Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own private VIP Class Mercedes. Compare Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, where people lived in cramped conditions, to the elegant Georgian New Town. Enjoy undivided attention and learn all about this fascinating city on this 4-hour panoramic tour.
Drive down the Royal Mile (with stops along the way for photographs, exploring, a little retail therapy if time permits & coffee!!), and experience ancient Edinburgh.
At the bottom of The Royal Mile sits The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the Monarch which was built in the 16th Century.
Your tour will take you past the Scottish Parliament and round Edinburgh's extinct volcano, "Arthur's Seat" and then into the "New Town" to see the difference between the old medieval and "New" Georgian cities.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Royal Mile
Edinburghs medieval city
Options
Later start
As with the morning tour but some of the "Royal" mile will be closed. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private tour
Driver/guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Optional entrances
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
They lie, mislead you, and I’d seek other tour operators.
David W,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We were running late due to a cruise boat issue. I contacted them to let them know that we would be late and asked if we should cancel or reschedule for a later time. They said no, that it would be fine, and that they would work to make our experience whole knowing the issue was out of our control. Then once we started the tour they told us they’d have to cut it short for another tour essentially giving us half the time and we saw very little. They lied and misled us and Viator won’t issue a partial refund because they wont approve it. They will mislead you just to get their fee. Communication was also terrible with zero response to multiple messages until the day before. I would never book with this group.
A great way to experience your first taste of Edinburgh...
Deja B,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stuart, our unforgettable, devil may care tour guide! What a great way to experience our first taste of Edinburgh. Stuart was a great guide, with a great car to accommodate our family. His knowledge of the major tourist areas and beautiful vistas, coupled with his willingness to go off the beaten path were exactly the experience we were hoping for. Stuart was a perfect private tour guide, making the experience great for the whole family, including my father who has some ambulatory concerns. I highly recommend this tour.
Alan with Ecosse was...
Kim E,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alan with Ecosse was fabulous. Freezing day and he kept it fun, engaging, great with my kids - was best way to end our 3 weeks in UK/Europe
A wealth of knowledge
Daniel B,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alan was a wealth of knowledge about Edinburgh; he know all the stories to go along with each location. He was on time, and very flexible adjusting the itinerary to accommodate my wife’s mobility issues. We will not hesitate to book again when we return in 2026.
Highly Recommend Ecosse Executive Company for any tours
Kathi L,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Viator chose Ecosse Executive for our Edinburgh tour and Alan was fantastic! Not only was he very knowledgeable about Edinburgh and Scottish history overall, he went above and beyond the call of duty when we told him of our not so good tour the day before with another company. He immediately called his associate Paul (who was off the next day) asking him if he could take us out and give us a great tour day which he did to make up for the bad one. They went above and beyond what they needed to do, never rushing, just wanting us to have a great two days which we did. I highly recommend this company if you can get them.
Great Tour of Edinburgh with a Local Guide Wearing His Family Tartan
Nancy M,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, great guide. Alan described lots of sites as we were driving through the area, lots of history, with lots of humor. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. What a lovely city. Absolutely recommend!!!
Wonderful tour
Mary G,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Allen was our guide. He happens to be the owner of the company . He has a degree in history. He’s quite the interesting historian. He gives a lively tour of the city of Edinburgh. Absolutely a beautiful introduction to the city. Highly recommend.
Our tour of Edinburgh
Annette D,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver, Gary, was wonderful. We saw a lot and he gave us a lot of information about Edinburgh. He picked us up and returned us directly to the ship.
Great experience
Paul B,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Keith for a half day tour of Edinburgh. He explained everything about the area, and even showed us some special locations. He was very knowledgeable, cordial and answered all our questions. We would book with him again if we come back.
Absolutely. Amazing. Must book!!
James S,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You must book Alan with Ecosse Executive. Alan absolutely ensured that our family saw and learned as much of Edinburgh that you can see in a day. Alan is an amazing story teller and passed on so much education about the history and culture of Scotland. Unbelievably amazing.
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