Private Edinburgh driving tour

4.6 (7 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Edinburgh New Town and Calton Hill — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Circus Lane in Stockbridge — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Iconic Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

St Giles' Cathedral

20 min Admission not included

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

5 min

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

20 min

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

5 min

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

15 min Admission not included

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.
Palace of Holyroodhouse

30 min Admission not included

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

45 min Admission not included

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.
Rosslyn Chapel

30 min Admission not included

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.
Greyfriars Kirk

20 min

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

one hour Admission not included

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

15 min

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

20 min

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.
Cramond Village

20 min

Explore this lovely little village down by the coast if we have time.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Westfield
Ocean Mist Leith
West Coates Mansion
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
The Resident Edinburgh
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh
Destiny Student - Burnet Point
Old Waverly
Grove House Hotel
MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

and 157 more pickup points

We will pick up from any hotel, BnB, Airbnb in the Edinburgh area.

Using your ticket

Please show your driver/guide your ticket when you meet them.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.