Private Edinburgh Tour: Explore Old and New Town in 4 Hours with a Mercedes

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Discover the best of Edinburgh’s Old and New Town on a private 4-hour tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the city’s history, and get insider tips from your experienced guide.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Edinburgh Old Town - Travellers will be taken around the Old Town and the New Town of Edinburgh, including stops for photographs and time to walk around at the various main sites. The following are just some of the stops that will be made during the tour:
Edinburgh Castle
Grassmarket
“Diagon Alley”
Greyfriars Bobby
Elephant House
Royal Mile
St…

What's Included

Expert local guide
Personal driver/guide
Transport in a luxe Mercedes ‘V’ Class for six
Engaging live commentary during the journey
Access to all planned activities
Equivalent substitute vehicles during peak times

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary sights of the ancient and modern parts of Edinburgh on our exclusive 4-Hour Tour. Lead by our seasoned driver-guides, you’ll explore this remarkable city in the comfort of our spacious conveyance.
For those with a limited schedule, this private tour provides an excellent choice as it encompasses all the crucial…

Location

Edinburgh Old Town

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Mallory_p

Mar 24, 2025

Spectacular Tour of Edinburgh - Super unique and flexible tour that is tailored to your interests and a rare gem among the tour offerings in the city! Stephen was a kind, knowledgeable and flexible tour guide. He took us so many amazing places that only a local would know and it truly enriched our experience. This tour is a must for someone that wants to see all of the city. An added bonus was that Stephen knew all the good angles and viewing spaces that were not jammed with tourists so we could get great photos of our time here. Thanks so much Stephen!

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Maxlb3646th

Mar 20, 2025

Best private tour - This is one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Stephen Picked us up at our hotel and 9am we were off. Very knowledge. He knew the history of all the buildings we would ask about ( even ones that were not part of the tour). He walked us down to some really great spots for some pictures. He even added a few spots that were not part of the tour that we wanted to see. Super friendly and really knows his stuff. Would highly recommend!

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Kennethf364

Mar 15, 2025

Edinburgh in a day done right! - With one day to see the city, Stephen was perfect; incredibly kind, a safe driver, knowledgeable of the city and its history, considerate to our family’s needs, and 100% Scottish! Totally worth it!

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Andrew_t

Jan 21, 2025

Perfect tour for me - Relaxing and seen most of Edinburgh. Stephen is a great tour guide. And know Edinburgh well. We had great conversations.

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Dennya2025

Jan 5, 2025

Excellent Tour - As this was our first trip to Scotland we were not sure what to expect but wanted to learn about the Edinburgh and it's past. It was our son Christopher's 21st birthday. Andy showed up early and gave us a warm greeting. We hopped in the van and took off. From the start Andy was talkative and full of information and history. Andy has a vast knowledge of Scottish history as well as information on just about every historical building in Edinburgh. When we ask our son what the highlight of his trip was,he always gets back to this tour. Honestly, we were all a bit sad when it ended. Andy has his preplanned route but was more than willing to make changes. We had heard about the Colinton Tunnel and he took us there and walked us through giving historical info. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. Thanks Andy!!

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Maryann1221

Dec 23, 2024

A Perfect Overview of Beautiful Edinburgh - Truly enjoyable, very professional and so entertaining describes our 4-hour tour with Andy. You’ve hit the jackpot if he’s your guide. Not only does he know his history but presents it in a way that seems more personal and relatable. Tips on where to shop for true Scottish goods, attractions not to be missed and restaurants that you probably should consider. Because of his suggestions, the next day, we booked a tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia and spent the evening at an amazing seafood restaurant, The Ship on the Shore. What a great day! Thanks, Andy!

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Matt

Dec 1, 2024

Worth every penny! Book Andy. - Andy knows his native city and knows how to show it off. It was truly a fun and informative deep dive into Edinburgh’s old and new towns. Andy’s passion for his hometown comes through and he tailors the tour to your specific requests, or you can just let him guide you. And for us older folks, in a city with some very steep hills, a welcome break from a walking tour. Highly recommend.

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Darlene_s

Oct 3, 2024

The best guide in Edinburgh, Scotland - Andy was waiting at the pier as scheduled and had communicated with us prior to our debarkation. Very professional, kind and knowledgeable. He reviewed the history of the area in an interesting yet detailed manner. The vehicle was clean and comfortable . Ask for Andy if you want a great experience. When we return he will be our first contact to assure another great experience. Thank you Andy and Viator

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Bennie_w

Jul 24, 2024

A great way to get a condensed and overall look at Edinburgh. The private tour is the only way to go. - This was a great experience to learn about and see a lot of highlights of Edinburgh. Andy was very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with during the entire tour. The van was nice and clean. You just get in and go. No worrying about driving or parking. Andy takes care of that. 🙂. We were with 2 other couples so getting this private tour was a no brainer, plus the pricing is very reasonable for what you get. I wish we would have had time to do a full day tour instead of the half day tour. I recommend this experience and don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

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Christy_p

Jun 25, 2024

Superb tour! - We were on a cruise port stop traveling in a group of 6, with four young adults (19-23). Andy did an excellent job showing us several sites, giving lots of info and leaving us wanting to visit Edinburgh again very soon! The young adults were kept engaged without feeling lectured at. ;-) We stayed in Old City Edinburgh after Andy's tour to get some lunch on our own. We used an uber and made it back to the ship with plenty of time to spare. Do not hesitate to book this tour for a great day in Edinburgh!

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From $570

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From $570 (Per Vehicle)

up to 6 guests

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