🏨 Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan Activity

Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

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From $309.70

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Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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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.

What's Included

Bottled water for each guest

Kilt-wearing professional local guide

Live commentary on board

Private transportation

Transport by private air-conditioned minivan

WiFi on board

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to attractions and monuments

Lunch

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

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
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Experienced Tours is 'Good To Go' and has passed the government Covid-19 assessment. We are now able to resume our private tours of Scotland. A private tour is the best way to travel whilst practicing social distancing without other passengers being in th
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Edinburgh Old Town

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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mile

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.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Town

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The official residence of the British Monarchy in Scotland. The impressive entrance courtyard and Palace dominate the scene including the Queens Gallery next door.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Scottish Parliament

The modernist Scottish Parliament is home to the devolved national government. Immediately adjacent the Palace, the architectural juxtaposition is stark!

• Admission Ticket Free

Arthur's Seat

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Duddingston Kirk

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calton Hill

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leith

Technically a separate town, the extensive docks around Leith and Shore are intertwined with cobbled lanes, tramways and bond buildings.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Yacht Britannia

Leith is home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, a floating museum to the monarchy. Depending on your preferences, we can take a tour onboard.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

South Queensferry

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grassmarket

Explore the sinister past as the hanging place for Edinburgh’s criminals. There are many famous stories about executions that your guide will recite.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

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.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dean Village

We venture to this sleepy hidden neighbourhood underneath Dean Bridge. Take in the surroundings and cross the bridge over the Water of Leith

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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