Edinburgh Unveiled: Luxury Private Driving Tour of Edinburgh

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Edinburgh. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private luxury driving tour of Edinburgh
  • 02 Explore the Royal Mile, Old Town, and New Town
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views from Calton Hill
  • 04 Visit or stop at Holyrood Palace
  • 05 Discover charming areas such as Leith and Dean Village
  • 06 See Arthur’s Seat and scenic viewpoints across the city
  • 07 Travel in a private air-conditioned luxury vehicle
  • 08 Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests

Discover Edinburgh in comfort on a private driving tour that brings together the city’s royal landmarks, historic quarters, and scenic viewpoints. Travel through the medieval streets of the Old Town and the elegant Georgian New Town, with time to explore highlights such as the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Calton Hill, Leith, and Dean Village.

This flexible full-day experience is designed around your interests, whether you prefer panoramic city views, royal history, charming villages, or a relaxed stop for lunch along the way. With private transport, live commentary, and hotel pickup included, it’s a stylish and easy way to experience the many sides of Scotland’s capital.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Edinburgh
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Discover the medieval capital of Scotland via the winding cobble stone streets and pathways. Visit the Royal Mile, Grass Market and the Cow Gate on our way Holyrood Palace and gardens.Note: The Queens Gallery in Holyrood Palace is closed until 2024 for construction.

We can pass by for a quick photo stop or enter for a full tour. The audio guides here are amazing!!!!You can enjoy the 360 degree panoramic views of the whole city all the way to the coast and beyond from the top of Calton Hill.A large scale development built in Georgian times in part to relieve the hugely over-populated city and in part to provide an enlightened new city, the first of its kind in Scotland.You have the option to experience a bit of serenity in the city with a visit to the Botanical GardensThis millers town on the edge of the Water of Leith is like it's own forgotten village.Wander the old harbour town of Leith or stop for a quick refreshment in one of it's many traditional barsThis time capsule of a village is home to the lovely Duddingston Kirk along with Dr Neil's Ornamental Garden and of course, Scotlands oldest pub, The Sheep Heid Inn reported to have been here since 1360 where we can stop for lunch and play some ancient 10 pin bowling.This volcanic mountain can be seen from every part of Edinburgh and if possible we will venture, almost to the top, via Queens Drive for some fantastic views of the surrounding area.This lovely village on the banks of the Forth River has been trapped in time so wander the lovely cobbled streets and grab some awe inspiring views of the iconic Forth Rail and Road bridges and our shiny new Queensferry CrossingAs the official yacht of the royal family, it is a wonderful snapshot of royal life on this magnificent floating palace.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Edinburgh. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Door-to-door pickup service
  • Live commentary on board
  • Bottled water for passengers
  • Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes or Rover
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Cost of lunch — time for lunch is provided
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

We provide the cheeriness.
You bring yourself, comfortable sturdy shoes and perhaps a waterproof — this is Scotland, after all!

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller/pram accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • A booster seat is required for children under 135 cm; guests should advise us if one is needed

We can pick up from any centrally located Edinburgh hotel, guest house, Airbnb or other convenient location. This also includes Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Waverley Station, Haymarket Station and nearby cruise terminals.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Edinburgh.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Edinburgh.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Edinburgh..

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