Edinburgh City Day Tour
This tour will show you the best of Edinburgh, in a 9am to 5pm day. After I pick you up, we'll go first of all to the pretty Dean Village and Stockbridge, then drive up to Calton Hill for the best view of the city. After that, it's a short walking tour of the Old Town before you enter Edinburgh Castle. Then, I'll book you in for lunch at The Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh's oldest pub. Finally, in the afternoon you'll have the chance to visit the spectacular Rosslyn Chapel.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel or Cruise Port
- Please let me know when you book either where you are staying or which cruise ship you are on
Dean Village
A short photo stop in this very pretty part of Edinburgh
Stockbridge
A photo stop to see this iconic residential area
Calton Hill
Our final short photo stop to see the best view of Edinburgh City Centre
The Royal Mile
I'll give you a walking tour of the Royal Mile, at the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, and tell you stories of its colourful history along the way.
Edinburgh Castle
You'll have the chance to enter Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland's crown jewels, for a 90 minute exploration.
The Sheep Heid Inn
I'll book you lunch at this, the oldest pub in Edinburgh. The current building dates to the 18th century, but there's been a pub on this site since the 14th century
Rosslyn Chapel
You'll have time to enter the most beautiful church in Scotland, famous for featuring in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code.
Ending Point
Hotel or Cruise Port
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide fee
- Hotel or cruise ship pick up
- All tolls and fees
- Fuel costs
- Entrance tickets for up to 6 people to Edinburgh Castle and Rosslyn Chapel
- Lunch, approximately 20 GBP per person
Tour Important Information
- Transportation is in my luxury Mercedes V Class minivan
- A/C, free WiFi and complimentary bottles of still and sparkling water are included on board
- There is some walking outside the vehicle, so please wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Barney N.
Hi, I'm Barney. I have 14 years of experience guiding guests around Scotland, taking day tours out of Edinburgh. Whether I take people on scenic tours, or to historical sites like castles, or whisky tasting, I'm reminded every day that I really do have the best job in the world, in my favourite country in the world, and I'd like to share that with you.
I was born in Edinburgh, and graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2008 with a history degree, so I know what I'm talking about when it comes to Scottish history. But I also consider myself a storyteller, and my main job is to entertain you, so please don't feel that you're going to get dry lectures on history and culture. You don't need to remember a single thing I tell you, so long as you enjoy yourself.
Also, please don't feel constrained by the standard tours I offer. I have many years of guiding experience, so if there's something you want to see that's not listed, just send me a message through Go With Guide and ask me to create a personalised itinerary just for you, which I'm always happy to do.
Professional Qualifications/Memberships:
- MA (Hons) History from University of Edinburgh
- PGDE(S) from University of Strathclyde
- Membership of SITOA (Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association)
$1,200/ per group
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