Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour Experience

Edinburgh, GB
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (11 reviews)
Self-guided

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    Botteld Water & Soft Drink
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    Private Tour/ Photo Opportunities & Short Walk
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    Private Guide/Driver. Only you & your group only
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    Vehicle Make: LEVC TXE, Mercedes Vito Minivan or Ford Tourneo Minivan
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    Hotel/Cruise/Air Port Pick up & Drop off

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    Admission fees
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    Tip & Gratuity

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
100 Princes Street Edinburgh
24 Royal Terrace
A Haven Townhouse
Aberdour Hotel & Restaurant
Agenda Hotel
Angel’s Share Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
B+B Edinburgh
Ballantrae Albany Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel
Bay Hotel
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Black Ivy
Bonjour Residences
Braid Hills Hotel
BrewDog Doghouse Edinburgh
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh
Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate
Channings Hotel, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Chapel Cross Guesthouse
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Cheval The Edinburgh Grand
City Centre Royal View Apartments
City Lodgers - 8 Roxburgh
Cityroomz Edinburgh
Courtyard Edinburgh
Courtyard Edinburgh West
Dakota Edinburgh
Dalhousie Castle Hotel & Aqueous Spa
Dalkeith Aparthotel
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Delta Hotels Edinburgh
Destiny Student - Burnet Point
Destiny Student - Castle Studios
Doubletree By Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
Doubletree By Hilton Edinburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
easyHotel Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre (York Place/St James Quarter) Hotel
Edinburgh Conference Centre
Edinburgh Family Holiday Apartments
Edinburgh First Holland House
Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel
Eliza House
Ellwyn House
Fingal Hotel
Fountain Court Apartments - Morrison
Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh
Four Points Flex By Sheraton Edinburgh
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Frederick House Hotel
Gleneagles Townhouse
Grassmarket Hotel
Grosvenor Gardens Hotel
Grove House Hotel
Halcyon Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - City West, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holland House Hotel
Holyrood Aparthotel
Hotel Ceilidh-Donia
Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
House of Gods Hotel
hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Rose Street) hotel
hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket hotel
hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile hotel
ibis budget Edinburgh Park
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG hotel
Kildonan Lodge Hotel
Kimpton Charlotte Square
Kingswood Hotel
KM Hotel And Apartments
Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh
Leith Apartments
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Lochend Serviced Apartments
Malmaison Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh City
Market Street Hotel
McDonald Road Residence
MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Melville Castle Hotel
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh By The Unlimited Collection
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
Murrayfield Hotel
Nira Caledonia
No. 11 Boutique Hotel
Norton House Hotel & Spa
Norwood B & B
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Edinburgh Park
NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels
O.R. Residence and Hotel
Ocean Mist Leith
Old Waverly
Orocco Pier
Parliament House Hotel
Piries Hotel
Playfair House Hotel
Point A Hotel
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Point A Hotel Edinburgh, St Andrew Square
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 (musselburgh) Hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (dalkeith) Hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh Airport (M9, Jct1) hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place) hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street) hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre Royal Mile Hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh East hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (Airport) Hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh Park The Gyle
Premier Inn Edinburgh South Queensferry Hotel
Premier Inn Waverley
Prestonfield
Rabble Rooms
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
Residence Inn Edinburgh
RIGH Residences - George Street
Roomzzz Aparthotels Edinburgh
Shandwick Hotel & Apartments
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel
Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh - West End
Stewart by Heeton Concept Aparthotel
Ten Hill Place Hotel
The Abbey Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
The Bonham Hotel
The Broughton Townhouse
The Bruntsfield
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Claremont Hotel Edinburgh
The Gifford
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
The Howard, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
The Hoxton, Edinburgh
The Inn on the Mile
The Inn Place
The Lane Hotel
The Melville Inn
The Northumberland Hotel
The Old Waverley Hotel
The Place Hotel
The Raeburn
The Resident Edinburgh - Newly Open
The Roseate Edinburgh
The Royal Circus Hotel
The Royal Scots Club
The Rutland
The Salisbury Hotel
The Scholar
The Scotsman Hotel
The Scott
The Staghead Hotel
The White Lady
The Witchery
Tigerlily Hotel
Travelodge Edinburgh Airport Ratho Station Hotel
Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll
Travelodge Edinburgh Central
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn
Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket
Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh
Tynecastle Park Hotel
Victoria Park House Hotel
Village Hotel Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
voco Edinburgh - Haymarket, an IHG hotel
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, an IHG hotel
W Edinburgh
West Coates Mansion
Westfield
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
YOTEL Edinburgh
Any Edinburgh Train/Bus Station, Port, Hotel, Guest House, Apartment Hotel and Air B & B. Cruise Port Passengers Note: How do you know how to find the guide? Ans:The tour guide hold a board with your name. Please send us your pick up address with post code & we will pick you up. Thank you

What to expect

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Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh Old Town – Where History Whispers Wander the cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with centuries-old buildings, quirky closes, and atmospheric architecture. Let your guide reveal tales of intrigue, rebellion, and the city’s storied past as you meander through the labyrinth of narrow alleys and steep wynds.

Duration 30 minutes
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Royal Mile

The Royal Mile – Spine of the Old Town Stretching from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile is the city’s historic artery. Along this iconic thoroughfare, explore charming shops, ancient pubs, hidden courtyards, and iconic landmarks like St Giles’ Cathedral. Every stone here has a story to tell

Duration 20 minutes
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New Town

New Town – Elegance and Enlightenment Cross over into the Georgian masterpiece of New Town, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire elegant neoclassical architecture, grand squares, and fashionable boutiques. Hear stories of Enlightenment thinkers who shaped the modern world right here in these streets.

Duration 30 minutes
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Dean Village

– A Fairytale Hidden in Plain Sight Nestled in a tranquil valley along the Water of Leith, Dean Village is a picture-perfect escape with 19th-century buildings, quaint bridges, and babbling brooks. It’s a serene, storybook spot that feels a world away from the city center.

Duration 20 minutes
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Surgeons' Hall Museums

Gruesome and Groundbreaking For the curious (and brave), explore this fascinating museum complex showcasing the history of surgery, medicine, and anatomical science. From surgical instruments to pathology specimens, it’s a truly unique peek into the evolution of healing.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Palace of Holyroodhouse

Royal Residence at the Foot of Arthur’s Seat At the opposite end of the Royal Mile lies the Queen’s official residence in Scotland. Explore opulent State Apartments, the haunting ruins of Holyrood Abbey, and stories of Mary, Queen of Scots that echo through the palace halls.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Edinburgh Castle

Scotland’s Crown Jewel. Perched atop Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline. Discover its dramatic history as a royal residence, military stronghold, and national symbol. Marvel at the Honours of Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels), the Stone of Destiny, and sweeping views across the city. ( Drive by and Drive through)

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Arthur's Seat

The City’s Natural High Point Hike (or drive) up this ancient volcano for one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Edinburgh. Steeped in myth and legend, Arthur’s Seat offers a refreshing contrast to the urban bustle, perfect for nature lovers and photographers.

Duration 20 minutes
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The Scottish Parliament

Modern Politics Meets Historic Setting Designed by Enric Miralles, the Scottish Parliament is a striking modern building near Holyrood Park. Learn about Scotland’s journey to devolution and explore the architectural symbolism reflecting the country’s culture and landscape.

Duration 10 minutes
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Edinburgh

Many more Hidden Gems of Edinburgh – Secrets Off the Beaten Path.

Duration 20 minutes
11

Greyfriars Bobby

A Tale of Loyalty. Visit the statue and grave of Greyfriars Bobby, the faithful little Skye Terrier who guarded his master’s grave for 14 years. This beloved story continues to touch hearts around the world – a must-see for animal lovers and history buffs alike.

Duration 15 minutes
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Calton Hill

Edinburgh’s Monumental Viewpoint. Home to the National Monument, Nelson Monument, and Dugald Stewart Memorial, Calton Hill offers sweeping city views and dramatic photo opportunities. It’s also a prime spot to watch the sunset paint the city golden.

Duration 35 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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    Customize the tour itinerary to suit your preferences, if you wish
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    If the cruise ship unable to dock due to weather conditions, we will be able to give a partial refund.
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Most Travellers can participate
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    Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Pushchair accessible
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    Service animals allowed
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The tour guide will be wait 15 minutes at the pickup location for the private tour guest. If the guest does not arrive, it will be considered a NO SHOW.
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    This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Transport by Private London Black Cab on Request
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    We are only accommodating the age range from 1 year to 85 years old
Provided by Love Scotland and Edinburgh Tours

What our experts say

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    Try the local haggis at nearby eateries.
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    Visit the Outlander exhibition in Edinburgh.
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    Check out the views at Culross Palace gardens.
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    Plan for some photo ops at The Kelpies.
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    Consider a stop at a local whisky distillery.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Outlander Explore, a tour inspired by the popular historical drama TV series, Outlander. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and culture of Edinburgh, Scotland, as you embark on a journey filled with excitement and unforgettable adventures. As a fan of the Outlander series, this tour is your opportunity to step into the world of Jamie and Claire and experience the magic of the show firsthand.

What to expect?

During the Outlander Explore tour, you can anticipate a delightful blend of history, romance, and breathtaking landscapes. Visit iconic locations featured in the series, where you'll be transported back in time to the 18th century. Walk in the footsteps of your favorite characters amidst the stunning Scottish scenery, and witness the locations that served as the backdrop for their epic love story. Be prepared to be captivated by the beauty and charm of Edinburgh as you delve into the world of Outlander.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone who is a fan of the Outlander series or has an interest in Scottish history and culture. Whether you're a devoted follower of the show or simply looking for a unique and immersive experience, Outlander Explore welcomes all enthusiasts. From solo travelers to couples or groups of friends, this tour is designed to cater to a diverse range of individuals who want to discover the real-life locations that bring the Outlander story to life.

Why book this?

Step into the pages of the Outlander series and witness the magic firsthand. Outlander Explore offers a truly unique and immersive experience, allowing you to visit the actual locations where your favorite scenes were filmed. With our traditional black taxi, you'll travel in comfort and style, accompanied by a knowledgeable driver who will share fascinating insights and anecdotes about the show and its historical context. The tour is fully customizable, giving you the freedom to create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the world of Outlander and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Good to know

During the tour, you'll enjoy the convenience of a fully air-conditioned and heated vehicle, ensuring your comfort no matter the weather. Complimentary water bottles are provided to keep you hydrated throughout the journey. Rest assured, our vehicles are fully insured and our drivers are officially recognized by the City of Edinburgh Council, ensuring your safety and peace of mind. Whether you need a pick-up or drop-off at your desired location in Edinburgh, we've got you covered. Get ready for a truly unforgettable experience as you embark on this bespoke tour of Outlander's most iconic locations.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Outlander Explore tour have raved about the authenticity and attention to detail. They praise the knowledgeable drivers who bring the locations to life with their fascinating stories and insights. Many have expressed how the tour exceeded their expectations, allowing them to immerse themselves in the world of Outlander and create lasting memories. With positive feedback and high levels of satisfaction, the Outlander Explore tour is a must-do for any fan of the series or history enthusiast visiting Edinburgh, Scotland.

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