Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover what is beyond the city walls on your very own half day private tour of the surrounding areas of Edinburgh in our superb Land Rover Discovery. Our flexible routes takes you to the imposing Crichton Castle or Craigmillar Castle, the enchanting Rosslyn Chapel. After seeing some of the sites, we head to Dalkeith Country Park and the Restoration yard for lunch and a bit of shopping.

Based on one of our other tours, this has proven to be a superb option for the traveler that wants to venture out of Edinburgh City centre, to see the sites, possibly do a distillery tour and even be dropped of at some of the great shopping locations Edinburgh has to offer. We have toured antique stores, art galleries, and even a few coffee shops. Jokingly nicknamed the Golf Widows Tours by some of the guests, this offers one of the best ways to do something with a later start and earlier finish than other private driving tours with a price that reflects this (10am Start - 3/4pm drop off).

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Land Rover Discovery for up to 6 adults
  • Lunch Bottled water is available in the car free of charge (all other food and drink is not included within the tour)
  • Entry to the sites are not included (Castles, Distilleries etc)
  • Gratuities
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Rosslyn Chapel

Option - Visit the mythical Rosslyn Chapel made famous for its part in the Dan Brown film the Da Vinci Code, with Orcadian roots, connections to the Knights Templar, Aliens, theories of Jesus Christ's head entombed in a secret chamber under the chapel. There are too many reasons to visit this amazing place.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Crichton Castle

Option - See the diamond-faceted façade of Crichton Castle, a 14th century tower house. (Not open during the winter, but you can go for a wander around the grounds)
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dalkeith Country Park

Option - Stop off at the Restoration Yard, a converted stables from the 1700's for a spot of shopping and lunch.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glenkinchie Distillery

Option - Tope of the day by visiting our local-ish lowland distillery, Glenkinchie. Here you can do a tour around this beautiful distillery and finish up with a sample of what it has to offer.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)?

A: This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

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This adventure is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Land Rover Discovery for up to 6 adults
  • LunchBottled water is available in the car free of charge (all other food and drink is not included within the tour)
  • Entry to the sites are not included (Castles, Distilleries etc)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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