1 day tour

Edinburgh Shore Excursion

From £75.00

Tour Summary

The Edinburgh Shore Excursion
One day tour

This captivating Edinburgh shore excursion includes visits to the Royal Yacht Britannia and the iconic Edinburgh Castle. You will also enjoy a panoramic tour of the city centre and the historic Royal Mile, with views of many notable landmarks, including the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Royal Yacht Britannia - visit above and below the stairs of this floating Royal Residence 

Royal Mile - discover the story of Edinburgh's medieval old town

Edinburgh Castle - uncover centuries of history, admire the panoramic views and see the spectacular Scottish Crown Jewels

CastlehillWander along Edinburgh’s oldest street and delve into the atmospheric closes and historic wynds

New Town - marvel at the impressive Georgian architecture, magnificent squares and sweeping crescents

Palace of Holyroodhouse - stop to view HM The King’s official residence in Scotland

Movie locations - Trainspotting, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and One Day

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What's Included

Included
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned mini/midicoach
  • Live commentary in English.
  • Services of an experienced driver/guide
  • Service charges and taxes
Not included
  • Admission charges 
  • Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
  • Gratuity to your driver/guide

Departure Information

From South Queensferry/Newhaven/Roysth Ports

Check-in: 09:15 hrs
Tour Departs: 09:30 hrs
Tour Returns: 17:00 hrs


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Child Details

There is no child discount available on this tour.

We’re really sorry but children aged under 4 years cannot travel on this tour. 

Price Notes

Book Assured
Book by paying a 20% deposit. Make date changes or get a full refund with 48 hours notice before travel. Click here for more information.

Admission Prices
In order to give you maximum flexibility, admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour. 

FAQs
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

Tour Duration
This shore excursion has been designed to complement the cruise itinerary of ships calling at Edinburgh in 2026. See FAQs for details.

Product code
TB 02884


Frequently Asked Questions

From the dramatic landscapes of the Highlands to the vibrant character of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, every moment ashore in Scotland offers the chance to craft your own unforgettable story. Explore iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh or Stirling Castle, experience the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands, and ponder the enduring mystery of Loch Ness.

Each tour is thoughtfully planned to match your ship’s itinerary, ensuring your guide is ready to welcome you ashore and that you return to port in plenty of time for the sail-away.

Your excursion will be led by a knowledgeable local guide or driver‑guide, who will provide engaging and informative commentary in English throughout the day.

As with all our tours, these shore excursions include well‑timed stops and free time at key points of interest. Tickets for featured attractions can be purchased on the day of your tour.

The tour fare includes transportation by air-conditioned vehicle and the services of a professional driver/guide.

Admission to the attractions featured on this tour is optional, so you can choose to visit depending on your interests. The tour itinerary will allow time for you to enjoy visits to:

Royal Yacht Britannia
Edinburgh Castle

The links above provide more information about these attractions. Tickets can be purchased on the day of your tour. We recommend bringing sufficient cash to pay for your tickets.

The shore excursion has been carefully designed to meet the docking time of these cruise ships calling at Edinburgh - South Queensferry, Rosyth or Newhaven.

19 May 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

31 May 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

03 June 2026

Norwegian Star

South Queensferry

12 June 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

13 June 2026

Norwegian Sky

South Queensferry

19 June 2026

Norwegian Star

South Queensferry

20 June 2026

Norwegian Sky

South Queensferry

23 June 2026

Norwegian Star

South Queensferry

25 June 2026

Sky Princess

South Queensferry

04 July 2026

Norwegian Sky

Newhaven

10 July 2026

Norwegian Star

South Queensferry

11 July 2026

Norwegian Sky

South Queensferry

14 July 2026

Norwegian Star

Newhaven

18 July 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

30 July 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

31 July 2026

Norwegian Star

Newhaven

01 August 2026

Norwegian Sky

Newhaven

12 August 2026

Norwegian Sky

Newhaven

21 August 2026

Norwegian Star

Newhaven

23 August 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

25 August 2026

Norwegian Star

Newhaven

04 September 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

15 September 2026

Norwegian Star

Newhaven

16 September 2026

Majestic Princess

South Queensferry

 

As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
The Driver-Guide for your shore excursion will meet you at the port. We kindly ask all passengers to ensure they are 15 minutes early.

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