Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Discover the Real Edinburgh – A Private Luxury Driving Tour
Explore Edinburgh through the eyes of the people who call it home. Travel in comfort in a luxury vehicle with your own knowledgeable local guide, discovering iconic landmarks, hidden corners and local favourites.
Our guides are Edinburgh residents who know the city beyond the guidebooks. Hear fascinating stories and uncover the history behind its famous sights, while discovering charming streets, scenic viewpoints and our favourite places for great food, coffee and a proper taste of Scotland – away from the usual tourist traps.
Whether you're drawn to the medieval Old Town, elegant New Town, dramatic history or lesser-known neighbourhoods, we'll tailor the day to your interests. Want to linger somewhere, take a scenic detour or stop somewhere special for lunch? That's the beauty of a private tour.
See the famous sights, discover hidden gems and experience Edinburgh like a local.
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
St Giles' Cathedral
20m · Admission ticket 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
5m
We stop so you can get this Iconic view down to the New Town.
Royal Mile
20m
We drove down the Royal Mile stopping to get some amazing views and explore a bit more.
White Horse Close
5m
See this stunning little close tucked away off the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Castle
15m · Admission ticket 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
30m · Admission ticket 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
45m · Admission ticket 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
30m · Admission ticket 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
20m
Stop to wander this amazing old graveyard and find out about it's rather fascinating past.
Leith
1h · Admission ticket 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
15m
Drive along stunning Circus Lane and explore this lovely local part of Edinburgh.
Dean Village
20m
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
20m
Explore this lovely little village down by the coast if we have time.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick up from any hotel, BnB, Airbnb in the Edinburgh area.
Additional information
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
