The 4 Best Private Castle Tours in Edinburgh

1.Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Set out from Edinburgh with Ed Silinis of Ed Private Tours for an eight-hour private trip to the Forth Bridges, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and Linlithgow Palace. You get hotel pickup, private transport, bottled water, and room to adjust the day around your interests, walking pace, and family needs. Admission fees are extra.

“Our tour guide Ed was awesome. His Mercedes vehicle was very comfortable. Before the trip, Ed customised the tour to fit our requirements of limited walking for which I was grateful. It was the perfect mix of a lovely travel via Ed's car, across the gorgeous Scottish lands and listening to history from Ed (His knowledge of the history of Scotland is amazing). Very much recommended.”

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

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

Travel from Edinburgh in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a kilt-wearing guide such as Ben. Visit Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, Doune Castle, South Queensferry, and scenic Trossachs viewpoints in about eight hours. The route can be customized, making it a useful choice when you want a personal day out without joining a large group.

“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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3.Highlands Cows Glencoe and Castles Private Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Edinburgh in a private Mercedes minivan with a guide such as Troy, stopping for Highland cows, Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle, Kilchurn Castle, Glencoe, Doune Castle, and the Kelpies. Scottish snacks and water are included, while attraction entry and lunch cost extra. The long day suits small groups wanting flexibility.

“My wife and I had the best time with Troy on a private tour of the Scottish Highlands on a beautiful Saturday in October. Troy picked us up in Edinburgh and made sure to get a sense of what we were looking to see and do before we even hit the road. We felt very comfortable with Troy and loved all of the history and stories that he shared of all the things we saw. You can really tell that he loves doing this and takes a lot of pride in the history, heritage and folklore of Scotland. The highlight of the tour for us was the beautiful landscape of…”

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4.Private Tour of Highlands, Lochs & Castles from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 10 hours

Take a private 10-hour drive from Edinburgh through Loch Lomond, Luss, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and the Kelpies. You can travel with up to four people in a car or SUV, with guides such as Corinne, Simon, Taimur, or Brian available depending on the booking. Inveraray Castle entry is optional.

“We had a fantastic experience with E2G Tours. Simon, our guide, was absolutely excellent – knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating insights into the Highlands. His guidance made the tour not only informative but also truly enjoyable. Thank you, Simon, for making our trip such a memorable one!”

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