Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover some of Scotland's most important historic sites in just one day on this private tour from Edinburgh. Avoid the crowds of big bus tours by traveling in the company of just your group and a guide who will take you to Forth Bridge, Stirling Castle, the William Wallace Monument, and Linlithgow Palace. The itinerary can be customized to your own interests and includes a knowledgable tour guide to bring the area's history to life.
- See multiple historic Scottish attractions in a single day trip from Edinburgh
- Private tour, exclusively for your party: A personalized experience
- Tour itinerary can be customized to your own preferences
- More free time for sightseeing compared to similar bus tours
What's Included
- Driver as a guide
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Parking Fees
- Booster seatBooster seat provided for kids
- Admission fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Admission Fee - Stirling Castle£18.50 per person
- Admission Fee - Linlithgow Palace£10.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Wallace Monument£11.65 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Forth Road Bridge
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Stirling Castle
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
National Wallace Monument
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Linlithgow Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wallace Monument is NOT part of Historic Scotland. If you're considering a trip to Edinburgh Castle or any other castles, obtaining the Explorer Pass from Historic Scotland could be worthwhile. The price for a Historic Scotland 7 Day Explorer Pass ranges from £35.00 to £44.00 for adults, depending on the season. This pass grants access to various sites including Blackness Castle, Doune Castle, Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Urquhart Castle, Linlithgow Palace, and more. For further details, please refer to the Historic Scotland Website
- 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 48 reviews
Brian_R, Apr 2026
Ed is an incredible tour guide. He made the history come alive at Stirling Castle and Linlithgow Palace. Highly recommended this tour!
Helena_M, Mar 2026
We enjoyed this historical trip very much. Our driver and tour guide Ed was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of historical facts. He was so nice and accommodating. It was a no rush trip, we had lots of time to appreciate the castles, scenery and history.Thank you Ed for a memorable time!
Debbie_R, Oct 2025
Ed is a very knowledgable and courteous guide. We enjoyed spending the day with him and seeing all the sights. Ed was great about customizing our tour so it fit our interests and activity level. We would look to book with him again if we go back to Edinburgh. We highly recommend a private tour with Ed Tours if you are in the Edinburgh area!
Lynda_B, Aug 2025
Had an awesome day touring Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle, and Linlithgow with Ed! He showed up early, knew tons about Scottish history, and made the trip super fun and relaxed. Ed’s stories brought each place to life, and he was just great company all around. Would definitely recommend booking a tour with him if you want a memorable, hassle-free experience!
Cheryl_C, Jul 2025
Our tour guide Ed Silinis was fabulous! He knew the castles inside and out, was engaging and even surprised us when my girls had a special request. I was so happy to see Scotland with his guidance. He also become fed things we needed prior to the trip such as the museum passes and gave helpful travel tips. Seemless and no stress.
Robert_N, Nov 2024
Ed’s knowledge and experience and expertise about the sites we visited! Friendly and caring and fun! Recommend to anyone!
Albert_O, Mar 2024
Ed knows his Scottish history. He tailored the tour to our desires by asking lots of questions about what we had seen on previous tours and what we wanted to see. His walking tour through Stirling Castle helped us integrate the castle’s history into the larger historical timeline. He was invaluable at Linlithgow castle. His descriptions brought the ruins to life. I would not have appreciated the former grandeur of this structure without his help.
Urmi_S, Sep 2023
Our tour guide Ed was awesome. His Mercedes vehicle was very comfortable. Before the trip, Ed customised the tour to fit our requirements of limited walking for which I was grateful. It was the perfect mix of a lovely travel via Ed's car, across the gorgeous Scottish lands and listening to history from Ed (His knowledge of the history of Scotland is amazing). Very much recommended.
L_V, Jul 2023
Touring with Ed was a highlight of our trip. He went out of his way from start to finish to make sure that we got the most out of our time with him. Ed’s knowledge of Scottish history is remarkable and he was very hands on getting us in and out of sites. We especially appreciated Ed’s patience with our kids, including a teenager who wanted to stop for food every two hours!
Ronald_C, May 2023
Ed was our guide for excursion. He was very flexible and truly enjoys his job. Linlithgow was closed but he replaced that with Blackness which he guided us himself.
Added Dean Village at the end since were ahead of schedule
Great tour
Manda_H, Apr 2023
Great tour guides! We rented 2 vans for our large group of 11. They we were able to cater to our needs. Highly recommend!
Mark_L, Nov 2022
Wonderful experience with a knowledgable guide made our day one to remember. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend. You won't be sorry.
Patricia_L, Aug 2022
Initially, I wondered how much Ed would be willing to tailor the itinerary for my party of 5. After a few messages, I was delighted by Ed's willingness to provide the perfect itinerary for us. Communication was timely and we were able to see Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn (only the 4th time Ed has included this site in his tour).
Ed arrived punctually at pickup and the day ran smoothly. Ed is a careful driver and his Mercedes van was immaculate. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ed for a personalized tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Many thanks for the review Patricia, it is very much appreciated. I am really glad you enjoyed the views and the tour
Mike_B, Aug 2022
Ed was fantastic in helping to plan a day that included a stop off the beaten path. . .we wanted to visit the remains of the Roman Antonine Wall near Falkirk, and Ed did his homework and found the best place to view this and then incorporated this stop into a wonderful trip to Stirling and Falkirk.
If you are looking for a very personalized tour, especially if you want to see the remains of the Antonine Wall, Ed is definitely the guide you should contact!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Many thanks for the review Mike. I am really glad you enjoyed the tour
Diego_V, Jul 2021
Great way of enjoying Stirling and surroundings, comfortable, bespoke and fun. Some places were closed but Edmont cared to take us to another couple of options.
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