Edinburgh Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience from Glasgow

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Edinburgh Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience from Glasgow

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Day Tour 8hrs

Duration: 8 hours
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Duration: 8 hours: Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience
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Day Tour 8hrs + Walking Tour

Duration: 8 hours
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Guided Royal Mile Walking Tour: 60 Min Guided Walking Tours with an Edinburgh Local
Duration: 8 hours: Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience
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Day Tour 9hrs

Duration: 8 hours
Free cancellation
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Duration: 9 hours: Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience
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GBP 1,201.25

Day Tour 9hrs + Walking Tour

Duration: 8 hours
Free cancellation
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Guided Royal Mile Walking Tour: 60 Min Guided Walking Tours with an Edinburgh Local
Duration: 9 hours: Edinburgh Luxury Private Day Tour | The Royal Experience
Pickup included

From

GBP 1,532.64

Highlights

Your Edinburgh Private Shore Excursion | The Royal Expereince takes in the stunning capital of Scotland. Edinburgh is our hometown, and like a lot of locals we're proud of our city.


As your day tour is private you can customise the day to suit, and enjoy the sights & attractions of Edinburgh at your pace. Our Royal Experience focuses on the locations that have a connection to the Royal family, from our mighty Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Miles cobbled streets to The Royal Palace of Holyrood along with the Royal Yacht Britannia.


With so many places to visit our tour allows you to visit the parts of Edinburgh you want to see, just remember this is Your Day, Your Way!


With Door to Door service from Glasgow or Greenock Cruise Port and customisable your day is planned in advance to ensure you visit the locations you want, the itinerary lists the possible locations and must be agreed prior to arrival.

Itinerary

  • Grassmarket Square

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Once a medieval market place and site for public executions, the Grassmarket area is now a vibrant area buzzing with eclectic shops. Its detailed medieval architecture, stunning castle views and dynamic atmosphere make it one of the city’s most-loved areas, frequented by tourists, students and professionals alike. Though Grassmarket executions ceased in 1784, some of the traditional area’s pubs, such as The Last Drop and Maggie Dickson's, keep alive the bloody tale of a chequered past. The White Hart Inn has played host to some famous patrons, including Robert Burns. Fashion fans will uncover a wealth of gems at Armstrongs Vintage Emporium, a haven of retro clothes and quirky accessories, while Fabhatrix offers beautiful hand-made hats and accessories, perfect for a Scottish summer shower or winter frost. Your final location on completion your Chauffeur will drive you to your accommodation or Cruise Ship.
  • Edinburgh Castle

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Explore Edinburgh Castle at your own pace, our castle is one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. Set in the heart of Scotland’s dynamic capital city, it is sure to capture your imagination. The scenery will take your breath away. There are many ways to experience Edinburgh Castle. Go straight to a preferred option, follow an itinerary, or allow an audio guide to show you around. Edinburgh Castle is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war. When you climb Castle Hill, you will walk in the footsteps of soldiers, kings and queens and even the odd pirate or two. Exploring Edinburgh Castle is a highlight of any Scottish adventure, memories will be created and long remembered.
  • Royal Mile

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is the heart of Scotland’s historic capital. Running through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, connecting Edinburgh Castle, with the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Mile is overlooked by impressive, towering tenements, between which cobbled closes and narrow stairways interlock to create a secret underground world. Peppered with superb attractions and historical sites including St Giles’ Cathedral and some of the best eating and drinking spots in the city, the Royal Mile offers much to see and do. A great location to stop and take lunch whilst taking in some Scottish hospitality. The Royal Mile section is explored on foot, due to vehicle restrictions we are unable to drive the Royal Mile in full. Your driver will be on hand if the walk is a little too much, you can be collected and taken to The Palace of Holyroodhouse for your next stop if required.
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The Palace of Holyroodhouse The official residence of the King in Scotland. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore the Palace's close associations with some of Scotland’s most well-known historic figures such as Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and learn how today it is used by The King when carrying out official engagements in Scotland. At the Palace of Holyroodhouse, visitors can explore magnificent historic and State Apartments, the beautiful ruins of the 12th-century Holyrood Abbey and remarkable royal gardens, all with a complimentary multimedia tour in 10 languages. Today, the State Apartments are used regularly for State ceremonies and official entertaining. The Palace is closed when in use by the Royal Family. If you wanted to Tour the Palace Itinerary will need to change.
  • Calton Hill

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Calton Hill and the National Monument are situated in Central Edinburgh, east of Edinburgh’s New Town. Marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Calton Hill has some of the city’s best views and if you get up early, the best sunrises. Calton Hill is also resident to some iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. Monuments include the National Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, Nelson’s Monument, the Old Royal High School, Robert Burns Monument, Political Martyrs’ Monument and also the City Observatory. The City Observatory is now home to Collective, a free, contemporary art space with a programme of world-class exhibitions, events, workshops and discussions from ground-breaking local and international artists.
  • Royal Yacht Britannia

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Follow in the footsteps of Royalty and explore this floating Royal residence with a fascinating audio tour of five decks. The Royal Yacht Britannia played host to some of the world’s most famous people, from Nelson Mandela to Winston Churchill, but above all was home for the British Royal Family for over 40 years. Now berthed in Leith, Edinburgh, you can discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences. You'll receive a truly warm welcome at Britannia's Visitor Centre in Ocean Terminal before you step aboard this famous ship where you will discover the history of Royal Yachts and view displays and historical photographs of Britannia's fascinating past before boarding The Royal Yacht Britannia. What will you see? Tour Britannia’s five decks Feel like the captain of the ship in the Bridge and See Queen Elizabeth II's favourite room the Sun Lounge Discover below decks in the Crew’s Quarters.

What's included

INCLUDED

Wi-Fi Access
Services & Stories of a Scottish Local
Door to Door Service from Glasgow or Greenock Cruise Port

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)
Edinburgh Castle
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Royal Yacht Britannia

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Edinburgh Royal Mile - This is explored on Foot Only

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