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5 Best Edinburgh Shore Excursions

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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
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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

“Really enjoyed our experience overall. Comfy bus. Free time at Edinburgh and Castle was good but Britanica visit was too short. All places worth a visit. Back in plenty of time for our ship.”

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia - Royal Yacht Britannia: Starting With a Real Slice of Monarchy
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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

“Once we got on the bus, this excursion was great. The meeting place at the port was confusing. I followed the link on our confirmation email and it took me to car park down the road. The bus actually parked on the opposite side of the tender boat drop off and the guide met us…”

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private - Castle-area highlights and the Scott Monument style of first impressions
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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

“Our tour started being picked up right off the dock. We had an informative drive into Edinburgh and then off to wander the miracle mile. Richard was enthusiastic and had a wealth of knowledge on Edinburg history. He also regaled us in stories of the more turbulent and darRead more”

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Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel - Holyrood Park and the Volcanic Viewpoints
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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

“Alun was print picking us up and kept us informed as to pickup details. His tour was very informative and we all enjoyed the tour and the itinerary. And he accommodated the fact that there was 7 of us.”

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Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle: iconic views, but plan for photo-stop reality
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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”

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