Edinburgh Private city tour
Overview
Welcome to the great city of Edinburgh where there is so much to discover.
We will pass through Arthur’s seat, a prominent landmark on the Edinburgh horizon. From there a quick visit to Holyrood Palace.
From this great Palace, we head to Calton Hill, a prominent hill with neoclassical monuments and amazing views.
Our tour guide will take you on a journey through Edinburgh’s impressive architecture which blends the medieval Old Town with the splendour of the Georgian New Town.
To give you an idea without spoiling too much all the information the tour guide will provide these are some of the landmarks we will visit:
. Greyfriars cemetery
. Dean Village.
. Princes Street,
. St. Giles Cathedral
. Edinburgh castle
. The Royal Mile
PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED
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What's Included
- Private Tour
- Edinburgh Castle Ticket included
- Port pick up and drop off
- Professional Local Guide
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Newhaven Harbour tender pier South Queensferry tender pier Port of Leith Port of Rosyth
What To Expect
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Calton Hill
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars Kirk
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dean Village
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Arthurs Seat (pass by)
Old Town (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Private city tour?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Private Tour.
- Edinburgh Castle Ticket included.
- Port pick up and drop off.
- Professional Local Guide.
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
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 Private city tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Private city tour 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 Tour
- Edinburgh Castle Ticket included
- Port pick up and drop off
- Professional Local Guide
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
