Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own private VIP Class Mercedes. Compare Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, where people lived in cramped conditions, to the elegant Georgian New Town. Enjoy undivided attention and learn all about this fascinating city on this 4-hour panoramic tour. Drive down the Royal Mile (with stops along the way for photographs, exploring, a little retail therapy if time permits & coffee!!), and experience ancient Edinburgh. At the bottom of The Royal Mile sits The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the Monarch which was built in the 16th Century. Your tour will take you past the Scottish Parliament and round Edinburgh's extinct volcano, "Arthur's Seat" and then into the "New Town" to see the difference between the old medieval and "New" Georgian cities.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:00 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $573 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Your Edinburgh accommodation Pickup points include PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court, Turnhouse Airport.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 69 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ecosse Executive.
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It was a fantastic experience. Our tour guide provided great information and made it a memorable experience
Hi Bernard, thank you for taking the time to submit your review, and thank you for the 5* rating. I'm absolutely delighted that you had such a memorable experience
Excellent tour of the city. Paul is a great guide. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and the right guide helps you understand the city, in addition to seeing it. Paul is such a guide.
Many thanks for your 5* review. I'm delighted that you had such a wonderful experience and I will make sure that Paul receives a copy. Best regards, Alan
We were running late due to a cruise boat issue. I contacted them to let them know that we would be late and asked if we should cancel or reschedule for a later time. They said no, that it would be fine, and that they would work to make our experience whole knowing the issue was out of our control. Then once we started the tour they told us they’d have to cut it short for another tour essentially giving us half the time and we saw very little. They lied and misled us and Viator won’t issue a partial refund because they wont approve it. They will mislead you just to get their fee. Communication was also terrible with zero response to multiple messages until the day before. I would never book with this group.
In response to your awful review, I am compelled to remind you of the following: 1, When you contacted me to advise that you were running slightly late, you stated that you "had probably left it a bit late, as the line for the tenders was huge" I did say that you shouldn't worry as your Driver would wait for you. Which he did. 2: Your tour was completed as advertised, and the driver dropped you at approximately 45 minutes over the allotted time for your tour, so he ran over to make sure that you had almost your full four hours (actually 20 minutes short). 3: During the tour you advised that "We have tickets booked for the Castle for 1230hrs, that you had only booked that morning", but your tour wasn't meant to end until 1300hrs. Paul, your Driver/Guide, contacted the Castle on his own initiative and arranged for you to enter the Castle later than your reserved time (by 45 minutes), I further understand that he arranged for you to skip the line as well? Under all of the above points, I feel that although deprived of around 20 minutes on your tour, and that YOU had arranged entry tickets to Edinburgh Castle for a time before the tour would actually have ended, your 1* rating, your unfair and defamatory remarks, and your request for a refund (which I rejected), are totally unfounded.
Stuart, our unforgettable, devil may care tour guide! What a great way to experience our first taste of Edinburgh. Stuart was a great guide, with a great car to accommodate our family. His knowledge of the major tourist areas and beautiful vistas, coupled with his willingness to go off the beaten path were exactly the experience we were hoping for. Stuart was a perfect private tour guide, making the experience great for the whole family, including my father who has some ambulatory concerns. I highly recommend this tour.
Many thanks for your wonderful review, I'm delighted that Stuart looked after you all so well, and you had such a good experience. I shall make sure that Stuart receives a copy. Very best wishes, Alan
Alan with Ecosse was fabulous. Freezing day and he kept it fun, engaging, great with my kids - was best way to end our 3 weeks in UK/Europe
Many thanks for your 5* review, it's very much appreciated. I'm delighted that you had such a great experience. Regards, Alan
Alan was a wealth of knowledge about Edinburgh; he know all the stories to go along with each location. He was on time, and very flexible adjusting the itinerary to accommodate my wife’s mobility issues. We will not hesitate to book again when we return in 2026.
Hi Dan. Many thanks for taking time to send in a review, and thanks you for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure to spend some time with you both and I look forward to seeing you again next year. Very best & warmest regards, Alan
Viator chose Ecosse Executive for our Edinburgh tour and Alan was fantastic! Not only was he very knowledgeable about Edinburgh and Scottish history overall, he went above and beyond the call of duty when we told him of our not so good tour the day before with another company. He immediately called his associate Paul (who was off the next day) asking him if he could take us out and give us a great tour day which he did to make up for the bad one. They went above and beyond what they needed to do, never rushing, just wanting us to have a great two days which we did. I highly recommend this company if you can get them.
Hi you two!!! Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot. It was a pleasure to spend the morning with you both, and delighted that you had such a great experience over the two days. My very best & warmest regards, Alan
Great tour, great guide. Alan described lots of sites as we were driving through the area, lots of history, with lots of humor. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. What a lovely city. Absolutely recommend!!!
Hi Nancy! Thank you for your 5* review, it's greatly appreciated. Regards, Alan
Allen was our guide. He happens to be the owner of the company . He has a degree in history. He’s quite the interesting historian. He gives a lively tour of the city of Edinburgh. Absolutely a beautiful introduction to the city. Highly recommend.
Hi Mary, I'm delighted that you had such a good time. It was a pleasure to spend some time with you. Very best, Alan
The driver, Gary, was wonderful. We saw a lot and he gave us a lot of information about Edinburgh. He picked us up and returned us directly to the ship.
Thank you for your review, it is very much appreciated. I'm delighted that Gary looked after you so well and will ensure that he receives a copy of this. Regards, Alan
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour | 4 hours | 4.8 (69) | $573 | |
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