Full Day Private Tour of Edinburgh Including Edinburgh Castle
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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle
- Entrance tickets to Rosslyn Chapel
- Lunch I'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Dean Village
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stockbridge
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calton Hill
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Old Town
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rosslyn Chapel
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Important note: all additional time not listed is spent travelling, during which time your guide will entertain you with stories of Edinburgh
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- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle.
- Entrance tickets to Rosslyn Chapel.
- Lunch. I'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself.
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 Full Day Private Tour of Edinburgh Including Edinburgh Castle is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Private Tour of Edinburgh Including Edinburgh Castle 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
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle
- Entrance tickets to Rosslyn Chapel
- LunchI'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Important note: all additional time not listed is spent travelling, during which time your guide will entertain you with stories of Edinburgh
