Edinburgh Private Guided Sightseeing Tour

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:

• Kilt-wearing professional local guide
• Bottled water for each guest
• Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
• Live commentary on board

Not included:

• Entrance fees to attractions and monuments

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh, EH1

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.

1 hour

Royal Mile

High St., , Edinburgh, EH1 2PB

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.

1 hour

New Town

Edinburgh

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

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX

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

Edinburgh, EH99 1SP

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

Pass by without stopping

Arthur's Seat

Edinburgh, EH15 3PY

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

Duddingston Kirk

Old Church Lane, Duddingston Village, Edinburgh, EH15 3PX

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

Calton Hill

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

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

Leith

, , Edinburgh, EH6

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

30 minutes

Royal Yacht Britannia

Ocean Drive, Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ

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 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

South Queensferry

Edinburgh

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

Grassmarket

21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS

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

Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

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 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dean Village

Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH

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