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The 15 Best Private Driver Tours from Edinburgh

26 tours  ·  from $276

A car and a driver costs more than a coach seat and buys you the stops nobody else makes. The 15 below are quoted per vehicle rather than per head, so the sums change quickly once there are four of you.

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes - Holyroodhouse and Arthur’s Seat
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Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

1.Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend four hours touring Edinburgh in a private six-seat Mercedes with guides such as Stephen, Andy, Alan, or Mark. See the Castle, Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Holyrood, Arthur’s Seat, Calton Hill, Dean Village, and more, with time for photos and short walks.

“We very much enjoyed the tour. Alan, our guide/driver was great! We saw so many wonderful sights and had an enjoyable stop at a local coffee shop. The car was comfortable and we got a n incredible view of Edinburgh.”

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Private Central Highlands Driving Tour - Kilmahog and the Highland cows
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Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

2.Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh into the Central Highlands in a private minivan with a local guide such as Scott, Gary, Jim, or Will. Shape the day around castles, lochs, Highland cows, waterfalls, whisky, local food, or the Kelpies. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Our private family Highlands driving tour was an experience we'll treasure forever! From the moment Scott, our guide, picked us up, we knew we were in for something special. His deep knowledge, infectious energy, and great sense of humor made the tour engaging and fun for everyone, including our kids. The highlights of our tour were absolutely unforgettable. We explored the historic Doune Castle, which felt like stepping back in time. As we journeyed through the Highlands, we were amazed by the vastness and depth of the various lochs we visited. Scott shared fascinating insights about the Picts and their impressive stone houses that dotted the landscape, making the experience…”

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Private Edinburgh City 4-Hour Guided Tour in a black cab LEVC TX - Royal Mile and Old Town: Edinburgh’s medieval spine
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Private Edinburgh City 4-Hour Guided Tour in a black cab LEVC TX

3.Private Edinburgh City 4-Hour Guided Tour in a black cab LEVC TX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Edinburgh in a private LEVC TX black cab with a local guide such as Saf, Danny, Jovan, or Sal. You’ll cover the Royal Mile, Old and New Towns, Greyfriars, Dean Village, Arthur’s Seat, Calton Hill, and more, with time for photos, questions, and itinerary changes.

“We had an amazing experience with our driver, Mr. Saf, today! The service was excellent — he was incredibly flexible with our schedule, especially when the kids were tired, and made sure we could adjust our plans comfortably. His driving was very safe and smooth, and he shared lots of interesting and informative details along the way, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan - Falkland Palace and the Stuart connection
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Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

4.Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $275Best value

Travel from Edinburgh with a private guide such as Alexander, Sandy, Gary, or Hazel to South Queensferry, Falkland, St Andrews, Pittenweem, and Anstruther. You get hotel pickup, a Mercedes minivan, free water and snacks, and room to shape the day around golf, history, food, or seaside views.

“What a truly wonderful day. The best way to see St. Andrews and Fife. Started by meeting us at the hotel in a very nice van stocked with water/snack. Customized the day based on our interests and even added a stop back in Edinburgh. Had a wonderful lunch right at the Old Course which was a huge highlight for the golfers. So much better then a large group tour and perfect for our first full day there when we were still adjusting to the time change. Alexander took pictures of the entire day and then air dropped them to us at the completion of the tour. Alexander is a wonderful…”

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Private Glencoe Driving Tour from Edinburgh - Loch Tulla and the first Highland views
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Private Glencoe Driving Tour from Edinburgh

5.Private Glencoe Driving Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a private vehicle for up to seven people. Your guide may be Scott, Will, Adrian, Jim, or Gary. Expect Loch Lubnaig, Loch Tulla, Glen Etive, Glencoe, a local lunch stop, and room to adjust the day to your interests.

“We were on a UK tour for my 40th birthday, and Edinburgh was our second stop after Belfast, and after that we headed to London. We booked the private Glencoe tour on my actual birthday-- It was hands down the highlight of our whole trip! We saw so much in one day from the castle where Outlander and Monty Python were filmed, to highland cows, the grave of Rob Roy and small waterfall near the church and graveyard, Glencoe bogs and majestic mountains, my partner got to be Daniel Craig for a moment recreating the Glencoe scene in Skyfall, we had lunch at a local pub, we even saw standing…”

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Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan - Edinburgh Old Town: the tour’s historical core
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Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

6.Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend four hours seeing Edinburgh with a private guide such as Calais, Robert, Michael, Sandy, Alexander, or Hazel. Travel by air-conditioned minivan from your hotel, port, or station, then explore the Old Town, Royal Mile, Calton Hill, Arthur’s Seat, Greyfriars, and Leith at a pace shaped around your interests.

“What a great day! Alexander was superb. A passionate Scotsman with an amazing knowledge of everything Scotland and beyond.”

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Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour - Callander: a useful first break at the Highland gateway
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Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

7.Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel from Edinburgh to Glencoe in a private Land Rover with a guide such as Chris, Michael, or Scott. Expect flexible stops, Scottish history, Rannoch Moor views, Highland deer, possible hairy cows, and pickup from your hotel, airport, or port.

“This tour was the highlight of our UK trip! Chris was very kind in accommodating our pick up from different hotels and drop off at a different location entirely. He is a gifted storyteller, sharing Scotland's history in an engaging manner. The scenery in Glen Coe was stunning and I'm not sure Chris didn't arrange the snow on our behalf. We were lucky to catch a quick visit with some wee hairy coos before they leave for their winter home! I recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for some context to their visit to Edinburgh. Thank you, Chris!”

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Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan - The Kelpies from the Royal Route
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Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

8.Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $342

Leave Edinburgh at 9 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a kilt-wearing guide. Visit Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Loch Lomond, South Queensferry, and scenic Trossachs viewpoints, with hotel, airport, or cruise-port pickup included.

“This private tour was just great! Ben, our guide and driver was polite, on time, knowledgeable, and wore a kilt. We went to places we wanted to be and the unexpected final stop to Falkland was just awesome!”

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Private Edinburgh Full Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab LEVC TX - Starting in the Old Town: Grassmarket and the Vennel
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Private Edinburgh Full Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab LEVC TX

9.Private Edinburgh Full Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab LEVC TX

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.)

Ride through Edinburgh in a private LEVC TX black cab with a local guide such as Saf, Sean, Shaun, or Rocky. You’ll see Old Town, New Town, Arthur’s Seat, the Forth bridges, Dean Village, and Rosslyn Chapel, with pickup from hotels, stations, apartments, or the port.

“Rocky was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We covered a lot of sites in Edinburgh. We loved the Deane village, new town, old town, the grass market area, and royal palace. Loved being in a small group.”

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Central Scotland Driving Tour - Stirlingshire (Private) - Doune Castle, film locations, and a different kind of fortress
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Central Scotland Driving Tour – Stirlingshire (Private)

10.Central Scotland Driving Tour – Stirlingshire (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh in a private vehicle with guides such as Chris, Scot, or Rachael. Shape the day around castles, lochs, Highland scenery, whisky, film sites, or village streets. Stops may include Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Callander, Balquhidder, Deanston Distillery, and Culross.

“Excellent tour! Chris was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland and the locations we visited. We enjoyed Stirling castle and the Lochs and a stop off at a local farm store/restaurant. The vehicle was comfortable and clean. He provided perfect locations for photo opportunities. We highly recommend this tour!”

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The Highlands, Whisky and Castles Private Day Tour in a Premium Minivan - South Queensferry and the Three Bridges
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The Highlands, Whisky and Castles Private Day Tour in a Premium Minivan

11.The Highlands, Whisky and Castles Private Day Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $343

Travel from Edinburgh with a private guide such as Alexander or Jim, stopping at the Three Bridges, Glenturret Distillery, Loch Tay, Balquhidder, Doune Castle, and the Kelpies. You get a flexible pace, onboard Wi-Fi, bottled water, and door-to-door pickup.

“Jim was very knowledgeable about Scottish history. Even knew alot about our American hisory. We enjoyed the whole experience very much and already want to come back to visit Scotland again. Beautiful Country!”

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Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan - Falkland, the village that becomes Inverness
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Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

12.Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $411

Spend about eight hours visiting Outlander filming sites around Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned minivan. See Lallybroch at Midhope Castle, Cranesmuir in Culross, Castle Leoch at Doune, and more, with live commentary, bottled water, WiFi, and pickup offered.

“OMG! This was the best tour I’ve had in Europe. From the extremely receptive guide:punctual, organized, knowledgeable, chivalrous… can’t say enough about him. Brand new MB sprinter, branded uniform, umbrella and glasses. It felt like touring with your cool cousin. My daughter and I felt safe and entertained every step.”

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Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan - The Clyde and the Finnieston Crane
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Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan

13.Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $480

Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow in a private Mercedes-Benz minivan with Wi-Fi, hotel or port pickup, and a kilt-wearing guide such as Michael or Fraser. Spend a full day at Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove, George Square, the Clyde, Glasgow Green, and Merchant City, with time for a flexible lunch stop.

“Michael was a fantastic guide! He was so kind and friendly and enthusiastic about his city. He showed us some incredible places and found us a great place for lunch. Highly recommend!”

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Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan - The New Town and Edinburgh’s Georgian confidence
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Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

14.Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $343

Spend eight flexible hours with a private guide exploring Calton Hill, Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, the medieval Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and Rosslyn Chapel. Guides such as Sandy, Laura, Ben, and Andy are known for lively storytelling and adapting the day to your interests.

“Our tour guide Rob was absolutely incredible. He told the history of each place in such a detailed and incredibly interesting way. He was genuine, funny, and very knowledgeable. The coach was luxurious and extremely comfortable. The locations were beautiful and so rich in history. I will be booking through this company in the future.”

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From Edinburgh: Private Customizable Highlands Driving Tour - Deanston Distillery and the 18-year-old single malt
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From Edinburgh: Private Customizable Highlands Driving Tour

15.Private Customizable Highlands Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Edinburgh in a private luxury vehicle with an English-speaking guide and shape the day around your interests. Choose Deanston Distillery, Doune or Stirling Castle, Glencoe, Rob Roy’s Grave, Highland cattle, scenic stops, and a country lunch. Guides may include Kevin, Will, Scot, or Gary.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, the places we visited suited our interests.”

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