Edinburgh Castles & Coastal Views: 6-Hour Private Day Tour
Make the most of your day with a 6-hour private ride through castles, villages, and scenic estuary views. Travel in comfort with an English-speaking driver in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Visit the Forth Bridges Viewpoint for sweeping views, then see the dramatic exterior of Blackness Castle on the water’s edge. Stop at Linlithgow Palace (viewpoint or exterior), steeped in royal history, and finish with a peaceful drive through Cramond Village & Promenade, with time for a coastal walk or café break. Fully customizable and private.
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Edinburgh Castles & Coastal Views: 6-Hour Private Day Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Edinburgh Castles & Coastal Views: 6-Hour Private Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Edinburgh
Hotel pickup. Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Edinburgh at a convenient time of your choice.
Forth Bridges Viewpoint (Queensferry). Take in panoramic views of Scotland’s three striking bridges spanning centuries of engineering innovation.
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle (exterior visit). Known as "the ship that never sailed," this fortress offers dramatic waterfront views and medieval charm.
Inclusions
- Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
- Fuel and Tolls
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- WiFi on board
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Other beverages and meals
- Tips and gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Linlithgow Palace has an average entrance fee of £10 (≈ €11.50) for travelers who want to visit the interior .
- Entrance fees are not included in our pricing because all stops are optional. Our local drivers share their insights and, together with the traveler, decide the tour schedule and stop durations—even during the ride. This flexibility is a core part of our experience. Prepaying entrance fees would restrict this freedom by binding travelers to a fixed itinerary and timing, which goes against the customizable nature of our tours.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city. Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
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