Edinburgh · VIP
Good vip experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste haggis, whisky, and local favorites while exploring Edinburgh’s West End, New Town, and Old Town with a private guide.
“The guide was knowledgeable, amiable and funny. Also he had earpieces so we could all hear him. The selection of foods and drinks was perfect.”
Review of a private Highlands and Loch Ness tour from Edinburgh, with castles, Glencoe, Highland cows, luxury transport, and flexible guiding.
“Nathan was the absolute best! We throughly enjoyed our day with him and the history he shared about each location, highly recommend!”
Taste five rare Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, with regional stories, expert guides, and an atmospheric underground setting.
“Our whiskey connoisseur Eleanor was excellent and giving us the best underground experience I’ve ever been too”
See Edinburgh by private vehicle with a Scottish driver, from Britannia and Calton Hill to Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle.
“Peter our tour guide was very professional and respectful. He took his time showing us around. Took our pictures. We were able to modify our tour. He asked us what we wanted to see and do. Our driver was also very caring. Thank you.”
Review of a private Edinburgh tour to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, castles, the Kelpies, and the Highlands with a personal guide.
“Lovely guide Mr Noel showed us idyllic spots and highlights during a daytrip . All wishes were fulfulled with big satisfaction. Highly recommended!”
Explore Stirling, the Trossachs, lochs, castles, Kelpies, and Highland cows on a private, flexible day tour from Edinburgh.
“This tour was fantastic. Stuart our guide has a degree in history and was the perfect host for this tour. The tour was 10 hours long and was tailored to what we wanted to see and do. Stuart’s knowledge and commentary provided extra insight into the Scottish history of the Kelpies, StIrling Castle and many other stops. What a wonderful, memorable day we had, My husband and I are talking about already coming back for an Isle of Skye tour in the very near future.”
See Glasgow’s cathedral, Merchant City, Kelvingrove, and River Clyde with a private guide in a Wi-Fi Mercedes minivan from Edinburgh.
“We had a wonderful day. Our guide was knowledgable and engaging and had many fun anecdotes to share along our trip. The van was comfortable and my parents who have mobility issues were looked after during the transitions in and out to various locations. We had some dietary concerns that meant we had to change a previously booked restaurant for lunch and our guide Fraser and the company’s administrator were lovely about making the change. We had a delicious meal at The butterfly and the pig. The tour was a perfect length and we were able to enjoy many points of interest and learn a lot in just the one…”
Explore Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, and Loch Lomond on a private Edinburgh day tour with a kilt-wearing local guide.
“Beautiful experience. Andrew Swain was brilliant and made the trip most enjoyable for us. This is a trip for a group of 7 friends and Andrew made it the most memorable for us. Thank you Hopscotch.”
Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Great Glen and Pitlochry on a private, guide-led day from Edinburgh.
“We had very good experience and Barney our guide was fantastic with all the Scottish history and was a perfect gentleman”
Explore Stirling, Callander, Kilchurn Castle, Inveraray, Loch Lomond, and the West Highlands on a private Edinburgh day tour.
“This trip to the West Highlands was a wonderful experience for the two of us. It’s really remarkable how fast you can get from Edinburgh to these lovely Highlands. Our Guide Fraser was telling a lot about these beautiful landscapes and also about the Scottish History. We had a great time together with this very friendly guy Fraser. Sabine and Monika”
See Edinburgh in one private day, from the Royal Mile and Holyroodhouse to Dean Village, Arthur’s Seat, Leith, and Britannia.
“Chris was very accommodating and we had a wonderful tour. So much to see and learn in Edinburgh. The 5 of us - from 12 to 84 years old loved it.”
A private three-day journey from Edinburgh to Skye, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands, with castles, wildlife, and flexible stops.
“We had a wonderful tour of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye with Noel as our guide. Noel is extremely knowledgeable, patient and funny. His love for Scottish history is contagious. From climbing to the top of Neist Point to get our pictures in 75 mph winds to having us find eternal youth by dipping our faces in the sligachan river to surprising us with delicious local tablet (only the best for my guests) Noel was the perfect host.”
Explore Rosslyn Chapel, Abbotsford, Traquair House, and Scott’s View on a private Scottish Borders tour from Edinburgh.
“Laura provided one of the best tours we've ever had. She is a wonderful, courteous guide who went beyond our expectations. Laura called ahead for site guides at Rosslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey with both gentlemen greeting us aRead more”
Private Edinburgh Airport transfer in a Mercedes van, with meet and greet, flight tracking, 60 minutes waiting, luggage help, and bottled water.
“Our driver was excellent and when out of his was to make us feel welcomed in Edinburgh. He was also very friendly and shared a lot of useful information about Edinburgh and its must see attractions.”
Private Mercedes V Class transfer from Edinburgh Airport to your Edinburgh address, with a waiting driver, baggage help, and door-to-door service.
“Wow…I can’t say enough about Sandy. Our flight was rerouted from Edinburgh to Glasgow and Sandy wasted no time making the adjustment. My husband and I were a little lost in Glasgow but once we found Sandy, all was good. Sandy helped us with our bags at the airport and at our final destination. The ride to our destination was great. Sandy was so knowledgeable about the area, the history and just in general a great conversationalist. He even suggested a tour that we actually did and that was great! We enjoyed Sandy and his service so much, we booked him to take us back to the airport for our…”
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