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Things to do in Midlothian, Scotland: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Midlothian, United Kingdom including Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel, Shore Excursion Royal Military Tattoo City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner, The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner , Edinburgh City Centre private driving tour Edinburgh Castle Rosslyn Chapel, Private Edinburgh driving tour, Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery from Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour from Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh, Bespoke Day Tours.
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1. Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore Edinburgh and nearby Rosslyn Chapel on this 9-hour private shore excursion by minivan. See Edinburgh Castle, home to several monarchs and the Scottish crown jewels. Wander down the Royal Mile and around the New Town, experiencing both ancient Edinburgh and the modern cosmopolitan city. Drive past the Scottish Parliament and around Arthur’s Seat before heading out to visit Rosslyn Chapel, built in the mid-15th Century and made famous by the Da Vinci Code.
Inclusions: Bottled water and soft drinks, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by VIP Class 8 seat Mercedes Minibus or 6 seat "V" Class Mercedes
Exclusions: Entrance fees to Edinburgh Castle or Holyrood Palace, Booster and child seats (additional cost)
Reviewed By SidMaxwell
Alan provides us a great family experience on this half day tour. He knows and loves the history of the city and his tours are both interesting and entertaining. He was great with our children and when we had an accident with broken eyeglasses he went out of his way to arrange an immediate appointment and they were repaired is a few minutes and we were on our way again. Alan is a very thoughtful person and will make sure you have a great experience. I highly recommend any of his tours.
2. Shore Excursion Royal Military Tattoo City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a packed 12-hour private shore excursion that takes in Edinburgh, Rosslyn Chapel, and the famed Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Enjoy undivided attention from your driver-guide as you travel via VIP Class Mini bus through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town. Drive outside of the city to the mysterious medieval chapel, before returning to the capital for a local pub dinner and reserved seating for a stirring display of music and dance against the enchanting backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Complimentary snacks are available on most vehicles, 4-course dinner and two Malt Whisky's, Driver/guide, Transport by VIP Class 8 seat Mercedes Minibus or 6 seat "V" Class Mercedes, Port pickup and drop-off, Reserved seating at the Edinburgh Tattoo, Admission to Rosslyn Chapel, Soda/Pop
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Reviewed By SidMaxwell
Alan provides us a great family experience on this half day tour. He knows and loves the history of the city and his tours are both interesting and entertaining. He was great with our children and when we had an accident with broken eyeglasses he went out of his way to arrange an immediate appointment and they were repaired is a few minutes and we were on our way again. Alan is a very thoughtful person and will make sure you have a great experience. I highly recommend any of his tours.
3. The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a drive down the Royal Mile, experience ancient Edinburgh and the vibrant and bustling modern cosmopolitan city. At the bottom of The Royal Mile sits The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the Monarch which was built in the 16th Century.Your tour will take you past the Scottish Parliament and round Arthurs Seat before heading out to visit Rosslyn Chapel. Built in the mid-15th Century it is one of Scotlands architectural masterpieces. Later, we return to the City for your evening meal at a typically Scottish pub/restaurant before being driven up to Edinburgh Castle and your reserved seating for the evening performance of the world famous Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo. After the performance you will be transferred by waiting vehicle, back to your hotel accommodation.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Complimentary snacks are available on most vehicles, 4-course dinner, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by VIP Class 8 seat Mercedes Minibus or 6 seat "V" Class Mercedes, Reserved seating at the Edinburgh Tattoo, Admission to Rosslyn Chapel, Soda/Pop
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Reviewed By SidMaxwell
Alan provides us a great family experience on this half day tour. He knows and loves the history of the city and his tours are both interesting and entertaining. He was great with our children and when we had an accident with broken eyeglasses he went out of his way to arrange an immediate appointment and they were repaired is a few minutes and we were on our way again. Alan is a very thoughtful person and will make sure you have a great experience. I highly recommend any of his tours.
4. Edinburgh City Centre private driving tour Edinburgh Castle Rosslyn Chapel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This eight-hour tour will include all of the most popular and main tourist attractions that Edinburgh has to offer, including some spots you will not find in any guide or tourist book. This tour is extremely popular with visitors who have plenty of time and want to see what Edinburgh and the Lothian's has to offer. You will take in Leith Links, The Scottish Parliament, The Palace of Holyrood House, St Giles, The Royal Mile and of course Edinburgh Castle. You will also be driven around Arthur Seat and the Crags for some of the most breathtaking views the city has to offer. Discover mystery and intrigue at the world famous Rosslyn Chapel. Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code put Rosslyn Chapel on the map, and visitors like you come from all over the world to see where the Da Vinci Code was filmed. This beautiful and mysterious building is known for its cryptic carvings and captivating legends about the Holy Grail, the Knights Templar, and Freemasonry.
Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Guides are not allowed to give guided tours on the inside of historic buildings, Entrance Fee to Edinburgh Castle and Rosslyn Chapel
Reviewed By SidMaxwell
Kevin arranged a custom version of his St Andrews trip for us to add multiple stops at film locations for Outlander — our favorite TV series. Kevin is the expert on the show and is full of interesting details about the filming locations across Scotland and the show itself. I’m re-watching the early seasons now that I have his insights. We also enjoyed the St Andrews visit of course. Kevin was patience and great with the children and is simply a great tour guide. He is not only very knowledgeable but he is considerate and kind. Highly recommend.
5. Private Edinburgh driving tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour is perfect for those who want to see the best Edinburgh has to offer by combining the comfort of private transportation and being able to stop and wander as much or as little as you like. You will see the main sights of Edinburgh plus visit local spots with a local guide who knows Edinburgh inside out. You will learn and the history and the culture of Scotland's Capital and see the best of Edinburgh has to offer and by the end of the day you will have seen more and learned more than most tourists do in days of walking.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By FormanFive
We had such a wonderful day with Will, even with the rain! (He taught us the word "smirr" for a light rain, which I misheard as smurf rain, which I think amused him). We are a family of 5 expat Americans living in the UK, looking for a private tour during these times of Covid. He had hand sanitiser in the van and was appropriately masked up and social distanced throughout the day. Will took us to an excellent coffee shop to get us started (he has great recommendations for coffee shops in Edinburgh), then guided us through Stirling Castle. He had asked us what we hoped to see and do during the day in advance so he could plan the day out and he went out of his way to try to hunt down a Highland cow for us, despite the off season (most are tucked away in barns during the wet season). He was super flexible for when the kids got worn out at a place or the road was closed to a site. The best part was chatting about a tour we took to Stonehenge and he piped up, "Want to see some standing stones you can touch?" Not 5 minutes later he had driven us to an isolated farmers field where we got to touch these beautiful old stones, standing in the mist. He took us to a very tasty place for hot pies and chips for lunch and was great about letting us eat in the van while he took a walk in the rain, since Covid restrictions meant no eating in restaurants and the weather was not great. And he was great about pointing out when we could and could not take a bathroom break, so we didn't end up with any uncomfortable bladders. All in all, it was a great day thanks to Will's stories and enthusiasm. We wouldn't hesitate to use his services again one day.
6. Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 411 reviews
Join this small group tour (13 passengers or less) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across the historic Scotland/England border and south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site celebrating the power – and northern limit – of the Roman Empire. Other highlights on this tour include the mighty Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh as you journey at a relaxed pace through the beautiful Borderlands.
Inclusions: Small group tour - 13 passengers or less, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Attraction Entrance Fees
Reviewed By EmJo
23 October 2020. Almost everything is so good, but Glencoe stood out due to its natural beauty. We were on the foot of the mountains. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!! Keith was our tourguide and driver. Very professional. :)
7. Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery from Edinburgh
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4.7 based on 112 reviews
Explore the legends of Rosslyn Chapel and journey through the Scottish Lowlands on this borders tour. Discover Melrose Abbey, the fabled resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce and take a 'tour and a taste' at Glenkinchie, a rare lowland whisky distillery.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By 167mahmoudm
A fantastic day with Neil our tour guide. A PLENTY of information in attractive way. Ask to go the trip with him. You deserve a trip like this with a fantastic tour guide like Neil. We saw 7 lochs, 4 castles, and two villages. Thank you Neil
8. Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 164 reviews
This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn Chapel and tell you the stories of these incredible places and 'Braveheart', 'William Wallace', 'Robert the Bruce' and the 'Da Vinci Code' along the way.
Inclusions: Driver/guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, All Admissions are extras
Reviewed By C1893GXsallyj
Amazing day tour to Loch Ness with Michael - he looked after us all well and told great stories & took us to stunning view points! I loved it and am keen to book another tour soon.
9. Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 358 reviews
Uncover the myths and legends around the Da Vinci Code, the Knights Templar and the heart of Robert the Bruce. Your tour takes you south to the world famous Scott’s View, with stunning views over the Tweed Valley and the Eildon Hills. From here you travel to Melrose exploring the great Border Abbey of Melrose, burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart. This is also your lunch stop. From here you will make your way to the stunning 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel, immortalised in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” where you can find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the “Holy Grail”.
Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Small group tour (16 people max), Transport by 16-seat Mercedes luxury mini-coach
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Entrance fees (Melrose Abbey, Rosslyn Chapel)
Reviewed By 464kathyi
Just returned from a lovely trip to the beautiful city of Edinburgh, can't wait to go back ???? During my stay I booked two 1 day tours with Rabbis. Firstly a huge thank you for running the tours with just the 2 of us, our stay had been planned around these days out so very grateful they went ahead. The Outlander tour with Lizzie was amazing as was Lizzie, she went out of her way to ensure we had a great day even though the weather was a bit liquidy! She was extremely knowledgeable about the Outlander series/locations and Scottish history in general, many thanks Lizzie. Our second tour was to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife with David who was fab, he was extremely helpful, flexible, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. The villages were beautiful and St Andrews was stunning, we were also fortunate enough to have lovely sunny weather. I would highly recommend both tours and guides! Kathy ☀️☔????
10. Bespoke Day Tours
This luxury tour allows you to create your experience in line with your own personal desires and requests. Our in house tour creation team will be on hand to assist and provide recommendations to ensure you see the finest locations in the time you have with us.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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