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Private Edinburgh City Tour

4.6(10 reviews)Edinburgh, ScotlandOperated by Ecosse Executive
  • Duration8 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own private vehicle. Compare Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town, where people lived in cramped conditions, to the elegant Georgian New Town. Enjoy undivided attention from your private guide and learn all about this fascinating city on this 8-hour tour.

What to expect

8 hours11 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Edinburgh Castle

    Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Optional visit time is available

  2. St Giles' Cathedral

    High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Scotlands High Kirk

  3. Greyfriars Bobby

    Edinburgh, EH1 2QE, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Edinburgh's best know dog!!

  4. Scott Monument

    E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    The National monument to Sir Walter Scott

  5. Edinburgh Old Town

    Edinburgh, EH1, United Kingdom

    2 hours

    Medieval Edinburgh

  6. New Town

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    1 hour

    James Craigs iconic "New" Town

  7. Royal Mile

    High St., Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Edinburgh's medieval City

  8. Calton Hill

    St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    See the Nelson memorial, Royal Observarory and the whole of Edinburgh spread out below you!!

  9. Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX, United Kingdom

    1 hour 30 minAdmission not included

    The official residence of the Monarchs, when they visit the city. Optional visit

  10. Grassmarket

    21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Medieval market area

  11. National Museum of Scotland

    Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    Scotlands National museum

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations150

The operator lists 150 pickup points. 36 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences36

  • The Royal Circus Hotel19-21 Royal Circus, Edinburgh, EH3 6TL, United Kingdom
  • Playfair House Hotel20 Leopold Place, London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB, United Kingdom
  • Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ, United Kingdom
  • The Place Hotel34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU, United Kingdom
  • The Scotsman Hotel20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR, United Kingdom
  • Braid Hills Hotel134 Braid Road, Edinburgh, EH10 6JD, United Kingdom
  • Doubletree By Hilton Edinburgh AirportEdinburgh International Airport, Edinburgh, EH28 8LL, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place) hotel82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DG, United Kingdom
  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom
  • Moxy Edinburgh Airport1 Fairview Road, Edinburgh, EH28 8AP, United Kingdom
  • House of Gods233 The Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ, United Kingdom
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket24 Eglinton Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5BY, United Kingdom
  • Britannia Edinburgh Hotel69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DG, United Kingdom
  • ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square6 Hunter Square, Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1QW, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh East hotel228 Willowbrae Rd, Edinburgh, EH8 7NG, United Kingdom
  • The New Town Hotel8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom
  • Fraser Suites Edinburgh12-26 St Giles' Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PT, United Kingdom
  • Grassmarket Hotel94-96 Grassmarket, Grassmarket Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR, United Kingdom
  • Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield187 Clermiston Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 6UG, United Kingdom
  • The Rutland1-3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE, United Kingdom
  • Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection329 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1PN, United Kingdom
  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By IHG300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA, United Kingdom
  • Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh By The Unlimited Collection53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2DG, United Kingdom
  • Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel38 Gardners Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 8DQ, United Kingdom
  • Halcyon Hotel8 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB, United Kingdom
  • The Raeburn112 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, EH4 1HG, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (musselburgh) HotelCarberry Road, Inveresk, EH21 8PT, United Kingdom
  • Eliza HouseEliza House 14-16 Grosvenor Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5EG, United Kingdom
  • The Northumberland Hotel31 - 33 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PE, United Kingdom
  • Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh1 _ 3 Baxter_s Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AF, United Kingdom
  • Regent House Hotel3-5 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3JX, United Kingdom
  • The Royal Scots Club29 _ 31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE, United Kingdom
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street37-43 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2NH, United Kingdom
  • The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3AA, United Kingdom
  • Hotel Ceilidh-Donia14-16 Marchhall Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 5HL, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (Airport) hotel1 Lochside Court, Edinburgh, EH12 9FX, United Kingdom
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

All Edinburgh accommodation

What's included

Included

  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Optional visits

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking

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 2 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/London
Product code
31322P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Cruise arrival time
  • Cruise ship name
  • Cruise departure time

Traveller reviews

4.6/ 510 reviews
  • 59
  • 11

Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (8).

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