Edinburgh Private city tour

5.0 (5 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Welcome to the great city of Edinburgh where there is so much to discover.

We will pass through Arthur’s seat, a prominent landmark on the Edinburgh horizon. From there a quick visit to Holyrood Palace.

From this great Palace, we head to Calton Hill, a prominent hill with neoclassical monuments and amazing views.

Our tour guide will take you on a journey through Edinburgh’s impressive architecture which blends the medieval Old Town with the splendour of the Georgian New Town.

To give you an idea without spoiling too much all the information the tour guide will provide these are some of the landmarks we will visit:

. Greyfriars cemetery

. Dean Village.

. Princes Street,

. St. Giles Cathedral

. Edinburgh castle

. The Royal Mile

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Top Private Tours UK

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Local Guide
Included: Private Tour
Included: Edinburgh Castle Ticket included
Included: Port pick up and drop off

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Calton Hill

40 min

We head to Calton Hill, a prominent hill with neoclassical monuments where we will have amazing views of the city skyline and Edinburgh castle.
Greyfriars Kirk

30 min

Greyfriars cemetery: Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh
Dean Village

30 min

Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings.
Royal Mile

one hour

The Royal Mile, this area famous for its medieval architecture, long winding corridors and courtyards is the main shopping district in Edinburgh. If you like shopping this is your place.
St Giles' Cathedral

40 min

St. Giles Cathedral, dating back to 1120 it was constructed during the reign of King David I. Admire its architecture and colourful stained-glass windows.
Edinburgh Castle

1 h 30 min Admission included

Edinburgh castle, one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress. Listen to the mysterious legends your tour guide will tell you which are not to be missed.
Arthurs Seat

Passing by

We will pass through Arthur’s seat, a prominent landmark on the Edinburgh horizon
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Holyrood Palace
Old Town

Passing by

Our tour guide will take you on a journey through Edinburgh’s impressive architecture which blends the medieval Old Town with the splendour of the Georgian New Town
New Town

Passing by

New Town and Princess Street