Edinburgh VIP Tour: Old Town to Georgian New Town

Embark on a half-day private tour of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, in a luxurious VIP Mercedes. Explore the city’s historic Old Town, visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and marvel at the stunning views from Arthur’s Seat. Discover the contrast between the medieval and Georgian architecture on this engaging 4-hour panoramic tour.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - Edinburghs medieval city
What's Included
  • Private tour experience
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Optional entrances
Additional Information

Experience Edinburgh, Scotland’s esteemed capital since the 15th Century, beautifully built atop seven hills, all from the luxurious confines of your personal VIP Class Mercedes. Draw contrasts between the tight-living conditions of the medieval Old Town and the refined grandeur of the Georgian New Town. Relish exclusive attention and gain comprehensive…

Location
Royal Mile
Royal Mile,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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James_s
Aug 22, 2025
Absolutely. Amazing. Must book!! - You must book Alan with Ecosse Executive. Alan absolutely ensured that our family saw and learned as much of Edinburgh that you can see in a day. Alan is an amazing story teller and passed on so much education about the history and culture of Scotland. Unbelievably amazing.
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Summer_c
Aug 10, 2025
Excellent tour! - This was a most excellent tour! Great for our family with members with limited mobility. Really interesting stops, great guide, super comfortable. Highly recommend!
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Robert_r
Jul 21, 2025
Excellent Tour with Gary! - We had an incredible experience with Gary as our private tour guide! He was extremely accommodating to our group, going above and beyond to make sure we saw everything on our list—and even more. Gary was incredibly knowledgeable about the city, sharing interesting insights and local history throughout the day. He managed our time perfectly, fitting in all the sights we wanted to see without ever feeling rushed. His friendly and professional demeanor made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend booking a tour with Gary—you won’t be disappointed!
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Barbara_r
Jun 27, 2025
Time of Our Lives - We had the time of our lives. Allan was so knowledgeable and friendly showing us all the highlights of Edinburgh. We highly recommend this tour.
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Ben_f
May 17, 2025
Edinburgh Experience - Our guide Alan was excellent. He took us to all of the places we wanted to see and was very knowledgeable. He told us great stories, showed us great places to eat after our tour. Alan is a native from the Edinburgh area so he really knew how to get around in a busy city. He is a very interesting man. We really enjoyed our time with him and our tour.
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Ann_c
Sep 19, 2024
A very special tour - Paul was an excellent tour guide -- extremely friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. The best part of the private tour was that he took us places no other vehicles were able to go, like Calton Hill to see the unfinished National Monument as well as an incredible view of Edinburgh. We learned lots about Edinburgh history and present day life. It was a fascinating and educational afternoon.
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Sidney_t
Sep 17, 2024
Outstanding Tour and Guide! - We spent a wonderful day touring Edinburgh and the surrounding area with our great guide Paul, resulting in what turned out to be the overall favorite tour of our two-week vacation. What really made the experience so wonderful was our tour guide, Paul, who was probably the most personable, fun, and knowledgeable guide we experienced during our trip. Paul was very patient with our group, and suggested many interesting things to see and do during our day, We now have many great memories and photos of this time in Edinburgh, and our entire group feels very fortunate that we were able to experience it in this manner. Thanks again Paul for sharing your wonderful city and your day with us!
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Michelle_m
Sep 7, 2024
Great experience! - We highly recommend this tour! Our guide was Paul and he was so much fun. We had a family member in a wheelchair in our group and he catered the tour to make it so that our family member saw as much as we did and didn't feel left out at all. We got an overview of the history of Edinburgh and Scotland with a healthy dose of fun facts, jokes and laughter. Communication with Alan leading up to the tour was great as well. If you're looking for a laid back but still so much fun tour- book this one!
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Catherine_t
Sep 1, 2024
Fantastic Day in Edinburgh - Spending the day with our guide, Paul, was one of the highlights of our trip. He was hilarious and even kept our teenagers entertained (they even picked up a few Scottish sayings from him that they still use!). After a little bit of confusion in finding him at the port, we had an amazing day exploring Edinburgh. We definitely want to return to see more of this beautiful city. We wanted to see the castle as well, so he dropped us off close by at the end of the tour and gave us excellent directions as to how to get a taxi back to the port. He even gave us his cell phone number in case we couldn't get a taxi in time to get back to the port since our timeline was tight. Highly recommend this tour!!
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Donna_m
Sep 30, 2024
Touring by private car. - This was a nice tour for us as my husband was recovering from surgery and a walking tour would have been too difficult. We got to see a great deal of the city and our driver described the pertinent structures and historical significance. I wish we had the opportunity to drive up to the castle, but I might have misunderstood the description.
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From $574 (Per Vehicle)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).