Day Tours

Private day tours

Edinburgh city tour

Discover Edinburgh in a unique way on our private city tour, taking in the city's main historic and cultural landmarks. We offer two options, so you can choose the experience that best suits your travel style and the time you have.

• Option 1: 4-hour tour

The 4-hour tour is perfect if you want a great introduction to the city's highlights, with time left to explore on your own afterwards.

You will see Edinburgh's essential historic sites, including Edinburgh Castle (from outside) and the Royal Mile, while learning about the city's rich history and culture. Along the way your guide will share stories and tips to help you make the most of your time in the Scottish capital.

Route: Edinburgh Castle (exterior), a walk along the Royal Mile in the Old Town, a stop at the beautiful St Giles' Cathedral, Lady Stair's Close and the Writers' Museum, the Palace of Holyroodhouse (exterior), Victoria Street and the Grassmarket, and Calton Hill for panoramic views.

• Option 2: 8-hour tour

This tour is perfect if you want to see Edinburgh with plenty of time to enjoy its sights without rushing, in complete comfort.

Enjoy a private tour of Edinburgh designed around you, exploring the city at your own pace with full comfort and flexibility.

Your guide will share stories and curiosities along the way, and there is time to stop for local food, browse charming shops and take photos from the city's best viewpoints.

As a private tour, you have your guide's full attention and the freedom to adapt the route to your interests, making your visit to Edinburgh even more memorable.

Route: Edinburgh Castle, a walk along the Royal Mile in the Old Town, St Giles' Cathedral, several of the Old Town's closes, including Lady Stair's Close and the Writers' Museum, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official residence in Scotland, Victoria Street and the Grassmarket, the National Museum of Scotland, Calton Hill for panoramic views, and Dean Village.

Around Edinburgh

If you have an extra day and want to explore beyond Edinburgh, there are some wonderful options, from historic castles to film locations and natural beauty.

Tour length: 8 hours

Route:

• Edinburgh Castle

• The Royal Mile, Old Town

• Calton Hill, with its eclectic collection of striking buildings and monuments

• Rosslyn Chapel, made famous by The Da Vinci Code

• The Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a landmark of railway engineering

• Blackness Castle, a 15th-century fortress known as "the ship that never sailed", which also appears in Outlander

• Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots

Outlander locations

Our Outlander tour is one of our guests' most popular choices. It is a real journey back in time, visiting the locations where the hit series was filmed, such as Lallybroch, Castle Leoch, "Inverness" (Falkland) and more, with a local guide who shares the stories and curiosities behind each place.

Tour length: 8 hours

Find out more on our Outlander tour page.

Glasgow city tour

Unlike Edinburgh, with its medieval, historic air, Glasgow feels more modern, with an incredible art and music scene and impressive Victorian architecture.

On our private Glasgow city tour we visit the main sights, such as the imposing Glasgow Cathedral, the Gallery of Modern Art and lively Buchanan Street, and art lovers can add a visit to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Tour length: 8 hours

Find out more on our Glasgow tour page.

Explore Edinburgh's surroundings on our private day tours, the perfect way to discover Scotland's landscapes, history and culture, setting out from the capital.