Attractions & guided tours

Edinburgh shore excursion: City highlights tour

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£75.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

Instant confirmation

Guided tour

Local touch

E-Voucher

Do this because

Board a comfortable coach and enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh's highlights
Get to know Scotland's capital on this full-day shore excursion
Visit Edinburgh Castle, named the UK's top heritage attraction
Explore the Royal Yacht Britannia
Marvel at the baroque architecture of the Holyrood Palace

What to expect

Join this one-day Edinburgh shore excursion for cruise ship passengers only.

Board a comfortable coach which takes you to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal yacht of the British monarchy. Travel through the ancient capital city of Scotland and learn all about the secrets of the Royal Mile. Visit the historic Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city centre. See the Palace of Holyroodhouse the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland.

Join your local guide and take in the sights and sounds of Edinburgh. You're sure to see the best of Scotland.

What's included

A friendly, knowledgeable and experienced driver and guide
Transportation on a luxury coach

What's not included

Food/snacks
Entrance fees

Where

Meeting point:

This tour is for cruise ship passengers only and you'll be picked up at the port. The departure point for this tour is flexible and can be from any of the following ports: South Queensferry or Rosyth and Newhaven. Please confirm pickup time and location with the local supplier. You'll find their phone number on your voucher.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

This tour is for cruise ship passengers only and you'll be picked up at the port of your cruise ship
Children under 4 years old cannot participate in this tour

Know in advance:

You'll enjoy the views across the city from Arthurs Seat from Monday to Saturday only
Digital translations of the tours are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Russian, Italian and Chinese
Only foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated on this tour. If you are bringing wheelchair, please notify the tour operator before departure via the contact number on your voucher
The departure point for this tour is flexible and can be from any of the following ports: South Queensferry or Rosyth and Newhaven. Please call the local supplier after booking and let them know the name of the cruise ship you're traveling on. You'll find their phone number on your voucher

Remember to bring:

Please bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days
The tour provider always ensure passengers return back to their port on time, however in the rare case that you don't make it, you will be transferred to your next port of call

Provider

Timberbush Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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