Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Tour
Overview
The Edinburgh half day city tour is unique for several reasons:
**Historic and Architectural Significance** **Literary Connections**
**Scenic Views**
**Cultural Festivals**
**Dark History**
**Unique Attractions**
**Royal Connections**
Together, these elements make the Edinburgh city tour a distinctive and multifaceted experience, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Tour will be our traditional Black Cab-LEVC TXE VISTA COMFORT PLUS within full Air-Conditioned & Heating control vehicle. complementary water bottle. Vehicle are fully insured and have full public liability insurance. Our driver & guide are officially recognised by the City of Edinburgh Council. All tours are priced per vehicle which can hold up to 6 passengers. We assured fully safe & secure every tour with bespoke tour, also provide any pick up or drop off in Edinburgh based location, including Air-port transport.
What's Included
- Bottled Water & Soft Drinks
- Transport by MPV 7 seater or SUV 5 seater provided
- Hotel/Cruise Port/Airport Pick Up & Drop Off
- Live commentary on board
- Private Tour-Just you & your professional local tour guide. Photo opportunities & short walk
- Gratuities
- Optional entrances
Meeting and Pickup
Edinburgh any hotel, Cruise Port., Guest house, Air B & B, Train or Bus Station.Cruise Port Passengers Note: How do you know how to find the guide?Ans:The tour guide hold a board with your name.
What To Expect
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Royal Mile
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
New Town
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Town
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Greyfriars
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Scottish Parliament
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Surgeons' Hall Museums
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dean Village
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Holyroodhouse
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arthur's Seat
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calton Hill
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rosslyn Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customize the tour itinerary to suit your preferences, if you wish
- We are only accommodating the age range from 1 year to 85 years old
- The tour guide will wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.
- 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
- If the cruise ship unable to dock due to weather conditions, we will be able to give a partial refund.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Transport by Private London Black Cab on Request
- Seasonal Booking Advice: Avoid the 5:00 PM slot (Oct–Mar) for our 4-hour tour. The UK sun sets early, so you'd be in the dark. Please book earlier start time.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-248501P9
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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 & Soft Drinks.
- Transport by MPV 7 seater or SUV 5 seater provided.
- Hotel/Cruise Port/Airport Pick Up & Drop Off.
- Live commentary on board.
- Private Tour-Just you & your professional local tour guide. Photo opportunities & short walk.
- Gratuities.
- Optional entrances.
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.
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 City 4-Hour Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided 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
- Bottled Water & Soft Drinks
- Transport by MPV 7 seater or SUV 5 seater provided
- Hotel/Cruise Port/Airport Pick Up & Drop Off
- Live commentary on board
- Private Tour-Just you & your professional local tour guide. Photo opportunities & short walk
- Gratuities
- Optional entrances
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Customize the tour itinerary to suit your preferences, if you wish
- We are only accommodating the age range from 1 year to 85 years old
- The tour guide will wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.
- 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
- If the cruise ship unable to dock due to weather conditions, we will be able to give a partial refund.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Transport by Private London Black Cab on Request
- Seasonal Booking Advice: Avoid the 5:00 PM slot (Oct–Mar) for our 4-hour tour. The UK sun sets early, so you'd be in the dark. Please book earlier start time.
