The 8 Best Private Driver Tours from Edinburgh

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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8.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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