--- title: Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 604 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 181 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: City by vehicle? rank_in_category: 4 of 55 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-4-hour-tour-of-edinburgh-in-a-spacious-6-seater-mercedes/ --- # Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes **Guidekin's take:** See Edinburgh's Old and New Town on a private tour for your party, with stops to walk and take photos. 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 €604 per group/vehicle for 4h. **City by vehicle?:** Choose the Mercedes for Old and New Town with walking optional: 4h at €604 per group/vehicle; ages five up; 5 from 181 reviews. Trade-off: Minimum age is five. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview During 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 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 113 pickup points - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Infant seats are available on request if advised… ## Key facts - Price: from €604 per group/vehicle - Duration: 4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 181 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Edinburgh Cab Tours ## What's included - Local guide - Driver/guide - Private transport by luxury 6-passenger "V" Class Mercedes - Live commentary on board - All activities - During periods of high demand we may supply an alternative vehicle of equal size, capacity & comfort ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Old Town** (4h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 113 ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking and subject to additional charge - A maximum of 6 people per booking - A small amount of walking is involved but can be excluded - Minimum age is 5 years ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €604 | €302 | | 4 | €604 | €151 | | 6 | €604 | €101 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 55** | €604 per group | 4h | 5.0 (181) | private | | [The Potter Trail Private Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-potter-trail-private-tour/?format=md) | €95 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (2540) | private | | [Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/luxury-private-tour-of-the-highlands-loch-ness-from-edinburgh/?format=md) | €1302 per group | 10h | 5.0 (198) | private | | [Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!](/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-old-edinburgh-tour-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-royals-and-rogues/?format=md) | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (242) | private | Ranked #4 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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