Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Highlights Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: Arthur's Seat, Queen's Drive Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8HG Scotland

Our tour will begin with a panoramic tour of Edinburgh City Centre. We'll enjoy fantastic views from Arthur's Seat (Mon-Sat only), the streets of the Old and the New Town, and pass by the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland

After a tour of the Castle, enjoy free time for refreshments and explore Castlehill, the city’s oldest street, and discover one of the many atmospheric ‘closes’ or alleys running off the back-bone of the Royal Mile, and attractions such as St Giles Cathedral.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX Scotland

Your Edinburgh Shore Excursion will then travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland, with enough time to visit the palace. 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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes