A vehicle for up to six and driver-guide commentary are included; walking can be omitted, but the minimum age is five and pricing is per group. 5 from 181 reviews at €607 per group/vehicle for 4h.
Best for: Choose the Mercedes for Old and New Town with walking optional: 4h at €607 per group/vehicle; ages five up; 5 from 181 reviews. Private Tours comparison
Trade-off: Minimum age is five.
In our comparison: #4 of 55 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €607 per group.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 181 of 181
Star breakdown of all 181 ratings
Reviewers praise flexible routes, local knowledge and comfortable transport; some wished the tour lasted longer.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 October 2023 to 30 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Travellers will be taken around the Old Town and the New Town of Edinburgh, including stops for photographs and time to walk around at the various main sites. The following are just some of the stops that will be made during the tour: Edinburgh Castle Grassmarket "Diagon Alley" Greyfriars Bobby Elephant House Royal Mile St Giles Cathedral Mercat Cross Palace of Holyrood House Arthur's Seat Calton Hill Walter Scott Monument New Town Dean Village
4hDuring your private 4-Hour Tour soak up the amazing sights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh. You will be shown around in a comfortable and spacious vehicle by one of our experienced driver-guides.
This private tour is perfect for the visitor who has limited time and who wants to see all of the major attractions. You will have time to get out, walk around and take photos and to learn about this beautiful medieval city from your guide.
Or perhaps, you are a visitor who simply wants a shorter tour to orientate yourself to the layout of the city with hints and tips from your guide on the best places to visit, eat and shop in your own time. Here are just some of the places that you will be able to stop at on your tour:
Edinburgh Castle
Grassmarket
Greyfriars Bobby
Royal Mile
St Giles Cathedral
Mercat Cross
Palace of Holyrood House
Arthur's Seat
Calton Hill
Walter Scott Monument
New Town
Dean Village
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 55 | €607 per group | 4h | 5.0 (181) | private |
| The Potter Trail Private Tour | €96 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private |
| Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (199) | private |
| Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues! | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (242) | private |
Ranked #4 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €61 to €1524, median €239; 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