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Private Edinburgh driving tour

Edinburgh, Scotlandby Iconic Tours

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

This tour is perfect for those who want to see the best Edinburgh has to offer by combining the comfort of private transportation and being able to stop and wander as much or as little as you like. You will see the main sights of Edinburgh plus visit local spots with a local guide who knows Edinburgh inside out. You will learn and the history and the culture of Scotland's Capital and see the best of Edinburgh has to offer and by the end of the day you will have seen more and learned more than most tourists do in days of walking.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. 1

    St Giles' Cathedral

    20 min

    Stop nearby St Giles to see this magnificent building and find out about the famous peoples from it's past.

  2. 2

    Advocate's Close

    5 min

    We stop so you can get this Iconic view down to the New Town.

  3. 3

    Royal Mile

    20 min

    We drove down the Royal Mile stopping to get some amazing views and explore a bit more.

  4. 4

    White Horse Close

    5 min

    See this stunning little close tucked away off the Royal Mile.

  5. 5

    Edinburgh Castle

    15 min

    We stop to give you some great views of the castle from different locations on this tour. If you want to visit inside the castle we can drop you off nearby and pick you up when you finish.

  6. 6

    Palace of Holyroodhouse

    30 min

    We can stop to see Holyrood Palace, but if you want to visit inside we can drop you off and wait for you.

  7. 7

    Royal Yacht Britannia

    45 min

    If you want to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, we can take you there and wait as you explore on the self guided tour there.

  8. 8

    Rosslyn Chapel

    30 min

    For any Da Vinci code or Knights Templar fans, we can take you to Rosslyn Chapel outside of Edinburgh. If you want to visit this will be your first stop of the day other than on Sundays when it would have to e after service.

  9. 9

    Greyfriars Kirk

    20 min

    Stop to wander this amazing old graveyard and find out about it's rather fascinating past.

  10. 10

    Leith

    1 hour

    Stop for lunch where the locals eat in Leith, with eateries for every taste and some great local pubs there is something for everyone.

  11. 11

    Stockbridge

    15 min

    Drive along stunning Circus Lane and explore this lovely local part of Edinburgh.

  12. 12

    Dean Village

    20 min

    Step back in time to the 1600's with this amazingly well preserved part of Edinburgh. You won't believe you are in the Capital City of Scotland.

  13. 13

    Cramond Village

    20 min

    Explore this lovely little village down by the coast if we have time.

Meeting and pickup

We will pick up from any hotel, BnB, Airbnb in the Edinburgh area.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle and child seats are supplied. There will also be room for a folding wheelchair if required.

Cancellation policy

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

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