Sign in

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

4.9 Excellent 64 reviews
|
4h
|
English
Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
64 reviews
5
63
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

Tailor an Edinburgh sightseeing route to your interests on a private tour for your party by minivan. Air-conditioned transport, live commentary and bottled water are included; bookings are non-refundable. 4.94 from 64 reviews at €238 per person for 4h.

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 half-day minivan tour. Taking a bespoke tour allows you to tailor your time Edinburgh to your exacting interests and requirements.

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 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.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Edinburgh Half Day 1pm

from €238 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Pickup included

Edinburgh Half Day 9am

from €238 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:00, 13:00, 17:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00, 13:00, 17:00. It runs year-round. 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

Professional local guide
Bottled water
Bottled water for each guest
Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
Live commentary on board

What's Not Included

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town Stop 1
Explore 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 30m
Royal Mile Stop 2
The Royal Mile that runs for a 'Scottish mile' (around 1.1 miles / 1.8 kilometres) through the heart of the old town from the Castle to the Palace. We will explore much of the mile, its Closes and history.
20 min
Edinburgh Castle Stop 3
The old city is dominated by Castle hill. Whilst we don’t venture inside on the discovery tour, you will get an appreciation for its importance in Edinburgh, Scottish and British history. Entry to the castle is not included.
Pass by
Grassmarket Stop 4
The Grassmarket has a sinister past as the hanging place for Edinburgh’s criminals. There are many famous stories about executions that your guide will recite.
20 min
Calton Hill Stop 5
From the top of Calton Hill see the world-famous view over Princes Street and Castle. Calton Hill boasts some quirky and interesting architecture.
20 min
Arthur's Seat Stop 6
The long-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.
20 min
Greyfriars Bobby Stop 7
We stop to learn the story of Edinburgh's most famous four-legged resident, Bobby.
5 min
Greyfriars Stop 8
We visit the famous Greyfriar's Kirkyard to understand its connection to Edinburgh History, Bobby and Mortsafes.
20 min
Palace of Holyroodhouse Stop 9
The official residence of the British Monarchy in Scotland. The impressive entrance courtyard and Palace dominate the scene including the Queens Gallery next door. Entry to the Palace is not included.
Pass by
The Scottish Parliament Stop 10
The modernist Scottish Parliament is home to the devolved national government. Immediately adjacent the Palace, the architectural juxtaposition is stark!
Pass by
Royal Yacht Britannia Stop 11
Leith is the home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, a floating museum to the monarchy that is now permanently moored in Leith. We do not visit Britannia on this tour.
10 min
Leith Stop 12
We visit the vibrant area of Leith, technically a separate town and the docklands of Edinburgh
20 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

We can collect you from any Edinburgh Hotel, port or train station.

159 pickup points listed by the operator, 155 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 · #31 of 55€2384h4.94 (64)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 #31 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 € 238 / person