Executive Edinburgh Full-Day Tour
- Duration8 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Traveling in our spacious executive cars ensures a comfortable and luxurious journey for you and your group. Our vehicles are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring up to 8 passenger seats. The driver will stop at all destinations for the group to explore and will provide local facts and history. All tours are customizable so if you wish to stay longer at some locations or skip some stops then that's absolutely fine.
Entry fees are not included, however these are not mandatory. You will still be able to explore the grounds, and take photos if you don't wish to enter all locations. Please let your guide know when they make contact prior to the tour.
What to expect
Our driver will pickup at the Edinburgh location of your choice and we will start our journey here.
First stop is Dean Village, where you can take a photo on Dean's Bridge designed by Thomas Telford. This town was created to be an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life whilst still being located in the city.
One of the private boarding schools, said to be the inspiration behind Hogwarts
One of the private boarding schools said to be the inspiration for Hogwarts.
Calton Hill is the best viewpoint in the whole of Edinburgh, where you can see both the Old and New town. Great way to end the tour.
Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park.
Rosslyn Chapel, which was built by the St Clair's. This is one of the most beautiful chapels in Scotland where you can marvel at the architecture. Famous for featuring in the Da Vinci Code movie.
The Sheep Heid Inn is famously known as the oldest surviving public house in Scotland having been established in 1360. The perfect stop for some lunch Or option to Visit The Original Rosslyn Inn Grill for some food
Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. Mary Queen Of Scot's once stayed here, and this is the location where her husband was poisoned to death.
We'll walk through the Grassmarket to Victoria Street. With its unusual shape and collection of quirky shops, its often said to be the inspiration of Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series. JK Rowling wrote most of the books while living here in Edinburgh and took inspiration from all around her.
Greyfriars Bobby is a very famous dog in Scotland. He was a Skye Terrier who became known in the 19th century for (as legend has it) spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, until his own death on 14 January 1872.
Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, that stands on Castle Rock. This is the most besieged castle in the UK. Inside the grounds you'll find St Margaret's Chapel, which the oldest building in Edinburgh from 836. Requires to be prebooked as this can be fully booked during peak season. Please reach out to NATC if you intend to tour the castle or you can select the option to visit and take photos but not enter the grounds
St Giles' Cathedral, or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland. The late Queen Elizabeth lay in state here. In the Cathedral you will find the Knights of the Thistle Chapel, the most high and noble order.
To complete the tour our driver will drop you back off at your Edinburgh drop of location. We will drive back to Edinburgh for your drop off which is a 1 hour drive back over the queensferry crossing
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Transfer to and from Edinburgh and all destinations by car is included in the total cost of the tour. You can select a pickup location of your choosing within the Edinburgh area. The driver will message you direct the day before your trip, to introduce himself and give you a description of the vehicle, so that you can easily locate him on the day. Our drivers will arrive 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time. If its a hotel pick up arranged, then the driver will come into the reception area of the hotel to meet you.
What's included
Included
- Soda/Pop
- Biscuits and Scottish treats
- Bottled water
Not included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Craigmillar Castle
- Edinburgh Castle
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 7 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Traveler (0–120)
Additional information
- Full tour duration includes transportation time to and from all destinations
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 374058P10
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
- Drop-off address
- How you are arriving
- Cruise arrival time
- Cruise ship name
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