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Top 5 Shore Excursions from Edinburgh

5 tours  ·  from $92 a head

The 5 best shore excursions you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia - Holyroodhouse, Mary, Queen of Scots, and a 15-minute stop
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92Our pick

See Edinburgh’s Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle on a port pickup tour with guide commentary and ship-safe timing.

“Tour guide Dave is very knowledgeable and kindly. He went above and beyond taking us to extra viewpoints. Driver Adam is assured us a very smooth ride. I’d recommend this tour.”

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia - Meeting the coach at your cruise port
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Review of Edinburgh’s 8-hour shore tour, with Britannia, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, guide tips, costs, and port logistics.

“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.”

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private - Walking the Royal Mile at your own pace
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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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $414

A private eight-hour Edinburgh shore excursion with a local guide, custom sightseeing, Old Town walks, and pickup near Queensferry.

“Learning some of the history of Edinburgh. Gee was very informative and entertaining. He made sure we got to see as much as possible. We got to take THE pictures to help remember our trip. We got to enjoy a traditional meal. I gave 5 Stars for the excursion and Gee as our Read more”

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Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel - Edinburgh Castle: see the citadel or pay to enter
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Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

4.Private Shore Excursion: Edinburgh City and Rosslyn Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, castle, Holyrood Park, and Rosslyn Chapel on a private 9-hour shore trip with a local guide.

“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 - Bannockburn and the story behind the route
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Shore Excursion: Private Braveheart & Whisky country from Edinburgh

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Private Edinburgh shore tour to Stirling, Doune, Bannockburn, and Rob Roy Country, with a guide, port transfers, and flexible stops.

“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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