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Edinburgh City Private Day Tour from Glasgow

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private Edinburgh day tour with a local guide
  • 02 See Calton Hill, Dean Village, Old Town, New Town, Arthur’s Seat, and Leith
  • 03 Enjoy panoramic views over Edinburgh and its landmarks
  • 04 Explore the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile
  • 05 Travel in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz vehicle
  • 06 Hotel pickup included from a central Edinburgh location
  • 07 Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests

Discover Edinburgh on a private full-day tour that combines iconic landmarks with lesser-known corners of the city. Travel in comfort with your own local guide as you explore historic districts, sweeping viewpoints, and atmospheric neighbourhoods at a relaxed pace.

From the panoramic views of Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat to the character of Dean Village, Leith, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed New Town, this experience offers a well-rounded introduction to Scotland’s capital. With private transport, hotel pickup, and a flexible itinerary, it’s an easy and personalised way to experience the city.

Upon entering Dean Village, you’ll be transported into another world, where cobbled streets and quaint houses sit on the banks of the Water of Leith.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Calton Hill

Also known as Monument Hill, this is a fantastic spot to look over Edinburgh. From here, you’ll be able to see Edinburgh Castle, Leith, the Old Town and the New Town. It’s a beautiful spot where your guide can tell you all about the history of Edinburgh - and point out all the landmarks as you go.

Dean Village

A true hidden gem, Dean Village is somewhere you might miss if traveling alone. With Hopscotch, we’ll make sure you see all the best sights and make memories to last a lifetime. Upon entering Dean Village, you’ll be transported into another world, where cobbled streets and quaint houses sit on the banks of the Water of Leith.

Edinburgh Old Town

The Old Town of Edinburgh is perhaps the most famous. Here you’ll get to see Edinburgh Castle, the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile and maybe St Giles’ Cathedral. The Castle is not part of the tour, but we can organise it if you’d like. We want to help you have the best, possible experience in Edinburgh!

Edinburgh New Town

Although the New Town is not so ‘new’, it was originally built in the 1700s to give the wealthy a place to stay out-with the crowded streets of the city. All through the area, you’ll see typical examples of Georgian Townhouses and architecture and it’s now classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Arthur's Seat

At the top of this volcanic Cragg, you’ll get spectacular birds-eye views over Edinburgh and the surrounding hills. Your guide will point out the New Scottish Parliament Building and Holyrood Palace - the official residence for King Charles.

Leith

Contrasting old with new, Edinburgh is full of surprises. In Leith, you’ll get to see both sides with Edinburgh’s ports and docks. It’s also in Leith where Mary Queen of Scots first arrived back in Scotland after her time in France. You can imagine it looks very different today.

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

  • Private Tour - Exclusively for you and your group
  • Expert local tour guide with years of knowledge and experience
  • Pick up from any central Edinburgh location
  • Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz V or E Class as your vehicle
  • Bottled Water
  • 5G WiFi

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Attraction Entry Fees (unless purchased during checkout)

Know before you go

  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY

One of our friendly team members will contact you at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour to re-confirm all details.

In the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions - we will be delighted to help.

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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