Edinburgh Experience By Car
Overview
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and then the journey begins through the city of Edinburgh. Exploring Edinburgh by car gives you the best way to view some of Edinburgh's best bits in just one day. The tour will drive you through Edinburgh's Old Town, New Town and tell of how these two burghs formed into the Edinburgh we have today. Great architecture, history and culture will be covered during this tour. The tour ventures just outside Edinburgh to view the River forth and the Forth Bridges, the rail bridge holds the record of being the worlds longest cantilever bridge. There will be opportunities to stop and view attractions from outside the vehicle where available.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Guide
- Meals
- Admissions
Meeting and Pickup
Please be outside your accommodation for pick up at the start time. Parking is not always possible.
What To Expect
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Edinburgh Castle (pass by)
Greyfriars Bobby (pass by)
St Giles' Cathedral (pass by)
Edinburgh Old Town
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dean Village
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Forth Road Bridge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leith (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Experience By Car?
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Activity code: C-17341P48
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private Guide.
- Meals.
- Admissions.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Experience By Car is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Experience By Car will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Guide
- Meals
- Admissions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
