Full Day Private Tour of Edinburgh Including Edinburgh Castle
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
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle
- Entrance tickets to Rosslyn Chapel
- Lunch I'll book you a table in The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh, but you'll pay for lunch yourself
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Dean Village
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stockbridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Calton Hill
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Old Town
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Rosslyn Chapel
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
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
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Activity code: C-407908P4
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