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Top Edinburgh Half-day Tours

Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike

clock 4 hours
  • This tour takes us to every part of Edinburgh which is accessible by bicycle.
  • The tour passes through Arthur's Seat, Portobello, Port of Leith and the Georgian New Town. Read more
  • There is transport to the start of the tour.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Ride your bicycle up and down the landscapes of Edinburgh.
  • Ride down the lower section of the Royal Mile and explore the majestic views of Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park.
  • Find out interesting facts about the different destinations that you cycle to.

    • What It Includes:

  • The live tour guide is available in English and Spanish.
  • Access to bike in pristine condition.
  • Helmet.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • It's a nice trip to introduce you to the different corners of the city and an impressive guide.
  • All of the places visited during the tour are fascinating and it was nice learning about them.

    • Is It Right:

  • It introduces adventure lovers to different landscapes and hotspots in Edinburgh.
  • Fitness enthusiasts may seem more eager to try this out.
  • Read lessRead more
from$49.14 from$84.25

Edinburgh Tour

clock 4 hours
  • Edinburgh City to Glasgow

    Included
    • Meet and Greet service
    • Bottle Water
    • Luxury cars Mercedes V250
    • Free parking and taxes
    • Private transfer
    • 1 Luggage per person

    Private Chauffeur in our Luxury Minivan from Edinburgh to your Hotel in Glasgow City Centre 

    Executive and...Read more
from$66.37 from$72.03

Half Day Bike Tour Edinburgh

clock 3 hours
  • Wild About Edinburgh takes you off the beaten track to discover the real Edinburgh! This easy 3 hour bike tour explores a good variety of Edinburgh's neighbourhoods, letting you escape the crowds and discover beautiful areas of the city you might otherwise not see.

    Recently voted best bike tour in Scotland at the Travel & Hospitality...Read more
from$45.77 from$46.01

Edinburgh Half Day Tour (Private Chauffeur)

clock 4 hours
  • Truly unique tour of Edinburgh city with your guide offering the best view of the capital from the comfort of a Mercedes V...Read more
from$582.03

Edinburgh private walking tour

clock 3 hours
  • Hear about everything from the Kings and Queens to the rogues and rascals (and Edinburgh had its fair share of the latter). Hear about the philosophers, poets, authors and inventors who made Edinburgh their home. Enjoy stunning views as your guide talks about the exquisitely varied architecture of the...Read more
from$492.59

Private Tour in Spanish of Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel

clock 4 to 5 hours
  • We will know the history of Edinburgh, we will visit the most mysterious chapel in Scotland and we will enter its valley to immerse ourselves in a walk full of...Read more
from$26.07

3-Hour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in the whole of Britain and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries. In this 3-hour private tour you will explore this great castle and discover its interesting and sometimes bloody history. There is a maximum group size of 6.

    We are proud that on August 16th 2022 our tour was...Read more
from$280.28

The Orange Pub Crawl - Edinburgh

clock 5 hours
  • Join our international Pub Crawl to explore a selection of some of the best pubs & clubs in Edinburgh! Come along and enjoy a night you won´t regret, including free shots, drinks discounts, queue jump, VIP club entrance and plenty of fun.

    We’ll guide you through a selection of some of the best pubs in Edinburgh, chosen with care, based...Read more
from$13.51 from$16.11

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

clock 4 hours
  • Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a half-day minivan tour. Taking a bespoke tour allows you to tailor your time Edinburgh to your exacting interests and requirements.

    Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around...Read more
from$194.44

The Best Of Edinburgh Walking Tour

clock 4 hours
  • It is so easy to fall in love with Edinburgh. An amazing atmosphere of medieval times, impressive architecture and true Scottish spirit. Edinburgh is also standing on 7 hills like Rome and Moscow. What is built on an extinct volcano? Where is the place called "The Key from the Country"? You will be surprised by how many parks there are in the city...Read more
from$323.07

Edinburgh Private Bespoke Luxury Six Hour Tour Shore Excursion

clock 6 hours
  • A bespoke luxury tour of Edinburgh, by a qualified and insured guide!

    We don’t use checklists or cheat sheets and know all of these places of by heart as all guides should and so will you by the end of your tour. Your tour will be in a luxury vehicle with a guide that will be friendly, smart and will help you throughout the day.

    We...Read more
from$693.51 from$709.83

Private Tour of Edinburgh's Highlights with Castle Tickets

clock 3 hours
  • Discover the best of Edinburgh in a half-day on a walking tour with a private guide and with timed entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle.

    On your tour, your guide will help you orient yourself in the Old Town, showing you the best spots for iconic pictures, pointing out the highlights, and giving you the best tips and tricks for visiting...Read more
from$226.84

Private Walk: Country in the City

clock 3 to 4 hours
  • Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, has lived all his life in the city and has an intimate knowledge of the place. With local knowledge to the fore, you can customise your tour to your own requirements. You are in charge and...Read more
from$207.41

Edinburgh City Tour and Leisure Time Shore Excursions from Edinburgh

clock 6 hours
  • This shore excursion will take you on a delightful panoramic tour of Edinburgh's most famous sites, with stops along the way. Stops include Edinburgh Castle (tickets are not included but can be purchased), and Palace of Holyrood house and the Royal Yacht for photo opportunities. You'll also get free time to explore the famous Princes Street, with...Read more
from$61.90 from$72.01 from$72.30 from$72.74

Edinburgh City Tour (Half Day)

clock 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Taking in Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral, the Scottish parliament, the Palace of Holyrood and including a scenic tour around Arthurs Seat, an extinct volcano that dominates our city’s skyline. As well as touring through the old town and new town of Edinburgh.

    Because this is a private tour of Edinburgh, tell us what...Read more
from$382.40

Edinburgh's Hidden Treasures Black Taxi Tour

clock 4 hours
  • Explore Scotland’s UNESCO–listed capital city by black taxi on this private 4-hour tour in Edinburgh. Travel through the ancient streets of Edinburgh by black cab and listen as a private guide brings the city’s rich history to life.. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Edinburgh...Read more
from$539.86 from$539.86

Private Walking Tour of Dean Village

clock 3 hours
  • Wander one of the city's most quaint neighbourhoods, Dean Village, with your private local guide, and finish your tour either at one of the neighbourhood’s lovely pubs or at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (‘Modern One’) – it’s up to you!

    On your private tour, you will visit one of the areas of the city often missed...Read more
from$194.44

Eat like a Local in Edinburgh "Off the Beaten Track"

clock 3 hours
  • Stroll through the elegant streets of 18th and 19th century Edinburgh with an experienced local guide and sample traditional, locally-sourced Scottish food while chatting with the people who made it.

    • From smoked salmon to scones, you'll enjoy a variety of local food
    • Walk through Claire's local neighborhood, including two charming...Read more
from$129.00

HILL & NATURE Walk ~ DISCOVER REAL EDINBURGH WITH A LOCAL EXPERT! Half Day Tour

clock 4 to 5 hours
  • This is a MUST DO Walking Tour in the prettiest hill range from the 7 hills which creates Edinburgh. Discover the Scottish Highlands & Stunning Scottish Nature in the middle of the capital city! If you love nature & want to explore real beauty of Edinburgh and famous Pentland Hills, then this is the ideal walking tour for you. ( BACK BY...Read more
from$89.44

Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

clock 3 hours
  • This guided walk with our unique guides, Stuart Usher or his son, Richard Usher, will entertain and enthral you. Also we are delighted to introduce two new guides; Dr Alison Duncan and David Forsyth, who are both professional historians and Edinburgh experts.

    We limit the tour to 12 guests so everyone is involved (unlike those many tours...Read more
from$45.37 from$50.65

Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Pubs

clock 3 hours
  • Explore the heartland of Edinburgh’s traditional pub scene on Rose Street, a narrow traffic-free zone that runs parallel to the main thoroughfare of the city. Rose Street is lined with historic pubs, each oozing authentic character and traditional Scottish whiskeys and beers, and you’ll not only learn about Scotland’s brewing and distilling...Read more
from$252.78

Private Half Day Edinburgh City Tour

clock 4 hours
  • Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own private VIP Class Mercedes. Compare Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, where people lived in cramped conditions, to the elegant Georgian New Town. Enjoy undivided attention and learn all about this...Read more
from$453.70

Edinburgh Food & Drink tour

clock 3 hours 30 minutes
  • The Edinburgh food and drink tour explores both the medieval Old Town of Scotland’s capital and its elegant Georgian New Town.

    There are five food stops en route, three of them with a drink tasting. All of the stops have been carefully chosen not only to highlight Scotland’s iconic food and drink but also because the venues are much...Read more
from$110.22

Edinburgh: 3-Hours Walking Tour - English Tour Guide

clock 3 hours
  • Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide shares fascinating historical facts, myths and legends about the Scottish capital.
    • Wander along the Royal Mile, the atmospheric main thoroughfare of the well-preserved Edinburgh Old Town
    •...Read more
from$19.45

The Outlaw King tour - full day private tour

clock 5 to 6 hours
  • Take a tour of The Outlaw King film locations in Scotland , featuring Blackness Castle and Linlithgow Palace . Phone 07305-294773 for more details. Starring Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce the lavish Netflix production was filmed at 45 different locations across Scotland .
    • Blackness Castle
    • Linlithgow Palace
    • Bannockburn...Read more
from$453.70

Canongate Brunch tour (Lower half of the Royal Mile)

clock 180 to 210 minutes
  • The Canongate Brunch Tour starts at 10am visiting six locations tasting locally sourced food and drink. Your guide will talk about the history of the area as you walk between venues. The tour has a mix of food & drink tastings in shops, bars and restaurants as you spend your time with a local guide exploring the lower half of the Royal...Read more
from$115.62

Private Luxury Shore Excursion Driving Tour to Stirling Six Hours Long

clock 6 hours
  • This six hour hour private driving tour will include a drive past the famous Kelpies and depending on time we can stop on the way back.

    We will then visit the famous site of The Battle of Banockburn, where Robert the Bruce and Edward II changed the path of Scotland forever.

    Next we’re of to visit Stirling Castle which was first...Read more
from$836.10

Jamie Fraser Outlander tour featuring Lallybroch from Private Tours Edinburgh

clock 5 hours
  • Unique Outlander tour
    - see Lallybroch , ancestral home of Jamie Fraser ( Midhope Castle)
    - hear Jamie Fraser guide you around Castle Leoch ( Doune Castle ).

    Our private group tours take up to four people to three Outlander filming locations – Lallybroch , ancestral home of Jamie Fraser ( Midhope Castle) , Castle Leoch ( Doune...Read more
from$259.26

Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

clock 4 hours
  • Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge Guide, is the best way to soak up the local atmosphere.

    Starting on top of the volcanic rock, we will visit the iconic Edinburgh castle. Then we will follow the ancient path of a glacier all the way...Read more
from$251.92

The Best Of Edinburgh Walking Tour

clock 4 hours
  • It is so easy to fall in love with Edinburgh. An amazing atmosphere of medieval times, impressive architecture and true Scottish spirit. Edinburgh is also standing on 7 hills like Rome and Moscow. What is built on an extinct volcano? Where is the place called "The Key from the Country"? You will be surprised by how many parks there are in the city...Read more
from$175.58
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