Edinburgh Private Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab

Discover stories of plague, fire, and innovation shaping a city that influenced urban planning worldwide.

A vision of Enlightenment ideals, its symmetry and grandeur showcase ambitious 18th-century planning.

onwards and its distinctive crown steeple is one of Edinburgh's best-known landmarks. The church's role in the Scottish Reformation and the Covenanters’ Rebellion has led to its being called "the Mother Church of World Presbyterianism". Alongside housing an active congregation, the church is one of Scotland's most popular visitor sites, welcoming over a million visitors in 2018.

These historic alleyways weave through the city, revealing dramatic perspectives and hidden corners.

ometimes shocking — exhibits from medical history.

Its grand courtyard and historic chambers reflect royal tradition, with the Queen’s Gallery displaying treasures beside the palace.

Drive Queens Drive for sweeping panoramas across Edinburgh and beyond to distant hills and sea.

Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a popular visitor attraction with over 300,000 visits each year. (drive by and drive through)

You can see our Chamber, take a free tour, get involved in free events and exhibitions and find out about the history of the Parliament.

Admire the iconic Victorian Forth Rail Bridge and the striking modern Queensferry Crossing spanning the Firth of Forth.

Discover striking monuments, including Scotland’s unfinished National Monument crowning the hill.

Cross the Water of Leith and enjoy picturesque architecture in one of Edinburgh’s hidden gems.

Nearby, the Sheep Heid Inn welcomes guests with centuries of colourful stories and famous patrons.

(Optional interior visit depending on timing.)(drive by and drive through).

Lined with landmarks, shops, and tales, it forms the vibrant spine of the Old Town.

Thanks to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, it's now famous as a possible hiding place for the Holy Grail. And while we can't promise you'll find the Grail, the sealed crypt beneath the chapel certainly sparks the imagination!

Once the site of public executions, it echoes with dramatic tales of crime and punishment.

A magical stop for photos and stories.