Tours Shore Excursions Day trips Landmarks & monuments Sightseeing on wheels Culture & history Day Trips From Guided tours Educational activities Museums & exhibitions Sightseeing Cruises & boat tours Castle & palace tours

Enjoy an 8-hour shore excursion of the ancient city of Edinburgh, and visit historic Edinburgh Castle. Learn all the secrets of the Royal Mile, visit the majestic Royal Yacht Britannia and much more.

Highlights

• Visit Edinburgh Castle, named the UK's top heritage attraction.
• Marvel at the baroque architecture of the Palace of Holyroodhouse!
• Explore the Royal Yacht Britannia.
• Take a stroll along the famous Royal Mile, with the Castle standing at the top.
• See some of the famous 'wynds' (alleys) off the Royal Mile

Description

Discover the sights of Edinburgh on a full-day shore excursion, departing from all Edinburgh ports. Our first stop is the Royal Yacht Britannia (cost not included), the former royal yacht of the British monarchy. Then take a round-trip tour of the city centre, and continue onto the Royal Mile to visit historic Edinburgh Castle (cost not included). Learn all about its history, and see the famous Stone of Destiny; the traditional crowning seat of the ancient Scottish monarchs. Then, enjoy some free time for refreshments and explore the Royal Mile, the city’s oldest street. Discover one of the many atmospheric “closes” or alleys running off the backbone of the Royal Mile. See attractions such as St. Giles Cathedral, the Scottish Parliament building and the Palace of Holyrood House, the official Scottish residence of the Royal Family. Please note we pick up from the following cruise ships: 2025 April: 26th (Regal Princess) May: 6th (Regal Princess) // 10th (Norwegian Star) // 18th (Regal Princess) & (Costa Favolosa) // 30th (Regal Princess) June: 10th (Star Legend) // 11th (Regal Princess) // 15th (Sky Princess) // 23rd (Regal Princess) July: 1st (Emerald Princess) // 5th (Regal Princess) // 15th (Emerald Princess) // 17th (Regal Princess) // 20th (Norwegian Dawn) & (Star Legend) // 29th (Regal Princess) August: 3rd (Regal Princess) // 5th (Star Legend) // 10th (Norwegian Dawn) // 15th (Azamara Journey) // 21st (Norwegian Dawn) // 22nd (Regal Princess) // 26th (Marina) // 31st (Norwegian Dawn) September: 2nd (Regal Princess) // 6th (Regal Princess) // 25th (Regal Princess) October: 6th (Regal Princess) Please note we pick up from the following cruise ships (2026): 25/04/2026 Majestic Princess, 07/05/2026 Majestic Princess, 19/05/2026 Majestic Princess, 31/05/2026 Majestic Princess, 12/06/2026 Majestic Princess, 18/07/2026 Majestic Princess, 30/07/2026 Majestic Princess, 23/08/2026 Majestic Princess, 04/09/2026 Majestic Princess, 16/08/2026 Majestic Princess

Includes

Luxury modern air-conditioned coach Live Commentary by knowledgeable driver-guide Digital written translations

Important Information

• Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated provided the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them with boarding and disembarking the coach. Visits to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Castle are optional and as such, need to be booked in advance with the tour operator. This is a Shore Excursion and therefore designed for cruise ship passengers only 2024 Cruise Docking Dates 23/07/2024 Regal Princess 26/07/2024 Caribbean Princess 03/08/2024 Regal Princess 10/08/2024 Silver Spirit 15/08/2024 Regal Princess 21/08/2024 Niew Statendam 28/08/2024 Regal Princess 08/09/2024 Caribbean Princess 09/09/2024 Regal Princess 21/09/2024 Regal Princess 25/09/2024 Seven Seas Splendor 01/10/2024 Norwegian Star 03/10/2024 Regal Princess

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund