Edinburgh: all 24 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Silver shore privato - private van & guide (half day)

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van, and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace.Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town, Panoramic drive NotePlease note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 4 guests per car. The price, exclusive...

Silver shore privato: - private car & guide (half-day)

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town, Panoramic drive NotePlease note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is...

Edinburgh city & castle

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the spectacular, Old World beauty and history of the Scottish capital during this panoramic sightseeing tour of Edinburgh and its Castle.Rosyth, Edinburgh, Princes Street, Royal MileDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 90-minute sightseeing drive through Edinburgh, a beautiful and historic city that has always played an important role in the lives of the Scottish and British Royal families. Along the way, see the main sites of Edinburgh, including Princes Street and the famous...

Edinburgh’s royal mile on foot

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the beautiful buildings and history of the Royal Mile on-foot during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion. Rosyth, Edinburgh's Old Town, Castle, Holyrood Palace, Royal Mile, Walking TourDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive into the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The Royal Mile is actually approximately 1.1 miles (about 1.77 kilometres) in length. It is comprised of five streets linking the Castle at the top to Holyrood Palace at the bottom; Castlehill,...

Edinburgh at your leisure

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience the historic city of Edinburgh and its iconic sites at your own pace during this self-guided, full-day sightseeing and shopping excursion.Rosyth, Edinburgh, City Centre, Self-Guided Walking TourDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 75-minute drive to Edinburgh, with commentary provided on the coach. Upon arrival in Edinburgh's city centre, receive your orientation about the city and its many historic sites, and begin your self-guided walking tour of Edinburgh. Ample free time is...

Magnificent scone palace

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the iconic crowning-place of Scottish kings, including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce, at your leisure during this self-guided, half-day excursion to the spectacular Scone Palace.Rosyth, Kingdom of Fife, Perthshire, Scone Village, Scone PalaceDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive north, through the Kingdom of Fife and into Perthshire to the village of Scone. Upon arrival, proceed for a visit to the spectacular Scone Palace. This iconic castle has played a central role...

Braveheart country – castles & battles

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the grandeur and legacy of the spectacular Stirling Castle during this scenic and informative, half-day sightseeing excursion.Rosyth, Countryside Drive, Stirling Castle, River ForthDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive through the beautiful countryside en route to Stirling Castle. From its spectacular setting, high on a volcanic rock above the River Forth, Stirling Castle has controlled one of the main routes between the Scottish Highlands and the lowlands for centuries,...

Panoramic edinburgh

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the history, landmarks and culture of Scotland during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing drive through Edinburgh. Edinburgh City TourDepart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to Edinburgh's city centre. Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing drive through the city and stop for photos along the way. Your guide points out some of the major highlights in this beautiful and unique city, including Edinburgh Castle. Perched upon the granite core of an extinct volcano, this magnificent...

Rosslyn chapel

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the world-famous Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Founded over 300 years ago as a source for medicinal herbs and plants, the gardens have grown and grown with now over 13 thousand living species. Pass the medieval Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city and has been home to Scottish Kings and Queens down through the centuries. After passing Holyrood Palace, the King’s residence in Edinburgh, you will enter the well-known principal shopping area, Princes Street, with the towering Scott...

Stirling castle

  • Cruise line: Silversea
From its spectacular setting, high on a volcanic rock above the River Forth, Stirling Castle has controlled one of the main routes between the Scottish Highlands and the lowlands for centuries, earning the title “key to the kingdom”. Earlier fortifications have given way to today's palatial and beautifully furnished 15th-century residence, the home of the Stuart kings and birthplace of James II. During a long and bloody history Stirling Castle has been attacked or besieged at...

The royal edinburgh botanic gardens

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the world-famous Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Founded over 300 years ago as a source for medicinal herbs and plants, the gardens have grown and grown with now over 13 thousand living species. Pass the medieval Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city and has been home to Scottish Kings and Queens down through the centuries. After passing Holyrood Palace, the King’s residence in Edinburgh, you will enter the well-known principal shopping area, Princes Street, with the towering Scott...

City of edinburgh & its castle

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Your tour today begins with a panoramic tour of the city.  See the Georgian Architecture of the New Town, Princes Street and drive down parts of the famous medieval Royal Mile with the imposing Edinburgh Castle at one end and the 17th century Palace of Holyrood house at the other.  The Palace was the home of Mary Queen of Scots from 1561 to 1568 and was occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745.  The scene of many a great historical drama including notorious murders, and power-hungry personalities,...

South queensferry & edinburgh botanic gardens

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Depart pier on a scenic drive through Edinburgh into South Queensferry. South Queensferry or simply The Ferry, is a town to the west of Edinburgh. Visit the the world-famous Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Founded over 300 years ago as a source for medicinal herbs and plants, the gardens have grown and grown with now over 13 thousand living species. Note Please Note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. Walking at the Garden is...

Silver shore privato - leith by private van with guide - full day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Leith at your leisure during your full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town,...

Silver shore privato - leith by private van with guide - half day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Leith at your leisure during your half-day (4 Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town,...

Silver shore privato - leith by private car with guide - full day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Leith at your leisure during your full-day (8 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town,...

Silver shore privato - leith by private car with guide - half day

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Leith at your leisure during your half-day (4 Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town,...

Braveheart country & stirling castle

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the grandeur and legacy of the spectacular Stirling Castle during this scenic and informative, half-day sightseeing excursion. Countryside Drive, Stirling Castle, River Forth Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive through the beautiful countryside en route to Stirling Castle. From its spectacular setting, high on a volcanic rock above the River Forth, Stirling Castle has controlled one of the main routes between the Scottish Highlands and...

Panoramic edinburgh

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the history, landmarks and culture of Scotland during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing drive through Edinburgh. Edinburgh City Tour Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to Edinburgh's city centre. Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing drive through the city and stop for photos along the way. Your guide points out some of the major highlights in this beautiful and unique city, including Edinburgh Castle. Perched upon the granite core of an...

City of edinburgh & its castle

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the Old-World splendour of Scotland during this half-day tour of Edinburgh City, and a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh City Tour Depart the pier for the brief transfer to Edinburgh, take an orientation drive through the streets of the outer city before heading to the centre of Edinburgh. Continue through the historic Georgian New Town and admire its beautiful architecture, then see the famous Princes Street, which features excellent shops along the north...

Exclusive morning at the royal yacht britannia

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience a taste of royalty on board the Royal Yacht Britannia during this exclusive excursion.Leith, Royal Yacht BritanniaYour exclusive tour begins with a short walk to the Royal Yacht Britannia. For over 40 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia proudly served the British Royal Family and sailed over a million miles on nearly a thousand official visits. Britannia has been permanently berthed in Edinburgh since her decommissioning in 1997. Entertaining on board the Britannia is no different today from...

The royal edinburgh botanic gardens

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Take a panoramic tour of the top historic sites of Edinburgh before exploring the world-famous Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. Founded over 300 years ago as a source for medicinal herbs and plants, the gardens have grown and grown with now over 13 thousand living species. Edinburgh City Tour Depart the pier for the approximate 30-minute drive to Edinburgh's city centre. Pass the medieval Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the city and has been home to Scottish Kings and Queens...

Rosslyn chapel

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Explore the history of Scotland during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion.   Leith, Rosslyn Chapel Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately one-hour drive to the Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1446 by Sir William St. Clair, third and last St. Clair Prince of Orkney (thought to be a Grand Master of the Knights Templar). The Rosslyn Chapel was originally planned as part of a much larger building in the layout of a cross. However, St. Clair's untimely...

The royal yacht britannia exclusive

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Experience a taste of royalty on board the Royal Yacht Britannia during this exclusive after-hour excursion. Leith, Royal Yacht Britannia Your exclusive tour begins with a short walk to the Royal Yacht Britannia. For over 40 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia proudly served the British Royal Family and sailed over a million miles on nearly a thousand official visits. Britannia has been permanently berthed in Edinburgh since her decommissioning in 1997. Entertaining on board...