A private 5-hour tour of Edinburgh in a Mercedes V-Class with your own chauffeur is £665, including time for lunch. We collect you from Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location and take you to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood, Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill.
Per car, not per passenger, in a Mercedes V-Class with room for up to 6 and their luggage. Collected from Edinburgh city centre, with your chauffeur’s travel from Glasgow included. Other pickups are quoted separately (terms).
Five hours around Edinburgh, including lunch, with your own car and chauffeur. Written by Constantine Chauffeurs, a Glasgow chauffeur service. A private guided Edinburgh tour, with your own private driver and car service for the day.
At a glance
Length
5 hours in Edinburgh, including lunch (for example 10am to 3pm)
Pickup
Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location
Stops
Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, lunch, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur’s Seat, Calton Hill
Best for
Visitors staying in Edinburgh and cruise passengers
We’re based in Glasgow, so the price includes your chauffeur’s drive to and from Edinburgh: 5 hours with you, plus about 2 hours of travel, at £95 an hour in a Mercedes V-Class, with room for up to 6. The C-Class, S-Class and Audi Q7 are also available. One clear price, agreed before the day.
The stops in pictures
Edinburgh CastleSt Giles’ CathedralVictoria Street & the GrassmarketHolyroodhouseArthur’s SeatCalton Hill
Edinburgh’s Old Town runs from the castle on its rock down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with Arthur’s Seat and Calton Hill giving the best views over the city.
Your chauffeur collects you, drops you at the castle, meets you at the foot of the Royal Mile after lunch, and drives you up to the viewpoints, so you save your legs for the sights.
How the tour runs
10:00 — Pickup from Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location.
10:10 — Edinburgh Castle.
12:00 — A walk down the Royal Mile, past St Giles’ Cathedral.
12:45 — Lunch in the Old Town: the Tolbooth Tavern on the Royal Mile, or the Parliament Arms on the way down to Holyrood.
13:45 — The Palace of Holyroodhouse and a drive round Arthur’s Seat on Queen’s Drive.
14:30 — Calton Hill, for the view along Princes Street to the castle.
15:00 — Drop-off back at your pickup point.
Timings are a guide. Your chauffeur follows your pace, so linger where you like.
Constantine ChauffeursYour route
Edinburgh City, your route.
Edinburgh city centre, the Old Town and Holyrood · about 8 miles
•Pickup: Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location
1Edinburgh Castle
2The Royal Mile & lunch
3Holyrood & Arthur’s Seat
4Calton Hill
Where to eat.
10% off food for Constantine guests. Book the stop with us and we’ll arrange it.
Our picks on the Royal Mile for lunch, both close to the tour’s Old Town stops. Your Glasgow chauffeur can drop you at the door.
Good service and good price. Needed a car quick from Trump Turnberry to Glasgow Airport and these guys came thru for me. Great V-Class. Will use again if I’m in the area.
Pickup was easy. They sent a tracking link to my phone, which took the guesswork out of it. I didn’t need to phone anyone or stand outside waiting. The car was clean and the driver was pleasant and friendly throughout the journey.
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Walter C. · Business
Tripadvisor
★★★★★
The car is amazing and the whole experience was amazing. I didn’t catch the driver’s name but he was brilliant. Thank you very much.
Within 90 minutes they had organized an entire itinerary, arranged a luxurious vehicle and an excellent driver, John. That level of responsiveness and service was impressive.
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Claire F.
★★★★★
A luxurious service from start to finish. An assortment of entertainment & refreshments giving that extra touch.
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Edwin P.
★★★★★
Very grateful — an excellent service, I recommend it. Reliable, punctual, friendly, great service. (Translated from Spanish)
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Sean M. · Local Guide
★★★★★
John thoughtfully stopped at scenic locations so we could photograph the Highlands’ extraordinary beauty rather than simply admire it through the windows.
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William F.
★★★★★
Came across this company by chance. Booked them for a return journey to Murrayfield Stadium for a concert.
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Fusion Music Rec
★★★★★
Booked my airport pickup over WhatsApp while I was still out in Thailand, which made the whole thing dead easy.
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Jacqueline Q.
★★★★★
My friends were having a small wedding in the city centre — I wanted to buy the transport as a gift.
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Sean M. · Local Guide
★★★★★
It felt like a genuinely personalized Highland adventure rather than a conventional sightseeing tour. An absolutely memorable day and five stars without hesitation!
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Brian H.
★★★★★
A fantastic transfer experience. Our flight arrived later than scheduled but our driver kept everything organised.
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Alan J.
★★★★★
After a long flight it was such a relief to have these guys pick me up to save the hassle. Can't recommend them enough.
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P. Tb
★★★★★
Constantine Chauffeurs picked me up after a long flight and honestly couldn't have asked for better.
A private car and chauffeur for the whole tour, just your group
Pickup and drop-off in Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location, with your chauffeur’s drive from Glasgow included
Fuel, parking and all waiting time
Your own timings: stop where you like, stay as long as you like within your booked hours
A live tracking link before pickup, so you can see where your car is
Not included
Entry tickets (castles, palaces and attractions). We don’t book or supply tickets, so book these directly.
Food and drink.
A guided commentary. Your chauffeur drives and can suggest stops, but isn’t a tour guide.
Good to know
Book Edinburgh Castle tickets online in advance, especially in summer.
The Royal Mile is cobbled and downhill from the castle, so wear comfortable shoes.
Staying outside the city centre? We quote from your postcode.
Common questions
How long is the Edinburgh city tour?
5 hours in Edinburgh, including about an hour for lunch, for example 10am to 3pm.
How much is a private Edinburgh city tour?
£665 in a Mercedes V-Class for up to 6, with fuel, parking, waiting and your chauffeur’s travel from Glasgow included. The price is per car, not per person.
Do you pick up in Edinburgh?
Yes. Your chauffeur drives through from Glasgow and collects you from Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location. Pickups outside the city centre are quoted from your postcode.
Are Edinburgh Castle tickets included?
No. Entry tickets aren’t included, so book them directly with Edinburgh Castle.
