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Edinburgh Experience By Car

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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and then the journey begins through the city of Edinburgh. Exploring Edinburgh by car gives you the best way to view some of Edinburgh's best bits in just one day. The tour will drive you through Edinburgh's Old Town, New Town and tell of how these two burghs formed into the Edinburgh we have today. Great architecture, history and culture will be covered during this tour. The tour ventures just outside Edinburgh to view the River forth and the Forth Bridges, the rail bridge holds the record of being the worlds longest cantilever bridge. There will be opportunities to stop and view attractions from outside the vehicle where available.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals
  • Admissions
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Please be outside your accommodation for pick up at the start time. Parking is not always possible.

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Edinburgh Castle (pass by)

Hear a brief history of this Iconic Castle. See The Castle from the outside.
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Greyfriars Bobby (pass by)

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St Giles' Cathedral (pass by)

Hear about the history and importance of one of Edinburgh's oldest churches.
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Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh's Medieval Old Town, the heart and centre of Edinburgh and its historic city. Full of great hidden gems and historic locations throughout
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arthur's Seat (pass by)

Drive round Arthur Seat if it is open
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Dean Village

The beautiful quant village located near Edinburgh
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Visit one of the world's leading botanic gardens, home to one of the largest and richest plant collections on Earth.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Forth Road Bridge

The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. Completed in 1890, it is considered a symbol of Scotland, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leith (pass by)

See Edinburgh Port and hear about its long and independent history. Today it is home to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Scotland's first Vertical Distillery
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Experience By Car?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-17341P48

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Guide
  • Meals
  • Admissions

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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