VIP & Luxury · EDINBURGH LUXURY TOURS
The good edinburgh luxury tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Edinburgh’s West End, New Town, and Old Town through a private food and whisky tour with local stories, generous tastings, and hotel pickup.
“Enjoyed the tastings and whiskeys. Our guide was full of knowledge and history of Edinburgh. Definitely recommend!!!”
A practical review of Bonnie Scotland Tours’ private Highlands and Loch Ness day trip from Edinburgh, with castles, Glencoe, cows, and comfort.
“Most Informative and Enjoyable tour we have ever been on. Our Guide Noel was so full of knowledge. soon worked out what we most enjoyed and ensured we had more time in the highlands in our case :) Highly recommended”
Taste five rare Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, with lively stories, regional insight, and a memorable underground setting.
“There are so many whiskey tasting opportunities available in Edinburgh but this one is very unique. The host was incredibly knowledgeable and made the entire experience very memorable. The whiskeys chosen were done with expertise and are ones I would never have thought of. With no agenda of pushing any particular product to sell, it felt a very unbiased selection. The close is a fantastic environment to experience this.”
Review of a private four-hour Edinburgh black cab tour covering the Old Town, Calton Hill, Arthur’s Seat, and more.
“Wow. We were blown away not only by Edinburg’s beauty but also by this incredible tour! Our guide, Saf! Saf was so knowledgeable and you could clearly see how much he loves this city and Scotland. That made the tour that much more fun and worth it! We were able to pack so much in within 4 hours and the car ride made it all the worthwhile (we only had a few days in Edinburgh). Saf also gave us some great recommendations that we were able to follow up on the following day. Saf also took many fantastic photos! We joked that he should quit his day job and do…”
Review of Edinburgh’s $20.67 pub crawl, with six free shots, VIP club entry, drinking games, photo memories, and practical booking advice.
“We had a lot of fun not really knowing what to expect. Tour went exactly as planned and we had much to drink. The included shots we had at each bar were sweet but easy enough for my wife to handle(she doesn’t drink really). Danielle our tour guide was amazing. We were celebrating our honeymoon on this trip, and our guide kept it a secret as we wished. Bar hopping was a lot of fun. Our group was awesome. We will be recommending it to those that visit. Thanks for a great time again!”
Review of a private Edinburgh tour to Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument, Linlithgow Palace, and the Forth Bridges.
“Touring with Ed was a highlight of our trip. He went out of his way from start to finish to make sure that we got the most out of our time with him. Ed’s knowledge of Scottish history is remarkable and he was very hands on getting us in and out of sites. We especially appreciated Ed’s patience with our kids, including a teenager who wanted to stop for food every two hours!”
Review of a private St Andrews and Fife tour from Edinburgh, with golf, castles, fishing villages, pricing, transport, and practical tips.
“Andrew Swain was amazing. We wanted most of our time at St. Andrew’s and he made it happen. Such a great day!”
Review of Edinburgh’s private black cab tour, covering Old Town, Arthur’s Seat, Rosslyn Chapel, pickup, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“Shaun was very friendly and listen to what we wanted. The tour could be customized as needed. Our favorite parts were visiting Arthur’s Seat and Colton Hill. These give you fantastic views of Edinburgh which must not be missed.”
Review of Edinburgh’s private luxury day tour, covering Britannia, Calton Hill, Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, costs, and practical tips.
“This was a great tour to see the highlights of Edinburgh. William was very knowledgeable and kept us on schedule!”
Review of a private Edinburgh tour to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, castles, the Kelpies and Highland scenery, with practical booking advice.
“Donald did a phenomenal job taking us to the Scottish highlands and telling us multiple stories past and present along the way. Donald was very easy going and was able to help answer many of the various questions we had along the way and also entertained us in ways to turn the places we were visiting into magical moments. It was clear he was very experienced and knowledgeable of all the places we went and knew the intricacies and interesting information about each along the way / hidden gems to show, etc. His hospitality was absolutely unmatched as well and we were very grateful for his guidance in making our…”
Review of a private Edinburgh Highlands tour covering Stirling, the Trossachs, lochs, castles, Kelpies, Highland cows, and the Forth Bridge.
“Noel was a great guide. As a native of the area he was able to tailor our tour to our interests. We certainly hit the highlights of Stirning Castle and the William Wallace memorial which were historically fascinating as well as currently entertaining. The side trips to the Lochs and Scotlands only Lake situated high in the rock encircled mountains were a beautiful relaxing addition. And nibbling on homemade tablet (fudge) was a real treat. A wonderful dinner suggestion capped off a fantastic day. Noel does not disappoint.”
Review of Glasgow’s private day tour from Edinburgh, with hotel pickup, luxury minivan transport, major sights, guide tips, price advice, and FAQs.
“Mickael notre guide est super sympa et très serviable excursion à faire je recommande. De plus le restaurant qu’il avait choisi était top”
Review of a private Edinburgh tour to Stirling Castle, Callander, the Trossachs and Loch Lomond, with practical tips on price, timing and value.
“Phenomenal!!! Fraser was an amazing guide…the absolute best!! Hopscotch was top notch, on top of all details, coordination, and communication. We will always use them whenever we are in Scotland. Cannot say enough great things about our experience. Book Hopscotch and ask for Fraser to be your guide! Then just get ready for the best tour!?!”
Review of Edinburgh’s private Loch Ness and Highlands day tour, with Glencoe, Fort Augustus, Pitlochry, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“We had very good experience and Barney our guide was fantastic with all the Scottish history and was a perfect gentleman”
Taste four Johnnie Walker whiskies with Scottish chocolate, a welcome cocktail, and expert guidance at Edinburgh’s Princes Street home.
“Rachel was the perfect host for tue tasting. I was visiting Scotland in my own and this was a great way for me to spend my waving safely learning about Scotland, taste some amazing Johnny Walker delights and engage with other people in the experience. Not to mention chocolate with Whiskey is delicious. A must do while in town. But ask for Rachel. No offense to the other hosts.”
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