Category Edinburgh Private City & Chauffeur Tours

A private city day works best when the vehicle or guide solves Edinburgh’s hills rather than simply adding stops. Compare pickup, walking time, castle entry and how freely the route can change.

Edinburgh · EDINBURGH PRIVATE CITY & CHAUFFEUR TOURS

Top 15 Edinburgh Private City & Chauffeur Tours

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Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes - Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby, and the Diagon Alley-style streets

1.Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $609Our pick

Private 4-hour Edinburgh highlight tour in a 6-seat Mercedes with hotel pickup, live commentary, and flexible stops from Castle to Dean Village.

“Andy is the PERFECT Scottish host!. Very knowledgeable of the country’s history. He’s very punctual , neat, very respectful , funny, very professional ,and kind. My group and I will give him a rating of 10 stars , if applicable. You’ll never go wrong with having a tour of Edinburgh with Andy.”

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Edinburgh Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

Edinburgh Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local - The flow of a 2 to 6 hour Edinburgh walking plan

2.Edinburgh Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 69 reviews · from $62

A private local-led walking welcome to Edinburgh, starting at your lodging, with practical tips on food, transit, and what to see.

“We really enjoyed being guided by a Scottish student. Jack was very friendly, he tailored the tour to our needs and always answered our questions with a smile. Many thanks to him.”

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Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour - More than Old Town: viewpoints and big landmarks within a short ride

3.Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $586

Private Edinburgh half-day tour with hotel or port pickup in a VIP Mercedes, focused on the Royal Mile, history, and neighborhoods.

“Great tour to see parts of the town outside walking distance from our hotel near the Royal Mile. Comfortable mini-van and personable guide.”

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Private Edinburgh City 4-Hour Guided Tour in a black cab LEVC TX

Private Edinburgh City 4-Hour Guided Tour in a black cab LEVC TX - Greyfriars Kirkyard: A Quiet Detour at the Edge of the Old Town

4.Private Edinburgh City 4-Hour Guided Tour in a black cab LEVC TX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $592

Private 4-hour Edinburgh tour in a black cab LEVC TX. Hotel pickup, live commentary, smart photo stops, and a flexible route.

“Excellent, comprehensive tour of the major sites in Edinburgh. Mr Saf knows his stuff. Gave dates and history for numerous buildings, statues etc. At the start of our tour, gave him a list of places we wanted to visit. He included them all, tacking on an extra half hour to the tour so he could finish. Would book him again if we re-visited Edinburgh.”

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Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh

Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh - Stop 1: St Giles Cathedral, a fast Old Town introduction

5.Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92

Private 90-minute Edinburgh Old Town walk with a local guide, quick stops at St Giles and Edinburgh Castle, plus city tips.

“Fabulous tour, Laura was so friendly and knowledgeable, a great experience thank you😁 would highly recommend to others visiting the City”

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Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan - The Royal Mile and Closes: Where the Castle-to-Palace Connection Becomes Real

6.Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

A 4-hour premium minivan private tour of Edinburgh’s highlights, from Old Town and Calton Hill to Leith, with a tailored guide.

“Sandy is great guide wonderful knowledge. Nice warm friendly personality . I was with my mum and Dad who have some mobility issues and Sandy adapted the tour especially for them. Love all the bits of history he shared well worth it for us really recommend it. We want to come back again and would definitely do some more tours with Sandy as in great hands he really knows his stuff.”

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Introductory Tour to Edinburgh, Private & Personalized

Introductory Tour to Edinburgh, Private & Personalized - Meeting at the David Hume Statue, then getting your bearings

7.Introductory Tour to Edinburgh, Private & Personalized

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · from $82

A private Edinburgh walking intro tailored to your interests, starting on the Royal Mile with a matched local guide and insider recommendations.

“Colin was wonderful and the time spent together was full of information, from historical details to fun facts about Edinburgh. We got to know from him a lot about the old town and the new one and he gave us ideas about how to spend the next coming days of our holiday. The time passed very fast and Colin was so nice to extend his tour for us, just to make sure we are enjoying fully Edinburgh. Thank you so much for today, Colin and we are wishing you Merry Christmas!”

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Edinburgh Custom Private Tour with a Local, see the city unscripted

Edinburgh Custom Private Tour with a Local, see the city unscripted - What a good custom itinerary feels like: pace, questions, and detours

Private Edinburgh Full Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab LEVC TX

Private Edinburgh Full Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab LEVC TX - Pickup, drop-off, and the 5 to 8 hour reality

9.Private Edinburgh Full Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab LEVC TX

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $684

Private Black Cab LEVC TX tour of Edinburgh with pickup, live commentary, sweet treats, and photo help, covering Old Town, New Town, and key sights.

“Shaun was very friendly and listen to what we wanted. The tour could be customized as needed. Our favorite parts were visiting Arthur’s Seat and Colton Hill. These give you fantastic views of Edinburgh which must not be missed.”

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Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh - Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith: the royal start that doesn’t feel stuffy

10.Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $730

A 7-hour private luxury tour of Edinburgh with door-to-door pickup, a tailored plan, and classic sights like Britannia, Calton Hill, and the Castle.

“William is so friendly and helpful. His knowledge and history of Scotland made the day more fun. His positive attitude is refreshing.”

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Chauffeur Driven Private Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh


11.Chauffeur Driven Private Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $852

Private chauffeur-driven Edinburgh highlights in a full day loop, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood, with flexible stops for up to 7.

“Excellent communication up front with Frank - and then with our driver, Tom. Very professional, very knowledgeable, great driver and guide. Tom took us everyone on our "list" of things we wanted to see and then when we said we had another 90 minutes, what would he suggest, he took us to places we didn't think to ask. Can't recommend more highly. Next time we are in Edinburgh (and there will be a next time) we will absolutely book with this company again.”

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Edinburgh Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (3 hrs)

Edinburgh Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (3 hrs) - Modern art and Dean Village, why it is a great warm-up

12.Edinburgh Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (3 hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

A 3-hour private Edinburgh walk with a local guide, art, Old Town sights, whisky stops, and Arthur’s Seat, tailored to you.

“Fedor was terrific! Very thoughtful in planning our stops, and did great work keeping our kids engaged. He was knowledgeable as well as personable. Wear comfortable shoes--you'll get your steps in! Excellent tour!”

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Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Edinburgh

Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Edinburgh - Meeting up in Edinburgh and getting oriented quickly

13.Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $63

A private, customizable Edinburgh walking tour with an English local guide, flexible museum time, and help planning what to do next.

“Paola is an Italian guide living in Edinburgh and she was so happy to share her decades of knowledge with me. She was sweet and funny and had a really great positive energy, and she knew an abundance of Scottish history. Although I am not as familiar with Harry Potter she would be a great guide also for someone interested in that part of Edinburgh. I was so happy to have been paired with her. 5⭐️”

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Edinburgh: Private Guided Customized Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Private Guided Customized Walking Tour - Meet Your Guide, Then Tune the Route to Your Tastes

14.Private Guided Customized Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $63

Private customized walking tour of Edinburgh with a local guide. Choose 2 to 8 hours and see Old Town, New Town, and key viewpoints.

“Tour di Edimburgo molto bello Dave davvero bravo e preparato ha raccontato la storia della città e dei monumenti con grande passione ed entusiasmo Consigliatissimo”

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Edinburgh Half Day Tour (Private Chauffeur)

Edinburgh Half Day Tour (Private Chauffeur) - Pickup and routing: why the start matters more than you think

15.Edinburgh Half Day Tour (Private Chauffeur)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $824

Private 4-hour Edinburgh chauffeur tour with hotel pickup, Royal Mile sights, Castle terrace photos, Holyrood, Arthur’s Seat views, and Old Town stops.

“Our driver, Tom, was very personable, professional, knowledgeable and flexible. Great sense of humor. Great vehicle, large and very comfortable.”

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