About this tour
A four-hour private driving tour of Edinburgh's historic landmarks, departing from your hotel or port. You'll see the Scottish Parliament, Palace of Holyrood House, St Giles' Cathedral, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle, plus traverse the elegant New Town. The itinerary includes a loop around Arthur Seat and the Crags for panoramic views (weather and road access permitting). You have time to enter one major attraction at your own pace, with your driver collecting you afterwards. Travels in a pristine luxury vehicle seating up to seven.
Highlights
- Scottish Parliament and Palace of Holyrood House
- St Giles' Cathedral and Royal Mile walking distance
- Edinburgh Castle exterior and approach
- New Town Georgian architecture drive-through
- Arthur Seat and Crags vantage points
- Private vehicle with knowledgeable local guide
- One paid attraction entry at your choice
What to expect
Your guide will collect you from your accommodation or cruise port and drive you through the capital's essential sites. You'll cover the medieval Old Town's steep streets and Scotland's modern parliament district, then move into the symmetrical Georgian squares of New Town. A highlight is the circuit around Arthur Seat's slopes, offering sweeping city views towards the Firth of Forth. Rather than rushing through, you'll stop at one attraction of your choosing (entry fee separate) while your driver waits. Expect a comfortable, informative journey with a local who knows the history and current geography of Edinburgh.
Good to know
Your driver cannot provide guided commentary inside historic buildings—that's for you to explore independently. Bottled water, shortbread, and tablet sweets are provided. Wi-Fi is available in the vehicle. Infant seats can be arranged if needed. Lunch is not included; plan accordingly.
Frequently asked
- How long does Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Half Day Driving Tour take?
- Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Half Day Driving Tour runs for approximately 4 hours.
- How much does Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Half Day Driving Tour cost?
- Prices start from GBP $695 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Half Day Driving Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Half Day Driving Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.