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Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour Experience

Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Skip crowded buses and confusing maps with this private 4-hour Edinburgh tour. Your personal guide reveals hidden stories from Old Town to royal palaces while you travel in comfort in a classic black cab. Enjoy exclusive access, personalized attention, and convenient door-to-door hotel pickup on this stylish exploration of Scotland's capital.
  • Explore the Royal Mile, Dean Village, Arthur's Seat, and more
  • Enjoy door-to-door hotel pickup for hassle-free travel
  • Private tour exclusively for your party with personalized attention
  • Travel in a classic black cab with live commentary

What's Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Door to door pick up service
  • Iconic Scottish Sweet Treats
  • Guest Phone Photography
  • Private transport by Black Cab-Make:-LEVC TX
  • Infants seats available on request
  • Admission fees
  • Tip & Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Any Edinburgh Train/Bus Station, Port, Hotel, Guest House, Apartment Hotel and Air B & B. Cruise Port Passengers Note: How do you know how to find the guide? Ans:The tour guide hold a board with your name. Please send us your pick up address with post code & we will pick you up. Thank you

Itinerary

1

Edinburgh Old Town

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Royal Mile

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

New Town

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Dean Village

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Surgeons' Hall Museums

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

6

Palace of Holyroodhouse

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Edinburgh Castle

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

8

Arthur's Seat

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

The Scottish Parliament

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

Edinburgh

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Greyfriars Bobby

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

Calton Hill

35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Customize the tour itinerary to suit your preferences, if you wish
  • We are only accommodating the age range from 1 year to 85 years old
  • The tour guide will be wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • If the cruise ship unable to dock due to weather conditions, we will be able to give a partial refund.
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Most Travellers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect tour to introduce you to Edinburgh

Marie_V, June 2026
Very informative, numerous places were visited and pacing was perfects Our guide/driver, Saf, is the perfect guide. His knowledge of history and culture is amazing.

Response from Host, June 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and well-paced, and that you enjoyed visiting so many fascinating places. We’re especially pleased to know that Saf made such a positive impression. His passion for sharing the region’s history and culture, combined with his extensive knowledge, truly helps create memorable experiences for our guests. We greatly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another adventure with us in the future!

fun option

Kenneth_G, Oct 2025
A full day of fun stops, plenty of history and information. Must see inspiration for Harry Potter. And Calton Hill was beautiful!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed a full day of fun stops, rich history, and found inspiration for Harry Potter. It's fantastic that you also appreciated the beauty of Calton Hill. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

A Fantastic Tour By A Fantastic Guide

Hilario_O, Aug 2025
The experience was enhanced tremendously by a highly competent guide. Exceed all my expectations and more

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience exceeded expectations and that our guide played such a key role in making it memorable. Delivering exceptional service is our top priority, and your kind words motivate us to keep raising the bar. We’d love to welcome you back for another outstanding adventure soon!

From USD 570.95

per group (up to 4)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 102 days in advance.

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