Our Christmas lights evening tour is a 3-hour private drive for up to 4 guests at £250 for the whole car. It covers the Christmas Market area, the Princes Street and George Street lights and the night view from Calton Hill, with an optional drop at Christmas at the Botanics. It runs from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Part of our Christmas & New Year in Edinburgh
What does the 3-hour tour include?
- Pickup and drop-off at your Edinburgh hotel or home in a Toyota Alphard.
- Christmas Market area: time to walk the stalls and big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens while the car waits nearby.
- Princes Street and George Street lights: a slow drive past the illuminations, the ice rink and the ice bar.
- Calton Hill: the classic night view over the Old Town, the castle and the festive city.
- Optional: drop-off at Christmas at the Botanics (you buy your own ticket in advance) and pickup afterwards.
Your driver-guide speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin and adjusts the order to the weather and crowds.
When does it run and how much is it?
| Date | Price (whole vehicle, up to 4 guests) |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (normal days) | £250 |
| 24, 26 and 31 Dec (+25%) | £313 |
| 25 Dec and 1 Jan (+50%) | £375 |
Evening starts usually work best from around 4:30pm, once it is dark. Check market and attraction opening hours for your date, as some close on Christmas Day.
3 hours, whole car, £250 on normal days.
Book on WhatsApp / WeChat →How does Christmas at the Botanics fit in?
Christmas at the Botanics, the evening light trail at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, runs from 19 November to 30 December 2026 and is in its 10th year. Tickets are timed and must be booked in advance, with off-peak prices on some nights. Tell us your slot and we plan the tour around it.
Who is this tour for?
- Families with grandparents or young children who want the lights without long walks in the cold.
- Visitors on a short stay who want the highlights in one evening.
- Graduation families celebrating after a ceremony.
- Anyone staying outside the centre, where late buses are limited.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp +44 7598 576685 · WeChat ID megaspace218 with your date, start time and number of guests. Weekends in December book up first.
3 hours, whole car, £250 on normal days.
Book on WhatsApp / WeChat →Frequently asked
How much is the Edinburgh Christmas lights tour?
£250 for the whole car for 3 hours, up to 4 guests; £313 on 24, 26 and 31 December and £375 on 25 December and 1 January.
Are Botanics tickets included?
No. Christmas at the Botanics tickets are timed and must be bought in advance; we drop you off and collect you afterwards.
When does Edinburgh's Christmas 2026 run?
Edinburgh's Christmas runs from 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, and our lights tour runs on the same dates.