Private Tour
Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour
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
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
Options
Later start
As with the morning tour but some of the "Royal" mile will be closed.
Pickup included
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour of Edinburgh with a Local Guide Wearing His Family Tartan
Nancy M,
Sep 30, 2025
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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