Explore Edinburgh and beyond on this private luxury tour. Beginning with a visit to the Old and New Towns, you will learn about the city’s rich history, from medieval roots to modern-day culture, with plenty of fascinating stories along the way.
Next, admire the engineering marvel of the Forth Bridge and visit Scotland’s finest castles and stately homes, including Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle, and the historic Linlithgow Palace. Finish the tour at the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, famed for its Knights Templar connections and role in The Da Vinci Code. Alternatively, whisky enthusiasts can enjoy a visit to Glenkinchie Distillery for a tasting session.
Find out even more about this Edinburgh sightseeing tour below. If you need more information before booking, please don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions. And be sure to browse our wider range of luxury Scotland day tours for even more ways to discover our beautiful country.
We collect you from your hotel in one of our luxury private vehicles at 8.30 am. We travel around the City of Edinburgh, visiting both the Old and New Town. This allows us to share many facts, figures, and interesting stories with you about the long, rich history of Scotland’s capital city.
We then head to the Forth road and rail bridges. The rail bridge (The Forth Bridge), built between 1881 and 1889, was considered the greatest feat of engineering in the industrial world at the time of its completion.
Overlooking these landmarks are some of Scotland’s finest stately homes and castles. First, we visit Hopetoun House, arguably the finest stately home in Scotland. Blackness Castle is our next stop. With its square stern, pointed stem, and tall mast, this imposing structure was dubbed ‘the ship that never sailed’. Next, we head to the Palace of Linlithgow, a ghostly-looking shell of its former grand royal days. Finally, we visit Rosslyn Chapel, which featured in the Hollywood blockbuster The Da Vinci Code. With links to the Knights Templar and built back in 1446, this is believed to be the hiding place of the Holy Grail.
You also have the option to visit Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery on this Edinburgh guided tour as a replacement for some locations listed above.
Note: Changes to the itinerary are necessary during the winter period.
