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Private Edinburgh driving tour

4.67 reviewsEdinburgh Castle

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Private tour

Highlights

This tour is perfect for those who want to see the best Edinburgh has to offer by combining the comfort of private transportation and being able to stop and wander as much or as little as you like. You will see the main sights of Edinburgh plus visit local spots with a local guide who knows Edinburgh inside out. You will learn and the history and the culture of Scotland's Capital and see the best of Edinburgh has to offer and by the end of the day you will have seen more and learned more than most tourists do in days of walking.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Stop nearby St Giles to see this magnificent building and find out about the famous peoples from it's past.

    20 min

  2. We stop so you can get this Iconic view down to the New Town.

    5 min

  3. We drove down the Royal Mile stopping to get some amazing views and explore a bit more.

    20 min

  4. See this stunning little close tucked away off the Royal Mile.

    5 min

  5. We stop to give you some great views of the castle from different locations on this tour. If you want to visit inside the castle we can drop you off nearby and pick you up when you finish.

    15 min

  6. We can stop to see Holyrood Palace, but if you want to visit inside we can drop you off and wait for you.

    30 min

  7. If you want to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, we can take you there and wait as you explore on the self guided tour there.

    45 min

  8. For any Da Vinci code or Knights Templar fans, we can take you to Rosslyn Chapel outside of Edinburgh. If you want to visit this will be your first stop of the day other than on Sundays when it would have to e after service.

    30 min

  9. Stop to wander this amazing old graveyard and find out about it's rather fascinating past.

    20 min

  10. Stop for lunch where the locals eat in Leith, with eateries for every taste and some great local pubs there is something for everyone.

    1 h

  11. Drive along stunning Circus Lane and explore this lovely local part of Edinburgh.

    15 min

  12. Step back in time to the 1600's with this amazingly well preserved part of Edinburgh. You won't believe you are in the Capital City of Scotland.

    20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Iconic Tours
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle and child seats are supplied. There will also be room for a folding wheelchair if required.

How it compares in Edinburgh

  • Its from-price is 44% above the median of the 342 day trips we list in Edinburgh.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 155 of 342.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.

Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.

Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.

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