The 2 Best Half-Day Tours in Edinburgh

1.Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend four hours exploring Edinburgh with a private driver-guide such as Alan, Paul, Gary, Keith, or James. Ride in a VIP Mercedes minibus, see the Royal Mile and major sights, and adjust the pace for mobility needs, family interests, or cruise schedules.

“Great tour, great guide. Alan described lots of sites as we were driving through the area, lots of history, with lots of humor. We had a wonderful time and learned a lot. What a lovely city. Absolutely recommend!!!”

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2.Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $162Best value

Follow a private English-speaking guide from the Duke of Wellington statue to Calton Hill, St. Andrew Square, Charlotte Square, Stockbridge, and Dean Village. Sean may lead the way, sharing local stories as you walk for about two and a half hours through Edinburgh’s old and elegant quarters.

“Has a lovely guy called Sean who showed me and my husband around, he told us some fascinating stories of the town, it was a really enjoyable morning 🙂”

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