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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

By Timberbush Tours
7.8 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$138 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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(optional extra), the former royal yacht of the British monarchy. Then enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh before stopping to explore medieval Edinburgh Castle(optional extra), once residence to Scotland’s kings and queens. Use your free time for lunch and to explore the famous Royal Mile and see the Palace of Holyroodhouse the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland.

Activity location

  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    • Ocean Drive, Ocean Terminal
    • EH6 6JJ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    • Ocean Drive, Ocean Terminal
    • EH6 6JJ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
NZ$138.37 x 1 AdultNZ$138.37
Total
Price is NZ$138.37
Until Fri, 24 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable driver-guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No food and drink is included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bathroom on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    WiFi on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Attraction Tickets

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note we pick up from the following cruise ships25/04/2026 Majestic Princess 07/05/2026 Majestic Princess 19/05/2026 Majestic Princess 31/05/2026 Majestic Princess 03/06/2026 Norwegian Sky 12/06/2026 Majestic Princess 13/06/2026 Norwegian Sky 19/06/2026 Norwegian Sky 20/06/2026 Norwegian Sky 23/06/2026 Norwegian Sky 25/06/2026 Sky Princess 04/07/2026 Norwegian Sky 10/07/2026 Norwegian Sky 11/07/2026 Norwegian Sky 14/07/2026 Norwegian Sky 18/07/2026 Majestic Princess 30/07/2026 Majestic Princess 31/07/2026 Norwegian Sky 01/08/2026 Norwegian Sky 11/08/2026 Norwegian Sky 21/08/2026 Norwegian Sky 23/08/2026 Majestic Princess 25/08/2026 Norwegian Sky 04/09/2026 Majestic Princess 15/09/2026 Norwegian Sky 16/09/2026 Majestic Princess
  • This tour will depart from the port at 9:30 AM. 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.

Activity itinerary

Royal Yacht Britannia

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the former royal yacht of the British monarchy, now situated in Leith. She was in service from 1954 until 1997

Palace of Holyroodhouse

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Edinburgh Castle

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Royal Yacht Britannia
    • Ocean Drive, Ocean Terminal
    • EH6 6JJ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Royal Yacht Britannia
    • Ocean Drive, Ocean Terminal
    • EH6 6JJ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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