Edinburgh skyline

Classic Edinburgh Full Day Tour

This tour is popular with visitors who have a full day to visit all of the major landmarks of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. Your driver/guide provides a running commentary and makes frequent stops at the various landmarks.

In partnership with the National Tourist Organisations of Great Britain and Northern Ireland we have been certified that “We’re Good To Go.”

This certification recognises that we are following government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring that processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing. 

As the guidelines will gradually change over the coming weeks and months, we will advise our clients at the time of:

  • The appropriate social distancing measures
  • The provision & use of hand sanitisers
  • Use of face masks (where appropriate & recommended)
  • Thorough cleaning & sanitising protocols after evert tour

The aim of this tour is to show you as many of the sights of Edinburgh as possible during the 8 hours that the tour will last.

Because this tour lasts around 8 hours, it allows more flexibility for visitors to choose what they would like to visit. We understand that every group will have different requirements for their tour. So let us know what you are keen to see and we can put an itinerary together for you.

However, we will aim to ensure that your tour will take in the Old Town of Edinburgh, including stops at the Grassmarket, infamous for executions, George Heriot's school, the inspiration for JK Rowling's Hogwarts.

Then we will make our way to the start of the Royal Mile, stopping at Gladstone's Land, Deacon Brodies, the Heart of Midlothian, St Giles Cathedral, Mary King's Close, the Old Tollbooth, the Canongate Kirk, the Palace of Holyrood House, and Arthur's Seat.

From there, we will then take in the splendor and elegance of the New Town and the Dean Village where you will see why the wealthy inhabitants of the city moved there in the 18th century.

If you wish to visit inside any of the major attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyrood House or the Royal Yacht Britannia, then let us know and we see how it fits into the overall schedule.

COVID-19 information

Safe Travels

This business has confirmed that they have implemented, and will ensure ongoing compliance with, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels protocols. The Safe Travels stamp is based on self-assessment and it is not a certification.

Price on Request


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Edinburgh Cab Tours

23 Briarbank Terrace
Edinburgh
Midlothian
Scotland
EH11 1SU

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh - City Centre
  • Scotland

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Driver guide
  • Minibus
  • Walking

Type

  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Architecture
  • Castles
  • City
  • History
  • Landscapes
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Photography

Tour Stops

Edinburgh Cab Tours

Tour company information

Edinburgh Cab Tours

Edinburgh Cab Tours provide small, private tours of Edinburgh and Scotland. We can also tailor tours to your specific requirements and will travel as far afield as the Highlands and to the Scottish Borders. For complete peace of mind, combine these tours with pickups from your arrival at airports, railway stations and cruise ships. Check our website for further details.

Opening times

Office Hours 08:00-17:00 hours (Monday to Sunday)
Tours available during the hours of 06:00-20:00 hours.

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