East Lothian Tour

DEPARTURE TIME

08:00AM TO 18:00PM

AVAILABILITY

ALL YEAR

DURATION

8 HOURS

MILES

75

Exploring The East Lothian Tour

Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich history of East Lothian, a region known for its picturesque coastline, medieval castles, and charming countryside. This tour takes you through some of Scotland’s most fascinating historic sites, from the grand Dirleton Castle to the impressive ruins of Tantallon Castle perched on dramatic cliffs. Explore the rustic charm of Preston Mill, an 18th-century watermill, and stroll through North Berwick, a delightful seaside town known for its sandy beaches and the Scottish Seabird Centre. Finally, indulge in a whisky-tasting experience at Glenkinchie Distillery, home to one of Scotland’s finest Lowland single malts. This tour is a perfect mix of history, nature, and Scottish hospitality.

Tour Highlights

Dirleton Castle

A stunning medieval fortress surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.

North Berwick

A picturesque coastal town with golden beaches, fantastic seafood, and panoramic views of Bass Rock.

Glenkinchie Distillery

A traditional Lowland whisky distillery where you can learn about the whisky-making process and enjoy a tasting session.

Preston Mill

A charming 18th-century watermill with a distinctive Dutch-style conical roof.

Time Or Date

Tantallon Castle

A dramatic clifftop stronghold with breathtaking views of the North Sea, once home to the powerful Douglas family.

Choose Your Tour Vehicle

Good Journey Scotland Eco Car Service

Eco

Seats up to 4 passengers with space for 1–2 suitcases. Ideal for city travel, airport trips, and everyday commuting at the best price. Typically, a hybrid vehicle, such as the Toyota Prius or similar.

Good Journey Scotland Business Class Car Service

Business

Offers premium travel with top-tier vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, or Volvo S90. Perfect for business meetings, airport transfers, single or multi-day tours or luxury city travel, these services ensure professional drivers, a refined experience, and pre-booked convenience for up to 4 passengers.

Good Journey Scotland Minivan Service

MPV

Multi purpose vehicle that allows up to 6 passengers or 4 passengers with 4 large Suitcases. Excellent choice for the family or when you want extra space and comfort for longer trips or for touring single day or more. VW Sharan or similar.

Good Journey Scotland MPV Service

Minivan

Mid Sized van with seating for up to 8 people and 6 large suitcases. Great choice for airport transfers, touring, or just cost-effectively moving 8 passengers point to point or for touring. Mercedes Vito, Ford Tourneo or similar.

Good Journey Scotland VIP Sprinter Service

Shuttle Bus

Mid sized van with seating for 8 passengers and up to 10 suitcases with extended load area. When you need that extra luggage space. VW Transporter or Vauxhall Vivaro LWB or similar

Good Journey Scotland VIP V Class Service

VIP V Class

CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN high-end Mercedes V CLASS Van with comfortable seating for up to 7 passengers and 6 suitcases. MERCEDES V CLASS ONLY

Good Journey Scotland VIP SUV Service

VIP SUV

Chauffeur-driven SUVs with a capacity for 6 passengers with no luggage or 4 passengers with 4 large suitcases. Large vehicles offering space and comfort. MERCEDES GLS, BMW X5, LANDROVER DEFENDER, V CLASS LANDJET (2 Captain Seats with tables middle row plus 4 individual seats) or similar

Good Journey Scotland VIP Sprinter Service

VIP Sprinter

UPTO 16 PASSENGERS WITH NO LUGGAGE SPACE. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEND 2 X 8 SEATERS SHOULD A 16 SEAT MINIBUS NOT BE AVAILABLE AT NO EXTRA COST TO THE CUSTOMER.

What to bring

As we like to give you as much time out of the vehicle as possible with many opportunities for walks. We highly recommend you layer your clothing to heat up or cool down easily. The additional clothing be of a windproof/waterproof nature. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Believe it or not, sun-block is a must with a hat and sunglasses in the summer months. Midge repellent is advised in the height of summer and MAKE SURE YOU DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA!

Your tour

The price you pay for your private tour will be based on the vehicle category chosen. Minimum of 4 seats to a maximum of 8 seats in our modern air-conditioned vehicles. Please see fleet guide to pick the best vehicle for your requirements.Please bear in mind european cars are smaller than the american equivalent. Please inform us of any special considerations or mobility restrictions.

Children

All children are permitted on our tours. Please inform us of any baby/child seat requirements. There will be a £10 charge per seat per tour.

Departure/Return point

Your chosen point – within Edinburgh or Glasgow. The tour will end in the same city you were picked up from to a point of your choosing.

Luggage

This is limited to one piece of luggage (like an airline cabin bag) with a maximum weight of 15kg per person. For guidance, measurements should be no more than 65cm x 45cm x 30cm / 25in x 18in x 12in. You are allowed one small carry-on bag for onboard personal items.

Cancellations

For cancellations made more than 24hrs before departure, a 100% refund will be given. For cancellations made less than 24hrs before departure, there will be no refund.

Alterations

We reserve the right to alter tour itineraries due to weather conditions, seasonal variations, availability, road conditions, or any other circumstances. Under no circumstances can we be held responsible for these alterations.

Insurance

Whilst the company holds insurance meeting all statutory requirements. We strongly recommend that passengers hold comprehensive and suitable medical, travel, and cancellation insurance to cover during your travel.

Language

Please highlight if you wish a driver-guide in your spoken language. We will do our best to accommodate pending availability. All tours are with English speaking driver-guides unless otherwise stated.

Gratuities

This is optional and not included in the tour prices. This is discretionary and payable directly to your driver-guide .

What included in the tour

The tour price includes transportation and the services of your driver-guide only. There will be optional extras such as visitor attractions, and tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day. Each tour will advise which attractions are available should you wish to visit.

Not included

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