Private Tour

Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private tour

Driver/guide

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Optional entrances

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Royal Mile

Edinburghs medieval city

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Later start

As with the morning tour but some of the "Royal" mile will be closed.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.83

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience
Paul B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We 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
- Viator
5.00
You 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.
Excellent tour!
Summer C,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a most excellent tour! Great for our family with members with limited mobility. Really interesting stops, great guide, super comfortable. Highly recommend!
Excellent Tour with Gary!
Robert R,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an incredible experience with Gary as our private tour guide! He was extremely accommodating to our group, going above and beyond to make sure we saw everything on our list—and even more. Gary was incredibly knowledgeable about the city, sharing interesting insights and local history throughout the day. He managed our time perfectly, fitting in all the sights we wanted to see without ever feeling rushed. His friendly and professional demeanor made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend booking a tour with Gary—you won’t be disappointed!
Time of Our Lives
Barbara R,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had the time of our lives. Allan was so knowledgeable and friendly showing us all the highlights of Edinburgh. We highly recommend this tour.

From £425.00