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Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

By Experienced Tours
8.8 out of 10
Price is $941 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a full day private tour.

Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around Edinburgh's many sights onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make Edinburgh famous and learn about the cities often gruesome past. We'll venture through the historic old town, Royal Mile, Georgian new town and explore local areas full of history outside the city centre. We'll visit the impressive Forth Bridges. We will tell you the stories and history that make each attraction come to life!

Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the city's narrow streets and see the 'off the tourist trail' sights whilst still being spacious.

You can customise the itinerary to your interests and your knowledgable guide will ensure you get the most from your day.

Activity location

  • Edinburgh Old Town
    • EH1, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Edinburgh Old Town
    • EH1, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$940.61 x 1 Adult$940.61
Total
Price is $940.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedKilt-wearing professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water for each guest
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private air-conditioned minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to attractions and monuments
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Activity itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town
  • 1h
A comprehensive tour of the medieval old city and Edinburgh’s dark history, learn about the effect of the Black Death, great fire and city developments that lead the world.
Royal Mile
  • 1h
The Royal Mile that runs for a Scottish mile (around 1.1 statute miles / 1.8 kilometres) through the heart of the old town from the Castle to the Palace.
New Town
  • 30m
A large scale development built in Georgian times in part to relieve the hugely over-populated city and in part to provide an enlightened new city.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The official residence of the British Monarchy in Scotland. The impressive entrance courtyard and Palace dominate the scene including the Queens Gallery next door.
The Scottish Parliament (Pass by)
The modernist Scottish Parliament is home to the devolved national government. Immediately adjacent the Palace, the architectural juxtaposition is stark!
Arthur's Seat
  • 15m
The extinct volcano that can be seen from all corners of the city. If open, we will drive round Queens Drive which offers fantastic views beyond Edinburgh.
Duddingston Kirk
  • 20m
Once a separate village behind Arthur’s seat, Duddingston Village and the Sheep Heid Inn have an interesting history. Learn about the ‘Sheepie’s’ famous clientele.
Calton Hill
  • 20m
From the top of Calton Hill see the world-famous view over Princes Street and Castle. Calton Hill boasts some quirky and interesting architecture including the unfinished National Monument of Scotland.
Leith
  • 30m
Technically a separate town, the extensive docks around Leith and Shore are intertwined with cobbled lanes, tramways and bond buildings.
Royal Yacht Britannia
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Leith is home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, a floating museum to the monarchy. Depending on your preferences, we can take a tour onboard.
South Queensferry
  • 30m
Venturing out of the city we arrive at South Queensferry, a quaint town on the banks of the River. Marvel at the Victorian Forth Rail Bridge and the recent Queensferry Crossing road bridge.
Grassmarket
  • 20m
Explore the sinister past as the hanging place for Edinburgh’s criminals. There are many famous stories about executions that your guide will recite.
Edinburgh Castle
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The old city is dominated by Castle hill. Venturing inside the castle, we learn why it is so important in Edinburgh’s, Scotland’s and Britain’s history. Explore the Royal Chambers, Great Hall and St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh. A tour of the castle can be included in the tour as per your preferences.
Dean Village
  • 20m
We venture to this sleepy hidden neighbourhood underneath Dean Bridge. Take in the surroundings and cross the bridge over the Water of Leith

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEdinburgh Old Town
    • EH1, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEdinburgh Old Town
    • EH1, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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