Edinburgh Castles & Coastal Views: 6-Hour Private Day Tour
Overview
Make the most of your day with a 6-hour private ride through castles, villages, and scenic estuary views. Travel in comfort with an English-speaking driver in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Visit the Forth Bridges Viewpoint for sweeping views, then see the dramatic exterior of Blackness Castle on the water’s edge. Stop at Linlithgow Palace (viewpoint or exterior), steeped in royal history, and finish with a peaceful drive through Cramond Village & Promenade, with time for a coastal walk or café break. Fully customizable and private.
What's Included
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Fuel and Tolls
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations.Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
What To Expect
Edinburgh
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Forth Bridges Viewpoint
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Blackness Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Linlithgow Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Cramond Village
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Linlithgow Palace has an average entrance fee of £10 (≈ €11.50) for travelers who want to visit the interior .
- Entrance fees are not included in our pricing because all stops are optional. Our local drivers share their insights and, together with the traveler, decide the tour schedule and stop durations—even during the ride. This flexibility is a core part of our experience. Prepaying entrance fees would restrict this freedom by binding travelers to a fixed itinerary and timing, which goes against the customizable nature of our tours.
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-117866P211
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver.
- Fuel and Tolls.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- WiFi on board.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Other beverages and meals.
- Tips and gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Castles & Coastal Views: 6-Hour Private Day Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Castles & Coastal Views: 6-Hour Private Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Fuel and Tolls
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Linlithgow Palace has an average entrance fee of £10 (≈ €11.50) for travelers who want to visit the interior .
- Entrance fees are not included in our pricing because all stops are optional. Our local drivers share their insights and, together with the traveler, decide the tour schedule and stop durations—even during the ride. This flexibility is a core part of our experience. Prepaying entrance fees would restrict this freedom by binding travelers to a fixed itinerary and timing, which goes against the customizable nature of our tours.
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
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