Britannia & the Forth bridges: a private tour from Edinburgh.
The Royal Yacht Britannia is moored at Leith, about 20 minutes from central Edinburgh. A private 6-hour day with Britannia, South Queensferry, the Forth bridges and Blackness Castle is £760 per car in a Mercedes V-Class, with your chauffeur’s travel from Glasgow included.
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).
The Royal Yacht Britannia, the three Forth bridges and Blackness Castle, with your own car and chauffeur. Your Glasgow chauffeur drives through and collects you from Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location. A private guided Edinburgh tour, with your own private driver and car service for the day.
At a glance
Times
6 hours, for example 10am to 4pm
Pickup
Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location
Stops
Royal Yacht Britannia, South Queensferry, North Queensferry viewpoint, Blackness Castle
Best for
Families, royal history and cruise passengers
Price
£760 (V-Class, 6 hours, travel from Glasgow included)
Priced at our hourly rate of £95 an hour in a Mercedes V-Class: 6 hours with you plus about 2 hours of your chauffeur’s travel from Glasgow. The C-Class, S-Class and Audi Q7 are also available. One clear price, agreed before the day.
The stops in pictures
Royal Yacht BritanniaOn boardThe Forth BridgeSouth QueensferryThe high streetBlackness Castle
The Royal Yacht Britannia carried the Royal Family for more than 40 years and is now moored at Leith. Walk through the state apartments, the crew’s quarters and the engine room at your own pace.
Then drive west to South Queensferry, a harbour town beneath the three Forth bridges, including the red Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cross the Queensferry Crossing for the view back, and finish at Blackness Castle, the ship-shaped fortress known as the ship that never sailed. It is a private chauffeur day out, just your group, with no coach and no strangers.
How the day runs
10:00 — Pickup from Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location.
10:20 — The Royal Yacht Britannia at Leith.
12:20 — Lunch in South Queensferry, beneath the Forth bridges.
14:05 — North Queensferry, for the view back at the Forth Bridge.
14:45 — Blackness Castle.
16:00 — Drop-off back at your pickup point.
Timings are a guide. Your chauffeur follows your pace, so linger where you like.
Constantine ChauffeursYour route
Britannia & the Forth, the route.
Edinburgh to Blackness Castle · about 35 miles
•Pickup: Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location
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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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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.
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Sean M. · Local Guide
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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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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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A private car and chauffeur for 6 hours, just your group
Pickup and drop-off in Edinburgh city centre or your pickup location
Pickups outside Edinburgh city centre are quoted from your postcode
Your chauffeur’s travel from Glasgow, fuel, parking and all waiting time
Your own timings within your booked hours
A live tracking link before pickup, so you can see where your car is
Not included
Entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Blackness Castle. 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 Royal Yacht Britannia tickets online in advance, especially in summer.
Blackness Castle is run by Historic Environment Scotland and charges an entry fee.
Arriving by cruise ship at Leith, Newhaven or South Queensferry? We can collect you at the port.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a waterproof jacket.
Common questions
How long is the Britannia and Forth bridges tour?
6 hours, for example 10am to 4pm, with about 2 hours on the Royal Yacht Britannia, lunch in South Queensferry and time at Blackness Castle.
How much is a private Britannia tour from Edinburgh?
£760 for 6 hours 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.
Can you pick us up from a cruise ship?
Yes. We can collect you from the cruise port at Leith, Newhaven or South Queensferry instead. Tell us your ship and all-aboard time.
Are tickets included?
No. Entry to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Blackness Castle is not included, so book these directly.
