Full Day Private Tour of Edinburgh Including Edinburgh Castle

5.0 (1 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration8h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this full day exploration of my home city Edinburgh, I'll take you to some of the most famous sites in the city but also to lesser known gems.

We'll begin in my car, with a driving tour of the city, including Dean Village, Stockbridge and Calton Hill.

After this, I'll take you for a short walk in the Old Town, exploring some of the narrow alleyways off the world famous Royal Mile, as well as seeing inside St Giles' Cathedral.

I'll then take you in to Edinburgh Castle. We'll time this so you can see the one o' clock gun - a cannon fired from the castle walls every day (except Sundays). You'll have time to explore the castle yourselves.

For lunch, I'll book you in to The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh which also has the oldest bowling allley in the country!

Finally, in the afternoon there is a visit to Rosslyn Chapel. This small church is the most spectacular in Scotland, and famous for featuring in both the book and movie of The Da Vinci Code.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle
  • Entrance tickets to Rosslyn Chapel
  • I'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself

What to expect

  1. Dean Village
    20m
    A photo stop in this historic and picturesque part of Edinburgh
  2. Stockbridge
    20m
    A brief walk through this stylish area of the city
  3. Calton Hill
    20m
    Simply the most spectacular photo stop in Edinburgh, with the best view of this stunning city
  4. Edinburgh Old Town
    1h
    I'll give you a brief walking tour of the Royal Mile and some of the historic closes and wynds of the Old Town, telling you some fascinating storied of the history of this city.
  5. St Giles' Cathedral
    30m
    You'll be given time to explore this medieval church
  6. Edinburgh Castle
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    I'll give you an introduction to the castle and tell you all the areas you need to see, then give you free time to explore. We time our visit here to coincide with the spectacular and iconic one o' clock gun firing.
  7. Rosslyn Chapel
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Entrance is included to this most spectacular church in Scotland, famous for appearing in the book and movie of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please let me know your hotel or port details when you book

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important note: all additional time not listed is spent travelling, during which time your guide will entertain you with stories of Edinburgh

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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