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Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour
4.8
51 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a half-day private tour of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, in a luxurious VIP Mercedes. Explore the city’s historic Old Town, visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and marvel at the stunning views from Arthur’s Seat. Discover the contrast between the medieval and Georgian architecture on this engaging 4-hour panoramic tour.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Mile - Edinburghs medieval city
What's Included
- Private tour experience
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Optional entrances
Additional Information
Experience Edinburgh, Scotland’s esteemed capital since the 15th Century, beautifully built atop seven hills, all from the luxurious confines of your personal VIP Class Mercedes. Draw contrasts between the tight-living conditions of the medieval Old Town and the refined grandeur of the Georgian New Town. Relish exclusive attention and gain comprehensive knowledge about this captivating city during this 4-hour sweeping tour.
Embark on a journey down the Royal Mile, pausing for photograph opportunities, exploration and, if time allows, shopping & coffee!!), to fully absorb the historical vibe of Edinburgh.
Situated at the end of The Royal Mile is The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the monarch in Scotland, erected in the 16th Century.
Your expedition will guide you past the Scottish Parliament and around Edinburgh’s dormant volcano, ‘Arthur’s Seat’, before venturing into the ‘New Town’ to analyze the stark comparison between the old medieval and ‘New’ Georgian cities.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Royal Mile
Royal Mile,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(51 Ratings)
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Catherine_t
Sep 1, 2024
Fantastic Day in Edinburgh - Spending the day with our guide, Paul, was one of the highlights of our trip. He was hilarious and even kept our teenagers entertained (they even picked up a few Scottish sayings from him that they still use!). After a little bit of confusion in finding him at the port, we had an amazing day exploring Edinburgh. We definitely want to return to see more of this beautiful city. We wanted to see the castle as well, so he dropped us off close by at the end of the tour and gave us excellent directions as to how to get a taxi back to the port. He even gave us his cell phone number in case we couldn't get a taxi in time to get back to the port since our timeline was tight. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Daniel_m
Aug 24, 2024
Well worth it. A lovely experience. - I booked this tour several months in advance. The company messaged me the day prior to the tour to confirm the details and provide our tour guide's information. The tour guide, Darren Primrose, called the morning of the tour to introduce himself and re-confirm the details which was nice. Mr. Primrose picked us up on time and asked us if we had anything specific in mind we wanted to see or just hit the highlights. The only "must see" thing we saw was the Greyfriars Bobby. We also saw a perfectly preserved 19th century Scottish upper-class house, a 900-year old church, Arthur's Seat, the Pantheon, Holyrood Palace, and several other sites. It was absolutely wonderful. Mr. Primrose was a policeman for over 20 years before he retired and took up guiding tours for the last 7 years, so he was a wealth of information. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Edinburgh for a short time and want to have a great personal and intimate tour.
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Dana_h
Aug 21, 2024
Fun tour of Edinburgh - Gary picked us up as scheduled. He asked if we had any special interests and off we went for a tour of Edinburgh. He has great knowledge and insight into Scotland and Edinburgh.
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Laura_y
Aug 13, 2024
Excellent private tour - great history with service! - James - very proud of his Cameron and MacDonald heritage plus growing up in Edinburgh- he really knew his history! My brother and I enjoyed a private tour in his Tesla - he used the map to show geographical references - really enjoyed !! I want to book more trips with James!
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Sharon_d
Aug 2, 2024
Edinburgh highlights in half a day - We met our driver and guide, Paul, at the dockside at South Queensferry as we were on a cruise ship. The drive into Edinburgh takes approx 20 minutes. The vehicle was immaculate and plush, and Paul was an amazing local guide. His wicked sense of humour and knowledge made the tour one of the highlights of our trip. This tour is perfect for anyone wanting an overview of this fantastic city and we left Paul in the city so we could continue sightseeing and have lunch. Taxi back to the port was £35. We would recommend this company, guide and tour to anyone - you will not be disappointed and we feel we made a great friend in such a short space of time.
Sights seen - Carlton Hill, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament, Castle, Victoria Street (Inspiration to Harry Potter Diagon Alley) and Edinburgh Old Town. We want to return for a weekend and spend time going into the actual places above.
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Michael_s
Jul 21, 2024
Great one day tour - Great tour to see parts of the town outside walking distance from our hotel near the Royal Mile. Comfortable mini-van and personable guide.
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Anton_h
Jul 12, 2024
Awesome Guide! - Purchase, Keith, had the misfortune of having a nail pierce the sidewall pop f a tire. He arrived late with an alternative vehicle. Them gave us an extended tour of ALL the most notable sites, taking into account that my wife requires a wheelchair,
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Laura_w
Jul 9, 2024
My mother and I booked... - My mother and I booked this half day Tour of Edinburgh from our Cruise ship, and we had a wonderful time!
James was our guide. He was on time, very friendly and made it both a fun and educational morning. He really knows the city well, and is very knowledgeable of both the History of Edinburgh and Scotland, as well as current events.
My mom has a bad knee and had to limit her walking, and he was very conscious of that, and very helpful with navigating places for her when we were out of the car. We had a few spots we wanted to stop at to get some things that we forgot to bring with us on our trip, as well as get lunch and a coffee stop, and he fit those things in seamlessly throughout the tour! I highly recommend booking him as your guide!
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Kristin_b
Jul 6, 2024
Private tour of Edinburgh for our family. - Had a wonderful time exploring the City of Edinburgh with our excellent guide Alan!! Thank you for bringing Edinburgh up close and personal!!
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Pamela_m
Jul 4, 2024
Fun and informative - James was amazing. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us everything we wanted to see and more,
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