Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
Overview
Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a full day private tour.
Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around Edinburgh's many sights onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make Edinburgh famous and learn about the cities often gruesome past. We'll venture through the historic old town, Royal Mile, Georgian new town and explore local areas full of history outside the city centre. We'll visit the impressive Forth Bridges. We will tell you the stories and history that make each attraction come to life!
Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the city's narrow streets and see the 'off the tourist trail' sights whilst still being spacious.
You can customise the itinerary to your interests and your knowledgable guide will ensure you get the most from your day.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water for each guest
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Live commentary on board
- Kilt-wearing professional local guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to attractions and monuments
Meeting and Pickup
We are available to collect and return you to any Edinburgh hotel or accommodation.
What To Expect
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Edinburgh Old Town
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
New Town
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Holyroodhouse
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Scottish Parliament (pass by)
Arthur's Seat
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Duddingston Kirk
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calton Hill
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Leith
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Yacht Britannia
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
South Queensferry
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grassmarket
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dean Village
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-100490P1
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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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- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Bottled water for each guest.
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan.
- Live commentary on board.
- Kilt-wearing professional local guide.
- Lunch.
- Entrance fees to attractions and monuments.
The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan 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
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water for each guest
- Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
- Live commentary on board
- Kilt-wearing professional local guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to attractions and monuments
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
