Private Edinburgh Tour: Explore Old and New Town in 4 Hours with a Mercedes

Discover the best of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town on a private 4-hour tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the city’s history, and get insider tips from your experienced guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Travellers will be taken around the Old Town and the New Town of Edinburgh, including stops for photographs and time to walk around at the various main sites. The following are just some of the stops that will be made during the tour:
    Edinburgh Castle
    Grassmarket
    “Diagon Alley”
    Greyfriars Bobby
    Elephant House
    Royal Mile
    St…
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
  • Personal driver/guide
  • Transport in a luxe Mercedes ‘V’ Class for six
  • Engaging live commentary during the journey
  • Access to all planned activities
  • Equivalent substitute vehicles during peak times
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary sights of the ancient and modern parts of Edinburgh on our exclusive 4-Hour Tour. Lead by our seasoned driver-guides, you’ll explore this remarkable city in the comfort of our spacious conveyance.
For those with a limited schedule, this private tour provides an excellent choice as it encompasses all the crucial…

Location
Edinburgh Old Town
Cancellation Policy

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

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Dennya2025
Jan 5, 2025
Excellent Tour - As this was our first trip to Scotland we were not sure what to expect but wanted to learn about the Edinburgh and it's past. It was our son Christopher's 21st birthday. Andy showed up early and gave us a warm greeting. We hopped in the van and took off. From the start Andy was talkative and full of information and history. Andy has a vast knowledge of Scottish history as well as information on just about every historical building in Edinburgh. When we ask our son what the highlight of his trip was,he always gets back to this tour. Honestly, we were all a bit sad when it ended. Andy has his preplanned route but was more than willing to make changes. We had heard about the Colinton Tunnel and he took us there and walked us through giving historical info. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. Thanks Andy!!
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Maryann1221
Dec 23, 2024
A Perfect Overview of Beautiful Edinburgh - Truly enjoyable, very professional and so entertaining describes our 4-hour tour with Andy. You’ve hit the jackpot if he’s your guide. Not only does he know his history but presents it in a way that seems more personal and relatable. Tips on where to shop for true Scottish goods, attractions not to be missed and restaurants that you probably should consider. Because of his suggestions, the next day, we booked a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia and spent the evening at an amazing seafood restaurant, The Ship on the Shore. What a great day! Thanks, Andy!
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Matt
Dec 1, 2024
Worth every penny! Book Andy. - Andy knows his native city and knows how to show it off. It was truly a fun and informative deep dive into Edinburgh’s old and new towns. Andy’s passion for his hometown comes through and he tailors the tour to your specific requests, or you can just let him guide you. And for us older folks, in a city with some very steep hills, a welcome break from a walking tour. Highly recommend.
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Darlene_s
Oct 3, 2024
The best guide in Edinburgh, Scotland - Andy was waiting at the pier as scheduled and had communicated with us prior to our debarkation. Very professional, kind and knowledgeable. He reviewed the history of the area in an interesting yet detailed manner. The vehicle was clean and comfortable . Ask for Andy if you want a great experience. When we return he will be our first contact to assure another great experience. Thank you Andy and Viator
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Bennie_w
Jul 24, 2024
A great way to get a condensed and overall look at Edinburgh. The private tour is the only way to go. - This was a great experience to learn about and see a lot of highlights of Edinburgh. Andy was very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with during the entire tour. The van was nice and clean. You just get in and go. No worrying about driving or parking. Andy takes care of that. 🙂. We were with 2 other couples so getting this private tour was a no brainer, plus the pricing is very reasonable for what you get. I wish we would have had time to do a full day tour instead of the half day tour. I recommend this experience and don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
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Christy_p
Jun 25, 2024
Superb tour! - We were on a cruise port stop traveling in a group of 6, with four young adults (19-23). Andy did an excellent job showing us several sites, giving lots of info and leaving us wanting to visit Edinburgh again very soon! The young adults were kept engaged without feeling lectured at. ;-) We stayed in Old City Edinburgh after Andy's tour to get some lunch on our own. We used an uber and made it back to the ship with plenty of time to spare. Do not hesitate to book this tour for a great day in Edinburgh!
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Lisa_h
Jun 23, 2024
City highlights - Andy was a wonderful tour guide! He took us around the City highlights that buses would not dare venture with small roads. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Edinburgh!
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Sisaltiger
Jun 14, 2024
Private tour of Edinburgh - Andy gave us an amazing tour of Edinburgh. We saw all the important spots and his knowledge of the history was amazing! I definitely would recommend! I learned so much during the tour! As we were coming in on a cruise, he picked us at the ship and brought us back.
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Claudette_j
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent Private Tour of Edinburgh with Andy - My husband & I visited on May 8, 2024 with Andy & we had an excellent experience! Andy was very knowledgeable & professional! From the moment Andy picked us up, he shared so much information & history that was very interesting & did so in a most enjoyable manner. Andy made the tour very interesting blending a mix of driving & walking per our preference, answering any questions we might have, allowing time to take photos & taking photos of us. We highly recommend the tour & Andy. Thank you, Andy!!
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Stuart
May 30, 2024
A must-do in Edinburgh! - Andy is a brilliant tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh, right down to having answers to left of centre questions about the city. The tour was very well structured, and gives a good sense of the history behind Edinburgh; contemporary Edinburgh; and was full of little tidbits we had no idea about. Andy himself is a delightful guy, well presented and professional. You would struggle to find a better, more comprehensive private tour than this. Wholeheartedly recommended.
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