Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Edinburgh, GB
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Excellent (12 reviews)

Highlights

  • Comprehensive narrated tour of Edinburgh's history
  • Explore the grand Georgian avenues of the New Town
  • Discover the medieval charm of the Old Town
  • Take a comprehensive tour of Edinburgh Castle
  • Drive along the historic Royal Mile

Pickup

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Pickup Location
24 Royal Terrace
A Haven Townhouse
Angel’s Share Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel
Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
Black Ivy
Braid Hills Hotel
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh
Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
Chapel Cross Guesthouse
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Cheval The Edinburgh Grand
City Centre Royal View Apartments
Cityroomz Edinburgh
Courtyard Edinburgh
Courtyard Edinburgh West
Dakota Edinburgh
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Delta Hotels Edinburgh
Doubletree By Hilton Edinburgh Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh City Centre (York Place/St James Quarter) Hotel
Edinburgh Conference Centre
Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel
Eliza House
Fingal Hotel
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Frederick House Hotel
Grassmarket Hotel
Grosvenor Gardens Hotel
Halcyon Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Hapimag Resort Edinburgh
Haymarket Hub Hotel
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
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
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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
KM Hotel And Apartments
Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh
Leith
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Lochend Serviced Apartments
Malmaison Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel
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
Murrayfield Hotel
Newhaven
Nira Caledonia
No. 11 Boutique Hotel
Norton House Hotel & Spa
Norwood B & B
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Edinburgh Park
Orocco Pier
Parliament House Hotel
Piries Hotel
Playfair House Hotel
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
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 Royal Mile Hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh East hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (Airport) Hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh South Queensferry Hotel
Prestonfield
Rabble Rooms
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
Regent House Hotel
Residence Inn Edinburgh
Shandwick Hotel & Apartments
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Sonder Royal Garden
South Queensferry
Stay Central Hotel
Stewart by Heeton Concept Aparthotel
Ten Hill Place Hotel
The Abbey Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
The Bonham Hotel
The Bruntsfield
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
The Howard, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
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 Roseate Edinburgh
The Royal Circus Hotel
The Royal Scots Club
The Rutland
The Salisbury Hotel
The Scholar
The Scotsman Hotel
The Staghead Hotel
The White Lady
Tigerlily Hotel
Travelodge Edinburgh Airport Ratho Station Hotel
Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll
Travelodge Edinburgh Central
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Princes Street
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
Travelodge Edinburgh Dreghorn
Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket
Turnhouse Airport
Victoria Park House Hotel
Village Hotel Edinburgh
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, an IHG hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

What to expect

1

Calton Hill

There is no better place to get an appreciation of the topography of the city and it's layout than from Calton Hill. The city skyline stretches out as far as the eye can see with Edinburgh Castle dominating the scene.

Duration 20 minutes
2

New Town

Tour through the New Town of Edinburgh. See the grand Georgian avenues, peek inside a great mansion house and highlights of this Unesco World Heritage sight. Explore some of the hidden treasures and quirky features of this area of Edinburgh.

Duration 60 minutes
3

Old Town

Learn what Medieval Edinburgh was like to live in, look inside some of the infamous 'closes' and meet some of the local characters from history. Walk through this part of town including Victoria Street and Castle Hill.

Duration 60 minutes
4

Edinburgh Castle

Take a comprehensive tour of the 'Defender of the nation' Edinburgh Castle. Explore the nooks and crannies of this fortress and watch the 1 o'clock gun be fired from the ramparts. Meet Napoleonic prisoners and marvel at 'The Honours of Scotland', the Crown Jewels. We will provide you with a narrated private walking tour through Edinburgh Castle. We can pre-book tickets for you to ensure fast-track entry.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Royal Mile

We will give you a comprehensive driven tour of The Royal Mile, from Edinburgh Castle to The Palace of Holyroodhouse. See historic religious buildings including St Giles Cathedral and historic buildings full of stories of the past. This section of our day ends at The Palace of Holyroodhouse, official home of King Charles in Scotland. From Abbey Strand you'll learn about the buildings fascinating history, including deception, murder and siege.

Duration 30 minutes
6

Rosslyn Chapel

Completed in 1446, Rosslyn Chapel is one of Scotlands most interesting buildings. Rosslyn has connections with Royalty, The Vatican, The Knights Templar and even Viking history! Rosslyn was made famous by Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' book and subsequent film. Explore this building that has weathered the test of time, through the religious reformation and countless Scottish winters that almost destroyed it. Restored after a visit by Queen Victoria, today Rosslyn is a great visit. We will provide you with a narrated private walking tour through Rosslyn Chapel. We can pre-book tickets for you to ensure fast-track entry.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

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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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Experienced Tours

What our experts say

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    Consider visiting Edinburgh Castle first.
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    Lunch at The Witchery is highly recommended.
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    Explore hidden gems in Old Town.
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    Don't miss the views from Calton Hill.
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    Pre-book entrance to Rosslyn Chapel.

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