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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Private Guided Tour

By UK Tours & Activites
Free cancellation available
Price is £326 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a 70-acre haven of rare plants and scenic views, renowned for 350 years of botanical exploration and global plant diversity. Optional: enjoy 2-way private transport for a seamless, luxurious experience.

Available in:

  • English and French
  • German, Spanish , Russian and Italian Languages

Choose any of these fantastic options:

2-hour: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tour (No Transport)
Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and explore exotic plants, themed gardens, and 350 years of botanical history in a peaceful setting with skyline views.

3-hour: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tour & Transport
Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with private transfers for a smooth, stress-free journey. Discover rare plants, scenic landscapes, and rich heritage.

This exclusive nature walk by Rosotravel blends Edinburgh’s rich history with serene botanical beauty.

Activity location
  • Malmaison Edinburgh City
    • 22 Saint Andrew Square
    • EH2 1AY, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • The Orchard Bar & Restaurant
    • EH3 5JZ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Check availability

2H: Royal Botanic Garden EN,FR
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and explore exotic plants, themed gardens, and 350 years of botanical history in a
,: peaceful setting with skyline views.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKED028

Price details
£326.00 x 1 Adult£326.00
Total
Price is £326.00
2H:RoyalBotanicGar SP,IT,GR,RU
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • German

Duration: 2 hours: Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and explore exotic plants, themed gardens, and 350 years of botanical history in a
,: peaceful setting with skyline views.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKED028

Price details
£419.00 x 1 Adult£419.00
Total
Price is £419.00
3H:Royal Botanic Garden EN,FR
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours: Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with private transfers for a smooth, stress-free journey. Discover rare plants,
,: scenic landscapes, and rich heritage.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKED028
Pickup included

Price details
£482.00 x 1 Adult£482.00
Total
Price is £482.00
3H:RoyalBotanicGar SP,IT,GR,RU
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • German

Duration: 3 hours: Visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with private transfers for a smooth, stress-free journey. Discover rare plants,
,: scenic landscapes, and rich heritage.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKED028
Pickup included

Price details
£574.00 x 1 Adult£574.00
Total
Price is £574.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private return transport in a comfortable vehicle (in the 3-hour option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed 5-Star Private Guide fluent in your chosen language
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personalised itinerary with historical and botanical insights
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private return transport in a comfortable vehicle (in the 2-hour option)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • The itinerary depends on the selected option. The 2-hour option does not include transport.
  • This is a walking tour of the garden, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
  • For a personalised experience, we keep our private groups small (1-25 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
  • Transfers are by comfortable saloon for 1–4 people or a spacious van for 5 or more. For extra space, feel free to book the 5-person option.
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Malmaison Edinburgh City
  • 10m
Meet your guide in front of the Malmaison Edinburgh City; 22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 1AY, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting poit and the staff is not informed about the tour.
National Galleries of Scotland: National
  • 1h 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait to uncover the stories behind the nation's most iconic personalities. This elegant gallery, set in a neoclassical masterpiece on Queen Street, showcases a rich array of paintings and sculptures depicting monarchs, writers, scientists, and modern visionaries. With your Licensed Guide, admire key works that bring Scotland’s complex past to life—from the Jacobite rebellions to the Enlightenment and beyond. Each portrait reveals a tale of ambition, intellect, or influence, offering insight into the national character through art. Your guide will tailor the commentary to your interests, pointing out hidden artistic details and sharing engaging anecdotes. Your Private Guide will delve deeper into the lives of the gallery’s subjects and spotlight additional masterpieces in the collection. You'll also have more opportunities to discuss artistic movements and portraiture techniques, enhancing your appreciation of the works.
New Town
  • 45m
This walking tour also includes glimpses of Edinburgh’s grand New Town, a UNESCO-listed district with refined Georgian architecture and historic charm. Take in the sweeping views and atmosphere that have inspired countless artists, poets, and thinkers. Explore the surrounding area more fully, with stories that link Edinburgh’s Enlightenment ideals to its elegant cityscape.
Edinburgh
  • 15m
Drop-off at customer's accommodation in Edinburgh, UK.

Location

Activity location
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    Malmaison Edinburgh City
    • 22 Saint Andrew Square
    • EH2 1AY, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Orchard Bar & Restaurant
    • EH3 5JZ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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