Executive Edinburgh Full-Day Tour

1. Edinburgh
   10m
   Our driver will pickup at the Edinburgh location of your choice and we will start our journey here.
2. Dean Village
   15m
   First stop is Dean Village, where you can take a photo on Dean's Bridge designed by Thomas Telford. This town was created to be an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life whilst still being located in the city.
3. Pass by
   One of the private boarding schools, said to be the inspiration behind Hogwarts
4. Pass by
   One of the private boarding schools said to be the inspiration for Hogwarts.
5. Calton Hill
   30m
   Calton Hill is the best viewpoint in the whole of Edinburgh, where you can see both the Old and New town. Great way to end the tour.
6. Arthur's Seat
   30m
   Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak of the group of hills in Edinburgh, Scotland, which form most of Holyrood Park.
7. Rosslyn Chapel
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Rosslyn Chapel, which was built by the St Clair's. This is one of the most beautiful chapels in Scotland where you can marvel at the architecture. Famous for featuring in the Da Vinci Code movie.
8. 1h 30m
   The Sheep Heid Inn is famously known as the oldest surviving public house in Scotland having been established in 1360.
   
   The perfect stop for some lunch
   
   Or option to Visit The Original Rosslyn Inn Grill for some food
9. Craigmillar Castle
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. Mary Queen Of Scot's once stayed here, and this is the location where her husband was poisoned to death.
10. Grassmarket
    30m
    We'll walk through the Grassmarket to Victoria Street. With its unusual shape and collection of quirky shops, its often said to be the inspiration of Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series. JK Rowling wrote most of the books while living here in Edinburgh and took inspiration from all around her.
11. Greyfriars Bobby
    10m
    Greyfriars Bobby is a very famous dog in Scotland. He was a Skye Terrier who became known in the 19th century for (as legend has it) spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, until his own death on 14 January 1872.
12. Edinburgh Castle
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland, that stands on Castle Rock. This is the most besieged castle in the UK. Inside the grounds you'll find St Margaret's Chapel, which the oldest building in Edinburgh from 836.
    
    Requires to be prebooked as this can be fully booked during peak season. Please reach out to NATC if you intend to tour the castle or you can select the option to visit and take photos but not enter the grounds
13. St Giles' Cathedral
    45m
    St Giles' Cathedral, or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland. The late Queen Elizabeth lay in state here. In the Cathedral you will find the Knights of the Thistle Chapel, the most high and noble order.
14. Edinburgh
    10m
    To complete the tour our driver will drop you back off at your Edinburgh drop of location.
    
    We will drive back to Edinburgh for your drop off which is a 1 hour drive back over the queensferry crossing

Pickup details

Transfer to and from Edinburgh and all destinations by car is included in the total cost of the tour.

You can select a pickup location of your choosing within the Edinburgh area.
The driver will message you direct the day before your trip, to introduce himself and give you a description of the vehicle, so that you can easily locate him on the day.
Our drivers will arrive 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time. If its a hotel pick up arranged, then the driver will come into the reception area of the hotel to meet you.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Full tour duration includes transportation time to and from all destinations