Private Driver Tour
Royal Palaces Tour from Edinburgh
Three royal palaces steeped in Stewart and Stuart history.
Royal Palaces of Scotland: Linlithgow, Stirling & Falkland
Route
Edinburgh → Edinburgh
Recommended start
08:30
Royal Palaces Tour from Edinburgh is a private 10-hour day tour from Edinburgh, stopping at Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle, Falkland. Prices start from £500 per vehicle with your driver included.
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What is this tour about?
Three royal residences in one private day. Linlithgow Palace — birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots; Stirling Castle — the crowning place of Scottish monarchs; and Falkland Palace — a Stewart hunting retreat in the heart of Fife.
- Duration
- 10 hours
Customise your itinerary
3 of 3 stops selected · 3 included
Stop 1 · castle
Linlithgow Palace
IncludedBirthplace of Mary Queen of Scots — a magnificent royal ruin on Linlithgow Loch.
75 minHistoric Scotland admission applies.
Stop 2 · castle
Stirling Castle
IncludedOne of Scotland's grandest castles, on a volcanic crag.
105 min
Stop 3 · village
Falkland
IncludedCharming Fife village doubling as 1940s Inverness in Outlander.
60 minFree village walk; Falkland Palace has NTS admission.
All stops on this tour are included by default.
What's included
- Private driver & vehicle
- Fuel & parking
- Free bottled water
- Flexible timings
Not included
- Palace admission fees
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
Palaces open year-round; hours vary in winter.
How much does this tour cost?
| Vehicle | Fixed price |
|---|---|
| Saloon | £500 |
| Standard MPV | £550 |
| Executive Saloon | £550 |
| Luxury Saloon | £800 |
| Eight-Seater Van | £850 |
Per vehicle for 10 hours, driver included. Extra stops or time are priced before you pay.
Booking terms
Tours: free cancellation more than 48 hours before the start, 50% of the price from 24 to 48 hours, and the full price under 24 hours or for a no-show.