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Festive Private Edinburgh, Christmas Market & Botanic Garden Tour

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive tour of Edinburgh including its bustling Christmas market and Royal Botanic Gardens! The tour begins at the top of Calton Hill, where you can admire the panoramic views of the city, before moving onto the charming Dean Village. Next, you’ll get to see Edinburgh Castle up close and learn why it’s one of the most interesting historic sites in Western Europe.

Visit Arthur’s Seat before wandering through the historic Old Town. You will have time to wander around Edinburgh’s Christmas Markets with a multitude of food stands before sipping on something mulled.  Soak up the heart-warming atmosphere before our penultimate stop at the Christmas Light show at the Royal Botanic Gardens – take in the elegant and magical route before we return you to your hotel.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Your driver will be waiting for you outside your hotel - if there are any issues or delays you will be contacted using the details provided during checkout. One of our friendly team members at Hopscotch Travel will contact you at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour to reconfirm all the details too.

What To Expect

Calton Hill

Also known as Monument Hill, this is a fantastic spot to look over Edinburgh. From here, you’ll be able to see Edinburgh Castle, Leith, the Old Town and the New Town. You might recognise the Monument from pictures, postcards or Pinterest, and that’s exactly why you’ll love this part of the tour. It’s a beautiful spot where your guide can tell you all about the history of Edinburgh – and point out all the landmarks as you go.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dean Village

Also known as Monument Hill, this is a fantastic spot to look over Edinburgh. From here, you’ll be able to see Edinburgh Castle, Leith, the Old Town and the New Town. You might recognise the Monument from pictures, postcards or Pinterest, and that’s exactly why you’ll love this part of the tour. It’s a beautiful spot where your guide can tell you all about the history of Edinburgh - and point out all the landmarks as you go.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Town

Although the New Town is not so ‘new’, it was originally built in the 1700s to give the wealthy a place to stay out-with the crowded streets of the city. All through the area, you’ll see typical examples of Georgian Townhouses and architecture and it’s now classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Old Town

The Old Town of Edinburgh is perhaps the most famous. Here you’ll get to see Edinburgh Castle, the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile and maybe St Giles’ Cathedral. The Castle is not part of the tour, but we can organise it if you’d like. We want to help you have the best, possible experience in Edinburgh!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arthur's Seat (Pass By)

Your guide will point out Arthur's Seat, the volcanic Cragg offering a spectacular birds-eye views over Edinburgh and the surrounding hills. The New Scottish Parliament Building and Holyrood Palace - the official residence for King Charles, will also be pointed out by your guide.
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Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)

No tour of Edinburgh is complete without taking in the sight of Edinburgh Castle. This is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe. With a long rich history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress, it is alive with many exciting tales which your guide will share as you travel through the city. Please note you'll only see the outside of the castle on this tour.
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Edinburgh Christmas Market

Wander around food stands, sip on something mulled and soak up the heart-warming atmosphere as we transport you to Princes Street and Edinburgh's main festive market!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Discover flickering candles floating high into the night sky, batons of colour-changing light dancing in time, a sparkling flock of jolly robins and a sea of light that stretches out into the distance filled with all the colours of the rainbow, enjoy your time as you explore Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Gardens - a great way to end your festive tour of Edinburgh.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Festive Private Edinburgh, Christmas Market & Botanic Garden Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry to the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh
  • Gratuities

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

  • 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).

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