Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia
Total Cost
9
9
Details
When your cruise ship arrives in Edinburgh, get to know Scotland’s capital on this full-day shore excursion. Board a comfortable coach which takes you to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal yacht of the British monarchy. Then enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh before stopping to explore medieval Edinburgh Castle, once residence to Scotland’s kings and queens. Use your free time for lunch (own expense) and to explore the famous Royal Mile and see the Palace of Holyroodhouse the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
NOT Included
- Lunch - No food and drink is included
- No Restroom on board
- No WiFi on board
- No Attraction Tickets
What To Expect
1) Royal Yacht Britannia
Visit the former royal yacht of the British monarchy, now situated in Leith. She was in service from 1954 until 1997
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2) Palace of Holyroodhouse
Your Edinburgh Shore Excursion will then travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland, for a photo stop. This baroque palace is full of history and is perhaps best known as the home of Mary, Queen of Scots, and was the setting for many dramatic episodes during her short and turbulent reign.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3) Edinburgh Castle
We will travel to the Royal Mile to visit historic Edinburgh Castle, Scotland’s most iconic castle and named the UK’s best heritage attraction in 2014. Spend time touring the castle, learn all about its history and even see the famous Stone of Destiny; the traditional crowning seat of the ancient Scottish monarchs.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Information
This tour will depart from the port at 9:30am. Make sure to arrive on shore at least 15 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for check-in.
Please note: The attractions for this tour must be pre-booked to avoid disappointment. We will send you a pre-booking template before your tour departs.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers.
Operated by Timberbush Tours
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Activity Info
Schedule
Start Time
Jun 11 9:30AM UTC
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End Time
Jun 11 5:00PM UTC
Location
Hawes Pier, Queensferry, South Queensferry, UK
Supplier Info
Viator