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).
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Land Rover Discovery for up to 6 adults
Entry to the sites are not included (Castles, Distilleries etc)
Gratuities
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
You will be collected from you choice of start point or accommodation
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Rosslyn Chapel
1 hour
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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Crichton Castle
45 min
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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Dalkeith Country Park
1 hour 30 min
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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Glenkinchie Distillery
1 hour 15 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)
Can I cancel Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Land Rover Discovery for up to 6 adults
What's not included?
- Entry to the sites are not included (Castles, Distilleries etc)
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Rosslyn Chapel, Crichton Castle, Dalkeith Country Park, Glenkinchie Distillery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Monarch Tours
