Edinburgh Private Sightseeing and Whisky Tour

See parts of Edinburgh away from the Royal Mile in a day with this private sightseeing tour.
Avoid the crowds on public transport and get around the city in your own private vehicle with a Scottish Local behind the wheel.

Visit Calton Hill and Holyrood park for the very best views of Edinburgh, explore the Royal Yacht Britannia and take in the Forth Bridges with views of the Forth Estuary and the Kingdom of Fife.

Spend some time at Rosslyn Chapel, made famous from the 2006 Da Vinci Code and its rich history.

And no tour would be complete without a stop at one of our Famous Whisky Distilleries, Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker. They distil the Edinburgh Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies.

No need to worry about rigid itineraries or having a Dram or Two, this tour is completely flexible and can be cusomised to suit.

What's included:

• Bottled Water
• Wi-Fi Access
• Services of a Scottish Local
• Cruise Ship Collection and Drop off
• Door to Door Service

Not included:

• Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)
• Royal Yacht Britannia - Entrance Tickets
• Rosslyn Chapel - Entrance Tickets
• Distillery Tour - Entrance Tickets

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Calton Hill

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

Calton Hill and the National Monument are situated in Central Edinburgh, east of Edinburgh's New Town.
Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Calton Hill has some of the city's best views and if you get up early, the best sunrises.

Calton Hill is also resident to some iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. Monuments include the National Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, Nelson's Monument, the Old Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martyrs' Monument and also the City Observatory.

The City Observatory is now home to Collective, a free, contemporary art space with a programme of world-class exhibitions, events, workshops and discussions from ground-breaking local and international artists.

30 minutes

Royal Yacht Britannia

Ocean Drive, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ

Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks.
The Royal Yacht Britannia played host to some of the world’s most famous people, from Nelson Mendela to Winston Churchill, but above all was home for the British Royal Family for over 40 years. Now berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, you can discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences.

You'll receive a truly warm welcome at Britannia's Visitor Centre in Ocean Terminal before you step aboard this famous ship where you will discover the history of Royal Yachts and view displays and historical photographs of Britannia's fascinating past before boarding The Royal Yacht Britannia.

What will you see?

Tour Britannia’s five decks
Feel like the captain of the ship in the Bridge
See Queen Elizabeth II's favourite room- the Sun Lounge
Discover below decks in the Crew’s Quarters
Take in the Royal Sailing Exhibition

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Forth Bridges Viewpoint

Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30 9PT, UK

The three Forth Bridges are an impressive sight as they across the Firth of Forth, as well as providing transport links between Edinburgh and Fife.
The Forth Bridge is one of Scotland’s major landmarks, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.This magnificent railway bridge was built between 1883 and 1890 by Sir John Fowler, Benjamin Baker and over 4,500 men.

Considered to be an impressive feat in engineering, it was designed on the cantilever principle, and its three towers are over 100 metres high. It stretches 2.5 kilometres between the villages of South Queensferry and North Queensferry, and was opened on 4th March 1890 by Edward, Prince of Wales.

A great location to get a pictures of a Scottish Landmark with you in it.

30 minutes

Rosslyn Chapel

Chapel Loan, Roslin EH25 9PU, UK

Made Famous from the 2006 Film "The Da Vinci Code" Rosslyn Chapel is now a must see when visiting Scotland.
Founded in 1446, as the Collegiate Church of St Matthew, Rosslyn Chapel today attracts visitors from far and wide, drawn by its unique and mysterious carvings and the beauty of its setting.
The chapel took some 40 years to build and its ornate stonework and mysterious symbolism have inspired - and intrigued – artists and visitors ever since. Today, there are countless theories, myths and legends associated with the Chapel, many of which are impossible to prove or disprove conclusively.

Rosslyn Chapel tour guides will be able to tell you more about these, and about the history of the Chapel, during your visit.

The Chapel, is open throughout the year (closing only on 24 and 25 December and 1 January).

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Glenkinchie Distillery

Pencaitland, EH34 5ET

Come explore Glenkinchie a Victorian distillery and orchard gardens set within the abundant farmland and sweet-scented wildflowers of East Lothian, a mere 15 miles from Edinburgh.
Glenkinchie is the Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker, proudly serving as one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker.

They distil the Edinburgh Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies.

Discover the generous spirit of their garden home where they create their rare Lowland style whisky, evoking fragrant flowers, dried cut grass, and nutty cereal.

You will receive a warm Scottish welcome and fantastic Whisky Distillery Experience at Glenkinchie, the Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Arthur's Seat

Queen's Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG

Take a Drive through Holyrood Park and around Arthurs Seat the extinct volcano overlooking Edinburgh with some spectacular views.
If feeling adventurous you can take a hike to take in unparalleled vistas of the city, this takes around 45min to complete so may require changes to the itinerary for the day if required.

30 minutes