Private tour in Edinburgh Neil F

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 1,004 USD

Saltire Flag - Full Day Tour

Tour #590597
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 7 people

7 hours

Private transportation

Party size:

1

Overview of your Edinburgh tour:

East Lothian is an area which first time tourists bypass, however it is steeped in some great History. There are many old Roman Forts in the area. It is also the birthplace of the National Flag of Scotland, the Saltire, or more commonly known as the St. Andrews cross. The legend has it in 832 AD King Hungus of Scotland prayed to St Andrew for Inspiration, before a battle with the English, and the cloud formation became apparent in the sky of a Saltire. The Scots won the battle. We look at the battle site and learn the full story, as well as visit the 13th Century Dirleton Castle, and the 15th Century clifftop Castle at Tantallon. You will also visit the town of Haddington, the oldest Royal Burgh in Scotland, as well as the birthplace of John Knox, the reformist. You will finish up with a visit to Glenkinchie Distillery for a tour and a Dram

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

Departing Edinburgh City Centre at 9. 30am - We will make our way through the Saltire Trail of East Lothian to Dirleton Castle, where entrance to the castle is optional, it is also home of the largest herbaceous border in the world, spending around 1 hour there. - We then travel around the East Lothian Coastline to the clifftop 14th century Tantallon, with stunning views over the North Sea, again entrance is optional for passengers. - From Tantallon we visit the birthplace of the St. Andrews cross, dating back to 832ad. The visitor centre is free, and we will learn all about the legend of how the flag became the national flag of Scotland. - After a fantastic lunch at the family owned Mercat Gril, we make our way to Glenkinchie Distillery, the Home of the Edinburgh malt. Tour of the Distillery followed by a couple drams appreciating the "water of life". This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minibus

Mercedes Vito 8 passenger, people carrier. A luxury BMW 7 series is available upon request at an extra charge.

What's included
  • Other: Services of a highly trained, friendly and responsible local guide who will give you interesting facts and show you some amazing places with lots of historic information. Your driver will make sure you have leisure time for comfort breaks, photo opportunities and for lunch and dinner. All our tours are easy going for all levels of mobility. Please advise if you have any special requirement. Bottled water is available throughout the tour.
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Tickets to Castles, Distilleries and other tour attractions are extra and not included in the price of the tour. We can purchase tickets for you if required. Food, drink and tastings are not included.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Layover

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 7 people

Duration:

7 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 7 people

Duration:

7 hours

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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