Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Edinburgh in Luxury MPV
Overview
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8 hours
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Step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and step into the comfort of your own luxury minivan driven by an experienced local guide.
Let us take away the stresses of travel with a privately guided day tour of Edinburgh, which can be entirely tailored to you and what you want to see.
The tour begins at the top of Calton Hill, where you can soak in the panoramic views of the city, before delving into the charming Dean Village.
Next, you'll get to see Edinburgh Castle up close and learn why it's one of the most interesting, and exciting historic sites in Western Europe.
Visit Arthur's Seat, and take in the vibrance of Leith district before finally, wandering through the historic and picturesque Old & New Towns. Your tour includes:
• A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences.
• An Expert Local Guide with decades of experience.
• A complimentary hotel pickup and drop off service.
• Travel in style and comfort aboard a premium minivan.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Calton Hill
Also known as Monument Hill, this is a fantastic spot to look over Edinburgh. From here, you’ll be able to see Edinburgh Castle, Leith, the Old Town and the New Town. You might recognise the Monument from pictures, postcards or Pinterest, and that’s exactly why you’ll love this part of the tour. It’s a beautiful spot where your guide can tell you all about the history of Edinburgh - and point out all the landmarks as you go.
Dean Village
A true hidden gem, Dean Village is somewhere you might miss if travelling alone. With Hopscotch, we’ll make sure you see all the best sights and make memories to last a lifetime. Upon entering Dean Village, you’ll be transported into another world, where cobbled streets and quaint houses sit on the banks of the Water of Leith. Historically, the village milled water and grains, and you can still spot many of the remains if you know where to look - and our guides do.
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Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Edinburgh in Luxury MPV
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced Kilt-wearing guide
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience with Hopscotch Travel and our guide Swain.
jilllB2383UD,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Andrew Swain, is a very knowledgeable and professional guide. He explained every place and the history in details. Highly recommend booking with Hopscotch Travel.
Accessible Edinburgh
99suzih,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, what a tour!! We had a private tour of Edinburgh by Hopscotch travel from the South Queensferry cruise port. Our guide Swain contacted us on the day of our tour to confirm pick up location and time. He was a great guide, very knowledgeable and fun. I use a wheelchair, and Swain was very helpful in finding accessible options for us to visit.
Accessible Edinburgh
Suzi H,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours we have taken. We were able to see the sights in Edinburgh at our own pace. I use a wheelchair part time. Our guide was very helpful in getting the chair in and out of the vehicle, and was able to give great directions for the path most easily accessible by wheelchair. I would highly recommend Swain from Hopscotch Tours.
Fantastic castle touring day from Edinburgh - a perfect day!
northwesttravels42,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a day tour from Edinburgh, focused on architecture and manor houses. Michael picked us up from our hotel in Edinburgh and we saw Rosslyn Chapel, Abbotsford House, and Thirlestane Castle. This was a fantastic touring day - one of our best ever. The van was roomy, Michael was a great driver, and the sites were wonderful. We’ve had lots of good tour guides over the years, but few are as easy-going and fun to talk with as Michael. Do not hesitate to book with Hopscotch!
Best time!
feebee225,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful time! Fraser was so amazing! We switched up our itinerary the day before we were scheduled, and he was very flexible. Our guide was fantastic and made traveling with a 4 year old a breeze. His warmth, knowledge, and flexibility made the experience fantasic! His warm engagement with our family made it exceptionally enjoyable. He visited Rosslyn Chapel and Glasgow.
The best tourguide for Edinburgh and Scotland
Aparna N,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fraser was warm, freindly and accomodating. We learned so much about Scotland and Edinburgh that we plan to visit next time again in the summer. We enjoyed our trip so much with him. Overall a wonderfull UK / Scotland experimce. Thankyou Fraser and Hopscotch.
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