The Best of Edinburgh Private Tour by Car

Half-Day Tour Iconic Sights

Perfect for visitors who would like to see the city by car

Price

1 - 6 guests

Total from

£690

+ £25 per person for castle extension

This private driving tour includes:

Pickup by your guide at your Edinburgh hotel or apartment
A visit to Dean Village – the charming village right on the edge of Edinburgh
A drive around Arthur’s seat- the extinct ancient volcano that dominates the skyline
A trip up Calton hill and learn about its significance to Scottish culture
Seeing the Scottish Parliament and parts of Holyrood house (from exterior)
Seeing the stunning Georgian New Town and the homes of inventors, writers, and politicians past and present.
Entrance ticket and private orientation tour inside the world-famous Edinburgh castle
Drop-off back at your hotel

Details

Tour Details

Time

10AM – 12PM (1PM with Castle Extension)

Meeting Point

Your professional local driver-tour guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment, or central Edinburgh location. Airport transfers can be arranged — just let us know upon booking.

Availability

Every day, year-round except 24th, 25th, 26th of December.

Not Included

Lunch (we can make reservations for you)

Languages Available

English

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

We’ll Come to You
Your private guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment, or central
Edinburgh location. Airport transfers can be arranged.

See a Village straight from a Fairytale
Visit the idyllic Dean Village just on the edge of Edinburgh.

Drive Around the impressive Arthur’s Seat
See the extinct ancient volcano that dominates the skyline and hear some fascinating stories about its mysteries.

Enjoy the Spectacular views from Calton Hill
Journey to the ‘kingdom of the fairies’ and hear about how the New Town was shaped.

New Town
See the stunning Georgian New Town and the homes of inventors, writers and politicians past and present.

Explore Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh’s Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited site in all of Scotland, and the most attacked placed in the UK. Learn about the real-life Red Wedding, see one of the largest cannons in Europe, and discover how Scotland stole the Stone of Destiny back from the English. Your guide can leave you here if you want to explore more or take you to a recommended restaurant or back to your hotel.

Advice and Support for the Rest of Your Trip
We like to stay in touch, so if there are any questions, big or small, for the rest of your trip, we welcome you to message us. We’re always happy to help.

FAQs

Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.

This tour is designed for groups of 1-6 people. For groups of over 6 guests, please email us at requests@totallytailored.com and we’ll help you craft your ideal trip.

Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).