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Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour

4.9 · 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Edinburgh Operated by Ed Private Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Russian, English
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 158 pickup points
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

See the Forth Bridge, Stirling Castle, William Wallace Monument and Linlithgow Palace on a private tour for your party.

A driver-guide, private transport, bottled water and parking are included; admission fees are extra. Priced per group at €657 per group/vehicle; 4.91 from 53 reviews for 8h.

In our comparison: #36 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €657 per group.

Included and not included

  • Booster seat provided for kids
  • Private transportation
  • Driver as a guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
  • Admission fees
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Stirling Castle
  • Linlithgow Palace
  • Wallace Monument

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.

Reviews

4.9
53 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 53 of 53

Star breakdown of all 53 ratings

5 stars
48 · 91%
4 stars
5 · 9%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the historical insight and flexible guiding; the Wallace Monument's narrow stairs are the recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Historical explanations bring Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace to life
  • Flexible itineraries accommodate personal interests, walking ability and cruise schedule changes
  • Patient, friendly guiding allows time to explore without feeling rushed
  • Comfortable vehicles and punctual pickups help the day run smoothly
  • Views from the Wallace Monument and informative exhibits reward the climb

Complaints

  • Narrow spiral stairs at the Wallace Monument are strenuous and awkward when passing other visitors

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 October 2019 to 14 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The default pick-up location is in front of the West Register Office. Please look for a vehicle, the details of which you will receive the day before. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 158 pickup points (158 pickup points listed by the operator, 156 of them hotels)
Operator
Ed Private Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #36 of 90€657 per group8h4.91 (53)private
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish€7812h4.98 (406)shared
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William€5412h4.93 (6417)shared
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands€5412h 30m4.92 (6699)shared

Ranked #36 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €944, median €78; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh

From €657 per group