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Private Edinburgh City Tour

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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is a city tour once completed you will have the knowledge of knowing the best parts of the city to be in.
You will be taken around the city in a private chauffeured vehicle travelling in luxury seeing the best of the city from the comfort of our Mercedes minivan or sedan. We stop where you want to stop and see the city at your pace.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting and Pickup

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We collect your party from either your hotel or a meeting place in the city

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Edinburgh EH1 1QS
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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Royal Mile

We start your Edinburgh tour from the top of the royal mile at the castle and then head down from there to continue the rest of the tour of the city.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

We make a stop here at the cathedral for pictures and a little talk of the local area and history of the cathedral.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Holyrood Abbey

On this stop it’s a good time for pictures of the Holyrood palace.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Scottish Parliament

At this stop we look at the new Scottish parliament building with a possibility of taking pictures
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New Town

We arrive back to New town and see some of the historic places in the city.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leith

Short drive down to the dockside to see the historic port where Mary Queen of Scott’s arrived back to from France.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arthur's Seat

If possible we will drive up and through Arthur’s Seat in the centre of Edinburgh. At this time we can see over the city and point out local historic places.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Edinburgh City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-384460P1

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

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  • 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

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