Best of Edinburgh

Best of Edinburgh

8.75 hours | Edinburgh (South Queensferry) | S Q 1 - 1 0 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Holyrood Palace
  • Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle
  • Princes Street
Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

After lunch in downtown Edinburgh, visit Edinburgh Castle and explore on your own. The highlights include the 14th-century-Royal Palace, the Crown Room, and the chamber where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to James, later King of England and Scotland. Enjoy some free time to shop in Princes Street, the city's shopping mecca.

Special Notes:

There may be an uphill walk of approximately 300 meters over cobblestones and uneven terrain to reach the castle.

Please expect lines and random bag checks at the entrance to the castle for security purposes. During peak times you will experience queues to visit exhibits and some areas within the castle. Bags over 30L will not be allowed into the venue.

Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for an inside visit of The National Museum of Scotland

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:45
Time at site: 02:00
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 800
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Narrated city drive of Edinburgh en route to lunch at a local hotel

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 01:00
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes

Self guided tour of Edinburgh Castle

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:35
Time at site: 01:30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 1000
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes

Free time for shopping in Edinburgh

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:25
Time at site: 01:00
Free time at site: 60
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:30
Air conditioned: No