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Private tour in Edinburgh William R

Full Day Driving Tour - Edinburgh and It's Surrounding Areas

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William R.

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When I show someone around Edinburgh, St Andrews or anywhere in Scotland I want them to feel like they are seeing it with a friend rather than a guide, as a result all my tours are fun and relaxed. There will be stories, a few laughs and as much history as interests you. Everyone wants different things so all my tours are tailored to suit your needs. As well as learning lots about Scotland past and present in an easy to understand manner, we may well end up going for tea, a whisky tasting and most importantly, getting to see spots other travelers don't get to see. Travel is something extremely important to me, it lured me away from a career in science in the UK and led me to working as a photographer for Lonely Planet, various guidebooks, magazines and newspapers. Being based in Tokyo for 11 years where I was lucky enough to travel extensively and see the world, but on visits back to Scotland with friends I found I loved nothing better than showing my own native land through the eyes of a local and this led me to moving back to Scotland and becoming a tour guide. Although I've loved all the jobs I have done previously, nothing gives me greater pleasure than what I do now as I'm lucky enough to have a job that allows me to wake up smiling every day as at the end of each day I've been lucky enough to introduce the best parts of my own country to people from all over the world. If you choose me, I'll do whatever I can to make sure you finish your day with an equally big smile and Scotland will always have a very fond place in your memories.

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour

I will personalise this tour to make sure you get to the places you want. You will see some really beautiful local spots and experience Edinburgh like a local. I'll pick you up, we'll see the Old Town and New Town, stopping to get out and walk at some spots best seen on foot. More importantly, we go way beyond the well known parts of Edinburgh and we can visit places such as Rosslyn Chapel and South Queensferry where we can see the Iconic Forth Bridges. If you want to do something else such as visit Leith and the Royal Yacht Britannia we can do that no problem, this tour is to suit you. Also, I love to make sure people get to eat and drink in the places I love away from the touristy spots, so whatever you want to try I can make it happen.

Recent Reviews

Jurgen S.
August 2025

Having William Robb as our tour guide was a complete delight. He has an exuberant personality, is highly knowledgeable about the city, its sights, and its history, and is great at telling compelling stories about the characters that have made Edinburgh such a vibrant place. Will took us to places all over the city, including more obscure (and extremely interesting) sights. He took account of our particular interests and shaped the tour beautifully. He is charming and personable (and has a wonderful Scottish accent!!) and I can enthusiastically recommend him as a guide without the slightest reservation.

Katherine S.United States
September 2023

Will was absolutely great! He really brought the history of Edinburgh and Scotland alive and showed us some lovely sites, including my mom's favorite site of our whole trip, Rosslyn Chapel. He was fun and had us laughing and enjoying every minute of our tour. Everyone in my family enjoyed the tour and they said that he brought history to life in a way that kept us engaged for the entire tour. Our family group ranged in age from mid 20's to mid 80's. We would give more that 5 stars if we could.

Cynthia Z.United States
September 2023

Will was a fantastic, funny and knowledgeable guide. He had many interesting (and many times humorous) historical stories to tell us. He customized our tour to fit our timeframe and desired destinations, and added several more of his choosing that were entertaining, fun and informative. His vehicle was new, clean and spacious for the five of us. We had a wonderful day and highly recommend him!

Fatima D.Canada
July 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our two days of touring with Wil. He is very knowledgeable, engaging, has lots of great stories to tell and was also very flexible in meeting our interests and managed our time effectively. Would definitely recommend touring with Wil if you are in Scotland one day! Thank you Wil for all of your efforts.

Timothy B.United States
July 2023

Will was fantastic…funny, intelligent, courteous, and a walking encyclopedia of knowledge regarding Scotland and Edinburgh. Kept my entire party of 5 ranging from 20 to 83 happy and entertained. Thanks, Will!

Mary Lou D.United States
August 2022

Great tour, Will has an incredible knowledge of history. Very comfortable car. Enjoyed every minute. Would strongly recommend William R. Any time.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

I will pick you up at your hotel or boat at around 9am (or earlier if you wish), depending on where I pick you up from will determine the route we take but generally start off with seeing some the tourist highlights of the Old Town and New town followed by getting you well away from the usual tourist routes to see some stunning hidden gems: - Edinburgh Old Town highlights (castle views, narrow closes of the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace views) - Edinburgh New Town highlights (Georgian architecture and grand buildings) - Stockbridge (most desirable place to live in the UK) - Dean Village (Old milling village, now stunning residential area with village feel despite being in heart of Edinburgh) - Rosslyn Chapel. Made famous by "The da Vinci Code" this chapel is steeped in mystery, Knights Templar symbology and is a highlight for all those who visit. - South Queensferry (beautiful village below Forth Rail and Road bridges) These are all just suggestions, I can make the itinerary suit your needs.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

You will be transported in a Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Black panoramic sunroof or the larger Mercedes Vito Tourer. Both vehicles are fully air conditioned, the Land Rover sits 3-4 tall adults comfortably and has 2 smaller seats at the back and the Mercedes comfortably sits 7 tall adult and has a smaller 8th seat .

What's included
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Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Food, drinks, entry to any buildings or attractions.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
286033
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Edinburgh is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience, exploring both the famous sights and hidden gems of the city. It's ideal for those who wish to connect with a local guide, William R., to gain deeper insights into Edinburgh's culture and history. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and can accommodate up to 7 people, making it great for small groups or families.

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