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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Holyrood Palace Shore Excursion

8 hours

Moderate

Enjoy a guided Edinburgh shore excursion with a drive by the Royal Yacht Britannia, a visit to Edinburgh Castle (optional), the Palace of Holyrood House, and a walk along the Royal Mile. Includes commentary, photo stops, and time for refreshments.
The visiting schedule may vary depending on the Edinburgh port where your ship docks; however, all key aspects of the tour are included regardless of the docking or tendering port.

After meeting your official guide, board an air-conditioned coach and begin with a Drive-By visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia ( Drive-By). Continue to Edinburgh Castle for stunning views and history (entry optional).

Next, visit the Palace of Holyrood House and enjoy a guided stroll along the iconic Royal Mile, passing St Giles Cathedral, the Scottish Parliament, and historic alleys. Time is included for refreshments and photos.

Your guide will provide commentary throughout. Ample breaks are included, and if the ship’s time in port is shortened, visits will be adjusted to ensure on-time return—typically one hour before sailing.
What's included?
    Guided full day Edinburgh highlights shore excursion
    Drive by the Royal Yacht Britannia
    Visit to the Palace of Holyrood house
    Visit to Edinburgh Castle (optional Entry- Entry Ticket not Included))
    Stroll along the Royal Mile
    Visit to St Giles Cathedral
    Visit to the Scottish Parliament building
    Services of a licensed qualified Guide
    Exclusions
      Food and drinks
      Please note
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Infants must sit on your lap
      • Infant seats available
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • After disembarkation, You will be tendered ashore, and at your dis-embarkation point, your guide will be waiting, displaying a sign with ‘YOUR SHORE TIME’.
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        GetYourGuide traveler

        Norway

        Kotor: Budva and Sveti Stefan Guided Shore Excursion

        It was great! The drive was comfortable, our driver was very nice and the sites were amazing!! We enjoyed the trip very much! I absolutely recommend!

        Daniela

        Australia

        Porto: Half-Day Small Group Shore Excursion

        We absolutely loved our tour with Fabio he was full of knowledge very accommodating and a fun charismatic gentleman who did all to please our group, we would definitely highly recommend.

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        United States

        Cobh/Cork: Blarney Castle, Kinsale & Cork City Shore Tour

        This was a fantastic experience! Beautiful drive, well planned tour, very nice bus. No regrets at all booking this independently instead of through the cruise line. We went the same places the cruise line excursions did and had a much better value!  ... Our tour guide was excellent as well! Highly recommend!

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