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Full Day Private Tour of Edinburgh Including Edinburgh Castle

1 Review 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Edinburgh, Scotland

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

On this full day exploration of my home city Edinburgh, I'll take you to some of the most famous sites in the city but also to lesser known gems.

We'll begin in my car, with a driving tour of the city, including Dean Village, Stockbridge and Calton Hill.

After this, I'll take you for a short walk in the Old Town, exploring some of the narrow alleyways off the world famous Royal Mile, as well as seeing inside St Giles' Cathedral.

I'll then take you in to Edinburgh Castle. We'll time this so you can see the one o' clock gun - a cannon fired from the castle walls every day (except Sundays). You'll have time to explore the castle yourselves.

For lunch, I'll book you in to The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh which also has the oldest bowling allley in the country!

Finally, in the afternoon there is a visit to Rosslyn Chapel. This small church is the most spectacular in Scotland, and famous for featuring in both the book and movie of The Da Vinci Code.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch I'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself
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Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Dean Village

A photo stop in this historic and picturesque part of Edinburgh
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stockbridge

A brief walk through this stylish area of the city
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calton Hill

Simply the most spectacular photo stop in Edinburgh, with the best view of this stunning city
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Old Town

I'll give you a brief walking tour of the Royal Mile and some of the historic closes and wynds of the Old Town, telling you some fascinating storied of the history of this city.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

You'll be given time to explore this medieval church
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

I'll give you an introduction to the castle and tell you all the areas you need to see, then give you free time to explore. We time our visit here to coincide with the spectacular and iconic one o' clock gun firing.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rosslyn Chapel

Entrance is included to this most spectacular church in Scotland, famous for appearing in the book and movie of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Important note: all additional time not listed is spent travelling, during which time your guide will entertain you with stories of Edinburgh

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Bottled water.Private transportation.WiFi on board.Air-conditioned vehicle.Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle.Entrance tickets to Rosslyn Chapel. The following is NOT included: Lunch. I'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-407908P4

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle
  • Entrance tickets to Rosslyn Chapel
  • LunchI'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Important note: all additional time not listed is spent travelling, during which time your guide will entertain you with stories of Edinburgh

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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