Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Your Edinburgh Private Day Tour takes in the stunning capital of Scotland. Edinburgh is our hometown, and like a lot of locals we are proud of our city.
As your tour is private you call the shots, enjoy the sights & attractions of Edinburgh at your pace. You will take in all the major sights & attractions our capital has to offer, from our mighty castle and cobbled back streets to The Royal Palace along with stunning views from Holyrood Park and over the Forth of Firth we can cover all Edinburgh locations.
With so many places to visit our tour allows you to visit the parts of Edinburgh you want to see, just remember this is Your Day, Your Way!
With Door to Door service from any Edinburgh location or Cruise Terminal and customisable your day is planned in advance to ensure you visit the locations you want, some locations require tickets to be pre-booked along with seasonal opening times.
You will be required to walk parts of the tour due to no access for vehicles in the city.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Edinburgh Royal Mile - This is explored on Foot Only
What To Expect
Royal Yacht Britannia
Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks. The Royal Yacht Britannia played host to some of the world’s most famous people, from Nelson Mendela to Winston Churchill, but above all was home for the British Royal Family for over 40 years. Now berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, you can discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences. You'll receive a truly warm welcome at Britannia's Visitor Centre in Ocean Terminal before you step aboard this famous ship where you will discover the history of Royal Yachts and view displays and historical photographs of Britannia's fascinating past before boarding The Royal Yacht Britannia. What will you see? Tour Britannia’s five decks Feel like the captain of the ship in the Bridge See Queen Elizabeth II's favourite room- the Sun Lounge Discover below decks in the Crew’s Quarters Take in the Royal Sailing Exhibition
New Town
The initial plan for Edinburgh’s New Town was approved by the City Council in 1767, and is the largest complete example of town planning from the Georgian period anywhere in the world. Its mixture of classical architecture, grand squares and terraces, gardens and secluded lanes, means that a walk through its streets is a journey back in time to an age of elegance. Highlights of the New Town Charlotte Square, designed by the architect Robert Adam in 1791, is regarded as an architectural masterpiece. Here you can visit the Georgian House and gain some insights into daily life from 200 years ago. In nearby George Street the Assembly Rooms, which date from 1787, is still used for concerts, dancing and entertainment. At the opposite end of George Street is St Andrew Square, where the gardens are now open to the public.
Options
Edinburgh Tour + Walking Tour
Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour: Guided Private Walking Tour of the Edinburgh Royal Mile with an experienced guide (60 to 90min) Pickup included
Edinburgh Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Wi-Fi Access
Services & Stories of a Scottish Driver
Door to Door Service from Edinburgh Cruise Terminals
Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Edinburgh Castle
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private Walking Tour Royal Mile Edinburgh
w shorrock,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment Martin met us in the hotel lobby until our return in the evening we had a fantastic time walking the Royal Mile, touring Edinburgh Castle and enjoying excellent authentic Scottish cuisine. Martin was an absolute fountain of knowledge who answered all of our questions and educated us on the storied history as we walked along and through the old town of Edinburgh. There were a number of locations on the walk where we would not have seen or understood the significance without Martin’s local and historical knowledge. Martin ensured he set a pace that allowed us to see all but not feel we were in a marathon. We were surprised at the end of the walk to discover we had covered 10 kilometres in our day because it felt like we had only gone a few. The lunch location Martin chose was comfortable, accommodating and well located. His guidance through the choices of authentic Scottish cuisine allowed us a taste of Scotland and we came away with new favourites to try when we return to Canada. I would highly recommend if you are going to Edinburgh that you contact Martin McMenigall for well rounded experience on this fascinating city.
Edinburgh Highlights
Julie G,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour to see the highlights of Edinburgh. William was very knowledgeable and kept us on schedule!
Edinburgh
kmuthu,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gerry , our guide and driverd was wonderful. We went to the Royal Britannia, drove around Edinburgh and the Edinburgh castle. The whole visit was over eight hours and was memorable.Highly recommend
This private day tour is...
Pauline S,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This private day tour is a must. Our tour guide, Brian, was the best. A very helpful and informative person. He had a great personality and tailored the tour to fit our tastes. It was a delightful day. We saw so many great sites in Edinburgh. But also had time to eat pur lunch in a nice green park.
Cruise ship cancelled...
Julia N,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Cruise ship cancelled port disembark due to safety concerns but Viator won't cancel my booking or issue any refund. Zero refund and NO future booking compensation were offered. My friends and I are OUT $1285 dollars. Very disappointing and we would not use this company again!! Will definitely share our experience with our friends and followers in our social media.
Edinburgh Tour Fun
Martha T,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out and about with our tour guide. He was a local with lots of knowledge. Enjoyed this very much. Took us to have a deliciosos lunch all while keeping us learning about this beautiful city.
More of a driver than a tour guide. But very nice indeed.
Steven S,Jul 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00There were two Viking ships in two different ports. Our driver was waiting at the wrong port. Apparently, he was not given the proper information. He eventually picked us up 20 minutes later, so it wasn’t a big deal. Our driver was very nice and professional, however, we expected more of a tour guide than a driver with occasional information. He could have given us more historical and landmark info without us asking questions. He did, however, answer all our questions.
Excellent visit
Donald S,May 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything went smoothly and William was great. Professional and knowlegeable. He helped one of our group who was having problems walking due to a recent leg injury. He couldn’t have been more thoughtful!
A day with Willie D
JJMiroballi,May 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Much to our surprise our driver Willie told us it was his first day on the job. He was as delightful, funny and interesting as any veteran could be. Ask for Willie. You won’t regret it.
A must book in Edinburgh
Robyn C,May 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00William was a fantastic guide and shared so many interesting facts with us. We were able to maximize our day in this city and look forward to returning!!!
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