Sign in

Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

4.9 Excellent 88 reviews
|
8h
|
English
Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
88 reviews
5
85
4
0
3
0
2
2
1
1
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore Edinburgh's old town, Royal Mile and Georgian new town by minivan on a private tour for your party. A driver-guide, air-conditioned transport, WiFi and bottled water are included; attraction admission and lunch cost extra. 4.89 from 88 reviews at €297 per person for 8h.

From the guide

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a full day private tour.

Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around Edinburgh's many sights onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make Edinburgh famous and learn about the cities often gruesome past. We'll venture through the historic old town, Royal Mile, Georgian new town and explore local areas full of history outside the city centre. We'll visit the impressive Forth Bridges. We will tell you the stories and history that make each attraction come to life!

Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the city's narrow streets and see the 'off the tourist trail' sights whilst still being spacious.

You can customise the itinerary to your interests and your knowledgable guide will ensure you get the most from your day.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through March 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through March 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Private transportation
On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Kilt-wearing professional local guide
Bottled water for each guest
Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to attractions and monuments
Lunch

Itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town Stop 1
A comprehensive tour of the medieval old city and Edinburgh’s dark history, learn about the effect of the Black Death, great fire and city developments that lead the world.
1h
Royal Mile Stop 2
The Royal Mile that runs for a Scottish mile (around 1.1 statute miles / 1.8 kilometres) through the heart of the old town from the Castle to the Palace.
1h
New Town Stop 3
A large scale development built in Georgian times in part to relieve the hugely over-populated city and in part to provide an enlightened new city.
30 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse Stop 4
The official residence of the British Monarchy in Scotland. The impressive entrance courtyard and Palace dominate the scene including the Queens Gallery next door.
15 min
The Scottish Parliament Stop 5
The modernist Scottish Parliament is home to the devolved national government. Immediately adjacent the Palace, the architectural juxtaposition is stark!
Pass by
Arthur's Seat Stop 6
The extinct volcano that can be seen from all corners of the city. If open, we will drive round Queens Drive which offers fantastic views beyond Edinburgh.
15 min
Duddingston Kirk Stop 7
Once a separate village behind Arthur’s seat, Duddingston Village and the Sheep Heid Inn have an interesting history. Learn about the ‘Sheepie’s’ famous clientele.
20 min
Calton Hill Stop 8
From the top of Calton Hill see the world-famous view over Princes Street and Castle. Calton Hill boasts some quirky and interesting architecture including the unfinished National Monument of Scotland.
20 min
Leith Stop 9
Technically a separate town, the extensive docks around Leith and Shore are intertwined with cobbled lanes, tramways and bond buildings.
30 min
Royal Yacht Britannia Stop 10
Leith is home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, a floating museum to the monarchy. Depending on your preferences, we can take a tour onboard.
1h 30m
South Queensferry Stop 11
Venturing out of the city we arrive at South Queensferry, a quaint town on the banks of the River. Marvel at the Victorian Forth Rail Bridge and the recent Queensferry Crossing road bridge.
30 min
Grassmarket Stop 12
Explore the sinister past as the hanging place for Edinburgh’s criminals. There are many famous stories about executions that your guide will recite.
20 min
Edinburgh Castle Stop 13
The old city is dominated by Castle hill. Venturing inside the castle, we learn why it is so important in Edinburgh’s, Scotland’s and Britain’s history. Explore the Royal Chambers, Great Hall and St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh. A tour of the castle can be included in the tour as per your preferences.
1h 30m
Dean Village Stop 14
We venture to this sleepy hidden neighbourhood underneath Dean Bridge. Take in the surroundings and cross the bridge over the Water of Leith
20 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We are available to collect and return you to any Edinburgh hotel or accommodation.

154 pickup points listed by the operator, 150 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0+ daysNo refund

Compared with other Private Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #41 of 55€2978h4.89 (88)private
The Potter Trail Private Tour€951h 30m4.97 (2540)private
Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh€1302 per group10h5.0 (198)private
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!€131 per group2h4.99 (242)private

Ranked #41 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €61 to €1517, median €238; typical length 7h 30m. 55 of 55 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 55 Private Tours

From € 297 / person