Chauffeur Driven Private Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Edinburgh, Scotland

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Edinburgh without the hassle of driving or using public transit on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Your driver, who navigates for you, points out top landmarks and architectural gems, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse. With the flexibility to customize your itinerary, plus insider recommendations from your driver, this private tour is a popular choice for newcomers who wish to orient themselves in the city.

This private tour offers the most personal way to see the sights
Travel in style and comfort aboard your own private vehicle
Have the freedom to adjust the itinerary to fit your interests
Learn insider facts and stories from your guide's commentary

What's Included

Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tips
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If pickup is from South Queensferry meet passengers outside the Hawes Inn Pub.

Meeting point

Edinburgh, UK
Pickups and drop offs can be from any location clients wish.

End point

Edinburgh, UK
Drop offs can be at clients requests.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Not wheelchair accessible
Please Note: Price per vehicle - Max 7 people

Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 20 reviews

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Customized personal tour

Mike_S, Aug 2025

Frank provided an absolutely amazing tour, not only making sure to take us to all the best tourist locations, but also customizing our tour to all of our personal requests. Highly recommended! Thank you, Frank, for a fantastic tour!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks Mike much appreciate and all the best.

Super Day in Crowded Edinburg

Jeffrey_B, Aug 2025

We had a delightful day with Alan in Edinburg. One of our traveling companions needed to return to our ship during the tour, and Alan was able to come up with a solution that met our needs. Despite the crowds due to Fringe, Tattoo and an Oasis concert, we were able to visit all the places on our list. Thank you again for a wonderful experience.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for the review much appreciated and I will pass on to Alan.

More drive, less guide

Amy_S, Jun 2025

This was more of a chauffeur experience than a true tour guide - which some people may prefer. Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable when we asked questions, but we were the ones leading the visits (and we didn't know exactly where to go). He came through and we enjoyed the day.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi Amy, Thank you for the positive review we are very happy you had a good day out.

Love for Edinburgh through the eyes of Iain

DArcy_V, Sep 2024

Our driver Iain was terrific! We saw all the sights: castle, palace, cathedral, royal mile, hundreds of architectural beauties… Iain McKay shared his love and pride of Edinburgh so much that we want to come back.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Darcy, Thank you for taking the time to write us a great review it's much appreciated. I will pass on to Iain.

Edinburgh Highlights

Jason_C, Aug 2024

Fantastic tour that exceeded all expectations! Our tour guide Scott was extremely knowledgeable and offered suggestions to see local sites outside of the norm while also offering flexibility for what we wanted to see in the timeframe that suited our needs. Overall a very memorable experience for the family coupled with a fantastic local guide! This tour is a must have for Edinburgh!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Hi Jason, Thank you for the fantastic review it’s much appreciated and I’m delighted you had a great day with Scott.

Fantastic

Sandra_M, Jun 2024

Scott was a great guide and driver...got to see as much as we could in our time slot...we did this instead of going through the cruise line...great communication great value

Alan was our driver. We...

Claudette_H, May 2024

Alan was our driver. We enjoyed the wonderful day and his personal service. We went to places in Edinburgh that a big bus tour could not get to. We also enjoyed a local pub!

Professional, customized Edinburgh exploration!

Scott_R, May 2024

Tour was great and customized to us. Scott was fantastic and made our day very enjoyable. Very professional- arrived early and with a very clean, comfortable Mercedes van. We explored all around Edinburgh and had a blast- kids and adults. I messaged Scott the night before to touch base so that he knew our presences and group. He was prepared. I would definitely book and recommend again!

Great experience with knowledgeable guide and driver.

Laura_O, Oct 2023

Excellent communication up front with Frank - and then with our driver, Tom. Very professional, very knowledgeable, great driver and guide. Tom took us everyone on our "list" of things we wanted to see and then when we said we had another 90 minutes, what would he suggest, he took us to places we didn't think to ask. Can't recommend more highly. Next time we are in Edinburgh (and there will be a next time) we will absolutely book with this company again.

Enjoyable and Interesting Tour

joy1, Nov 2019

Having only one day in Edinburgh as part of a cruise stop, we wanted to see all of the key historical points of interest. It was amazing how much we were able to cover with our excellent tour guide and chauffeur who was local to the area. Highly recommend if you only have one day in the area. And, don't miss a tour of the Royal Yacht.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Dear Joy thanks for your nice review its much appreciated.

Excellent!!

Ruth_W, Sep 2019

Frank made Sure we had an excellent day in Edinburgh. He went out of his way to aid us in retrieving our suitcases from the airport “lost luggage”. Excellent! Thank you Frank!!

Response from Host, Sep 2019

Thank you Ruth & Ronald for the review all the best.

Excelente

PALOMA_V, Dec 2022

Un chófer muy competente. Simpático y con un buen conocimiento de la ciudad. Nos llevó a los lugares que nosotros quisimos y a otros que nos recomendó el. Excelente

Response from Host, Dec 2022

We are delighted that you enjoyed your day in Edinburgh and that you were happy with your chauffeur driver, David. Thank you for taking the time to give us a review.