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Private Edinburgh and Scotland Tours

Tailor-made days out with a private driver. Castles, lochs, whisky and the Highlands at your pace.

  • Your itinerary
  • Small group comfort
  • Local advice
  • Fixed price

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In short

CabAir offers private tailor-made tours from Edinburgh. You choose the destination, the stops and the pace. A professional driver in a comfortable vehicle takes you to castles, lochs, whisky distilleries and Highland scenery with a fixed price agreed before you travel.

Edinburgh and Scotland Tours with CabAir

Big coach tours run on a timetable. Ours runs on yours. Linger where the view is best, skip what does not interest you and add a lunch stop wherever you like. Whether you are a family of four or a corporate party of eight, you travel in one comfortable vehicle with someone who knows the roads.

Your itinerary

Start from your hotel, finish where you like.

Small group comfort

Private vehicle, no strangers, no rush.

Local advice

Tips on photo stops, lunch, and the quiet places.

Fixed price

No add-ons for stops that are part of the plan.

Popular day tours from Edinburgh

Private tour vehicle at a viewpoint over Loch Lomond

Choose one of these routes or ask for something different.

  • Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
  • Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument
  • St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife
  • Rosslyn Chapel and Roslin Glen
  • Glencoe and the Highlands (long day)
  • Whisky distillery visits
  • Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland
  • Edinburgh city highlights and Arthur's Seat

Your itinerary

Start from your hotel, finish where you like.

Small group comfort

Private vehicle, no strangers, no rush.

Quick answer

Are your tours guided?

Our drivers are professional chauffeurs who share local knowledge as you travel. They are not accredited tour guides. If you need an official guide, we can coordinate one at the destination.

Build a tour around your interests

Black Mercedes V-Class driving through the Scottish Highlands near Glencoe

Tell us what matters to you: film locations, castles, family history, wildlife, whisky or photography. We shape a route that makes the most of the day, and adjust it on the road if the weather changes. Long routes such as the Highlands work best with an early start. See the Edinburgh Airport to Scottish Highlands route if you want to land and head north the same day.

Small group comfort

Private vehicle, no strangers, no rush.

Local advice

Tips on photo stops, lunch, and the quiet places.

Quick answer

How long is a typical day tour?

Most day tours are 8 to 10 hours. Shorter city or half-day trips are available.

Tours for groups, cruise guests and visitors

Edinburgh Old Town and castle skyline at night

Cruise guests can start from the port with a cruise transfer and return before departure. Families and groups of up to eight can book an 8 seater van. Executive travellers can choose the Executive Van for a quieter ride. Combine a tour with hourly chauffeur hire for a fully flexible day.

Local advice

Tips on photo stops, lunch, and the quiet places.

Fixed price

No add-ons for stops that are part of the plan.

Quick answer

Can I plan the route myself?

Absolutely. Send us your ideas and we will advise on timings and add suggestions.

Recommended vehicles

The right vehicle for this journey

Whole fleet
Executive Van: Mercedes V-Class or similar

Executive Van

Mercedes V-Class or similar

Business-class travel for groups. A spacious, calm business-class cabin makes the V-Class the first choice for executives, VIP delegations and wedding parties.

6 passengers Up to 6 medium suitcases
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8 Seater Van: Mercedes Vito or similar

8 Seater Van

Mercedes Vito or similar

Space for the whole group in one vehicle. A comfortable minibus for families, friends, golf parties and corporate teams that want to travel together.

8 passengers Up to 6 medium suitcases
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Estate Car: Skoda Superb Estate or similar

Estate Car

Skoda Superb Estate or similar

The same comfort as our saloon with a much larger load space. Perfect for golf clubs, skis, pushchairs and families who travel with more luggage than usual.

4 passengers Up to 4 medium suitcases
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Executive Car: Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 or similar

Executive Car

Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6 or similar

A premium saloon for business travel and special occasions. A refined ride and a smartly dressed professional chauffeur.

3 passengers Up to 3 medium suitcases
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Included and optional extras

Everything you need for a smooth journey. Add extras when booking.

  • Meet and Greet

    Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and helps with luggage.

  • Child, infant and booster seats

    Infant seat (0 to 15 months), child seat (15 months to 6 years) and backless booster (6 years and over). Add at checkout.

  • Flight monitoring

    We track your flight live and adjust pick-up time if it is early or delayed.

    Included

  • Free waiting time at the airport

    One hour of free waiting time on airport pick-ups, counted from your landing time.

    Included

  • Additional stop

    Add a stop on the way for a hotel, shop or a friend. Add it in the booking form.

  • Return journey discount

    Book your return at the same time and save an extra 5 percent.

    5% off

Customer reviews

Rated Excellent by travellers across Scotland

619 verified Google reviews and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award. Real feedback from real passengers.

“Exceptionally punctual, kept me in the loop continuously, highly recommended!”
Tero TuominenPosted on Google
“Fantastic service. Needed to go from Edinburgh airport to Fort William at short notice. Driver really nice guy, drove safely and the car was extremely clean. Would use again.”
James KennyPosted on Google
“Perfect for early morning flights. Arrived early and got me to the airport at 4:30am. Very smooth experience! I've had other taxi services not show before at this time which is never nice, so I'm glad to have found a trusted service for early airport drop offs.”
Callum FullerPosted on Google
FAQ

Edinburgh and Scotland Tours: your questions answered

More answers on our booking guide and FAQ.

Are your tours guided?

Our drivers are professional chauffeurs who share local knowledge as you travel. They are not accredited tour guides. If you need an official guide, we can coordinate one at the destination.

How long is a typical day tour?

Most day tours are 8 to 10 hours. Shorter city or half-day trips are available.

Can I plan the route myself?

Absolutely. Send us your ideas and we will advise on timings and add suggestions.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Entrance tickets and meals are not included in the transfer price, but we can recommend what to book in advance.

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