Edinburgh Shore Excursions


SHORE EXCURSIONS · SCOTLAND

5 Best Edinburgh Shore Excursions

Sorted for cruise passengers.

The 5 most popular edinburgh shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

5 Best Edinburgh Shore Excursions

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia - Royal Yacht Britannia: The Ship That Explains the Monarchy’s Glamour
Best Northern European Shore Excursions, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Edinburgh Shore Excursions, Sailing, Shore Excursions, South Queensferry, Tour Reviews, Tours

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

/

1.Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

Cruise-day Edinburgh by coach with Royal Yacht Britannia, a quick Holyroodhouse photo stop, and Castle time for the Stone of Destiny.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“This was a good tour with very reliable service if you are interested in round trip transportation to the Royal yacht and the Edinburgh Castle. It would have been improved if there was a guided tour through the highlights of the castle, although that would have incurred a higher tour fee. Our guide did a…”

41 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $92.90by Timberbush Tours

Check Availability →Read the review →

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia - Royal Yacht Britannia: Starting With a Real Slice of Monarchy
Best Northern European Shore Excursions, City Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Shore Excursions, Sailing, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia

/

2.Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia

An 8-hour Edinburgh shore tour pairing Old Town sights with optional Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Yacht Britannia, plus free time on the Royal Mile.

★ 4.2

“Our guide was very knowledgeable, and knew his way around the narrow streets. He was able to show us things most groups would have missed. He gave us the perfect amount of time at each of our stops. Very pleasant day trip.”

12 reviews8 hoursFrom $92by Timberbush Tours

Check Availability →Read the review →

Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private - Castle-area highlights and the Scott Monument style of first impressions
Best Northern European Shore Excursions, Edinburgh Shore Excursions, Guided, Private, Shore Excursions, South Queensferry, Tour Reviews, Tours

Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private

/

3.Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private

Private Edinburgh shore excursion with a local guide: flexible sights from the Castle and Royal Mile to Mary King’s Close and a classic pub stop.

★ 4.0

“Doug is our guide. We have targeted the TripAdvisor top 10 list and Doug completed 10+ iconic spots for us. We covered tourist spots from the new town to the old town, Medical College, Diagon Alley, etc. We even took a bus on Prince Street (the first time ever). We are very happy with our…”

7 reviewsFrom $414.06by City Unscripted

Check Availability →Read the review →

Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel - Holyrood Park and the Volcanic Viewpoints
Best Northern European Shore Excursions, City Tours, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Shore Excursions, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

/

4.Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

Private minivan shore excursion from Edinburgh port to Royal Mile, Holyrood Park, and Rosslyn Chapel, with pickup and a live guide.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful tour with a very knowledgeable guide. It was the best tour of our trip. Great stories and history. Really an amazing day. Our disabled daughter especially loved the tour. He made friends with her immediately.”

6 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $1,091.03

Check Availability →Read the review →

Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle: iconic views, but plan for photo-stop reality
Best Northern European Shore Excursions, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Shore Excursions, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh

/

5.Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh

Private Edinburgh shore trip with Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, and the Trossachs. Private minibus with pickup, commentary, and lunch stop.

★ 5.0

“Paul was a fantastic guide! He adjusted our tour to meet needs of adults (whisky tasting) and teens (history). Loved hearing Paul tell the story of his country and his people. Our visit to Sterling Castle was cancelled due to the King's visit! BRead more”

3 reviewsFrom $1,066.61by Ecosse Executive

Check Availability →Read the review →

Scroll to Top

Explore by Cruise Region

From the Med to Alaska, the Caribbean to the fjords. Find the port your ship calls at, and the day worth booking.

Mediterranean

N. Europe

Caribbean

Alaska

Pacific