Overview
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The Edinburgh city tour is unique for several reasons:
**Historic and Architectural Significance** **Literary Connections**
**Scenic Views**
**Cultural Festivals**
**Dark History**
**Unique Attractions**
**Royal Connections**
Together, these elements make the Edinburgh city tour a distinctive and multifaceted experience, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Tour will be our traditional Black Cab-LEVC TXE VISTA COMFORT PLUS within full Air-Conditioned & Heating control vehicle. complementary water bottle. Vehicle are fully insured and have full public liability insurance. Our driver & guide are officially recognised by the City of Edinburgh Council. All tours are priced per vehicle which can hold up to 6 passengers. We assured fully safe & secure every tour with bespoke tour, also provide any pick up or drop off in Edinburgh based location, including Air-port transport.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customize the tour itinerary to suit your preferences, if you wish
The tour guide will be wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.
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
If the cruise ship unable to dock due to weather conditions, we will be able to give a partial refund.
Pushchair accessible
Most Travellers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What To Expect
Edinburgh Old Town
Explore medieval closes and towering tenements. Discover stories of plague, fire, and innovation shaping a city that influenced urban planning worldwide.
New Town
Admire elegant Georgian streets built to ease overcrowding. A vision of Enlightenment ideals, its symmetry and grandeur showcase ambitious 18th-century planning.
Options
8 hours Private Tour
Please Note:The entire itinerary will be covered, but Choose one of them-Three Bridges or Rosslyn Chapel. We don"t cover both Duration: 8 hours: Please Note: Our tour runs on a fixed schedule with photography and shopping. Extra time may mean missing some attractions. Pickup included
5 Hours Private Tour
Duration: 5 hours Pickup included
6 Hours Private Tour
Duration: 6 hours: Please Note: Our tour runs on a fixed schedule with photography and shopping. Extra time may mean missing some attractions. 5 hours Private Tour: Please select up to 10 attractions of your choice of interest. Except Rosslyn Chapel. Pickup included
7 Hours Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours: Please Note: Our tour runs on a fixed schedule with photography and shopping. Extra time may mean missing some attractions. 7 hours Private Tour: Please select up to 14 attractions of your choice of interest but choose one of them-3 Bridges or Rosslyn Chapel. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Iconic Scottish Sweet Treats
Local Tour Guide & Live Commentry on Board
Private Tour, Photo Opportunities & Short Walk
Transport by Private London Black Cab
Hotel/Cruise Port Pick Up & Drop Off
Vehicle Make: LEVC TXE or Mercedes Vito
Gratuities
Optional entrances
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Local Company for Private Tour!
Wynde C,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a family-run operation not a large company, so the service is direct and personal. William was our driver/guide. Great communication, adaptable to our tendering delay from the ship, adjusted the day to our needs and was a friendly person to be with for seven hours. He personally walked us around each stop and provided general information. He paid attention to vantage points (less known parking spots or ways to enter popular areas) for efficient flow of the day. Excellent food recommendation for lunch! Safe driver. We highly recommend this tour and company!
Excellent private tour in Edinburgh
irmagriselle,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour exceeded our expectations. Saf is very knowledgeable, he showed every single corner of Edinburgh. He is for sure the best!! Excellent t pictures too!!
Exceptional
Tracey H,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. We saw all of Edinburgh both old and new. Very knowledgeable on architecture and history. Learned Alexander Graham Bell was from here as was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Sean Connery. It was a great day.
Very good time and...
Daniel H,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good time and professionally executed. Saw many of the highlights of Edinburgh while getting an in depth history and clear guidance throughout the trip. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get through a lot of the city in an efficient and fun way.
Great time
Bruce B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome , good guide. Great sites....would definitely recommend this to friends and family! Went too fast!
Great tour of Edinburgh
Annika H,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mr, Saf was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Great experience all around the. It’s and country. I would do it again
Unforgettable your!!
Alex F,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private family tour in Scotland was honestly one of the highlights of our entire trip!!! Saf was the BEST tour guide we could’ve asked for so funny, energetic, and genuinely passionate about what he does!!! From the moment we started, he made us laugh nonstop while also sharing amazing stories and history that made every stop even more special!!! He knew all the best photo spots and took incredible pictures of our family that we’ll treasure forever!!! Saf made everything feel relaxed, personal, and perfectly paced, which made the experience unforgettable!!! You can tell he truly cares about his guests and wants them to have the best time possible!!! If you’re thinking about a private tour in Scotland, request Saf you will not regret it at all!!!
Fantastic tour!
ellafE2769KJ,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very awesome tour with Saf! It was super informative and a great experience with family. I highly recommend doing this tour to learn about Edinburgh.
A fantastic holiday
F4185EXerikaf,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a spectacular experience, Mr. Saf was extremely friendly and took us around all the places we expected to visit, explained every detail and was a pleasant family time, truly eternally grateful for your attentions and also an excellent photographer, I would definitely recommend it, thank you Mr. Saf.
Great experience
Excursion758400,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Mr. Saf, he is so knowledgeable of Edinburgh, we visited so important and interesting places. Highly recommend.
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