United Kingdom · Castles & Palaces

Full-Day Edinburgh Shore Excursion with Castle and Royal Mile

1 Day Round trip from Leith Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Tour Edinburgh's Old Town and 1760's New Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Enjoy city views from Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill
03 Take a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with time for private exploration
04 Walk the historic Royal Mile and hear stories of Edinburgh's past
05 Finish outside Holyrood Palace after exploring the city's ancient streets

Meet your local guide, dressed in his national dress, and travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle through the ancient streets of Edinburgh's Old Town and 1760's New Town, both part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in city views from Arthur's Seat or Calton Hill, then enjoy a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with time for private exploration. After a break for a Scottish lunch at your own choice and expense, walk the historic Royal Mile, viewing its ancient buildings and hearing stories of the people who lived in them and the events that shaped the city, before finishing outside Holyrood Palace.

Meet your local guide, dressed in his national dress, and travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle through the ancient streets of Edinburgh's Old Town and 1760's New Town, both part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Edinburgh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Edinburgh Old Town, Castle and Royal Mile Tour

Be collected from the ports of Leith and Rosyth, or from the tender landing point in South Queensferry or Newhaven.
Tour around the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Embark on a guided tour on foot around Edinburgh Castle, with time for private exploration.
Stop for a snack or lunch.
Walk down the historic Royal Mile after lunch and finish at the Palace of Holyrood House.
Return to the cruise ship.