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
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour!
Summer C,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00This 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
5.00We 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
5.00We had the time of our lives. Allan was so knowledgeable and friendly showing us all the highlights of Edinburgh. We highly recommend this tour.
Edinburgh Experience
Ben F,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Alan was excellent. He took us to all of the places we wanted to see and was very knowledgeable. He told us great stories, showed us great places to eat after our tour. Alan is a native from the Edinburgh area so he really knew how to get around in a busy city. He is a very interesting man. We really enjoyed our time with him and our tour.
Touring by private car.
Donna M,
Sep 30, 2024
- Viator
4.00This was a nice tour for us as my husband was recovering from surgery and a walking tour would have been too difficult. We got to see a great deal of the city and our driver described the pertinent structures and historical significance. I wish we had the opportunity to drive up to the castle, but I might have misunderstood the description.
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