Activities & Tours: Edinburgh

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

When your cruise ship arrives in Edinburgh, get to know Scotland’s capital on this full-day shore excursion. Board a comfortable coach which takes you to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former royal yacht of the British monarchy. Then enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh before stopping to explore medieval Edinburgh Castle, once residence to Scotland’s kings and queens. Use your free time for lunch (own expense) and to explore the famous Royal Mile and see the Palace of Holyroodhouse the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland.

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based on 18 reviews

See Details → Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
From £75.00

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

****** Private Tour ***** Visit three unique three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at three distilleries or a mix of distillery tours and tastings. Three Speyside distilleries. Free pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. The best and most extensive Speyside whisky day trip available! A unique experience that gives you best Scotland has to offer, all in one day, allowing you time to enjoy other activities on other days. We endeavour to select the best distilleries in the region. Selection depends on availability and your preferences. It's a private tour, let us know your favourites. Alternatively, let us showcase the best experiences available.

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based on 14 reviews

See Details → Duration: 12 hours to 14 hours
From £725.00

Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh and Fife from our top deck. Enjoy informative commentary on the area's rich history and wildlife, and keep your eyes peeled for seals and a variety of seabirds, including the charming puffins. For a truly special experience, consider upgrading* your ticket to include a landing on Inchcolm Island. Simply ask our staff about this option when collecting your boarding passes. *Upgrade includes an additional admin charge and landing fee.

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based on 181 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £18.00

Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

The Firth of Forth is simply overflowing with myths, turbulent history and fascinating marine wildlife. Join Forth Boat Tours on a 90 minute cruise to discover more about the Three Bridges, including the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge. View the stunning Inchcolm Island and the medieval abbey, known as the Iona of the east. During your cruise, you will find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including seals and puffins.

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based on 395 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £20.00

Private Edinburgh Shore Excursion St Andrews, Falkland/East Neuk

Maximise your time ashore and visit one of Scotland’s most famous towns. St Andrews is an ancient town nestled on the east coast of Scotland which was an important location for holy pilgrimage. Not only considered the home of golf but it has an array of beautiful and historical buildings with the third oldest University in the English-speaking world. This tour also has the benefits of visiting the town of Falkland used in the tv series Outlander and home to Falkland Palace and said to be one of the places Mary Queen of Scots favoured the most. Before ending the tour, we explore the fishing villages of East Neuk which can include Crail, Pittenweem, & Anstruther. Itinerary can be amended on the day to include sights such as Dunfermline Abbey (This will effect other stops on the itinerary) No Dock No Fee - We offer free refunds on any tour that's ship fails to make port giving you the peace of mind when choosing to tour with us.

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See Details → Duration: 8 hours
From £325.00

Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels

Book your Private Transfer from South Queensferry Cruise Port to Edinburgh city hotels or any address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door-to-door port/city transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

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See Details → Duration: 50 minutes
From £22.17

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland has to offer. Whisky Trifecta tour - Glenlivet, Glenallchie and Strathisla. Glenallachie The jewel in the crown of Speyside. Many awards, low volume , independently owned. Glenallachie take their time to produce some of the best single malts in the world. Strathisla A world class distillery that is also one of the oldest working distilleries in the world with over 232 years of producing the water of life. Try out their blending experience and take away your own whisky created by you. Glenlivet The tour and tasting at Glenlivet takes you back in time to how whisky was first made in Speyside. The oldest legal single malt distillery in the world. Glenlivet also produce the most single malt spirit in the world most years. Admissions are subject to availability. If no availability, we replace with like for like experiences.

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based on 28 reviews

See Details → Duration: 12 hours
From £640.00

Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private

You’ll follow one of our friendly hosts around Edinburgh for a spot of sightseeing whilst your ship makes port at Queensferry. We’ll make sure your experience matches your schedule as well as your tastes. Perhaps you’d like to take in a few of the Scottish capital’s famous attractions, like Edinburgh Castle or the Scott Monument, or do you see yourself winding through the twisted cobbled streets of Old Town? Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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based on 7 reviews

See Details → Duration: 8 hours
From £255.00

Private Highland whisky tour - Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Highland whisky distilleries have to offer. Fully customizable tour. + We can usually manage around 4-6 stops depending on availability (more are possible if you want to break records) We book and arrange the tour for you. Let us know what you want to do. The distilleries ask for a small fee for entry. Choose a mix of whisky tastings and distillery tours. Fantastic and entertaining tales from each distillery from local experts who know their whisky. Message us to pick your own itinerary or let us create it for you with your requirements. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with a reliable driver who can point out sights on the way and provide assistance all day. We will have 45 to 60 minutes for lunch at a Scottish style pub or Inn depending on your requirements.

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based on 11 reviews

See Details → Duration: 7 hours to 10 hours
From £540.00

Scottish Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh

We will initially start by traveling to Kilmahog Woollen Mill where you can meet & feed some highland cows, you can purchase souvenirs at Kilmahog. When we leave Kilmahog we will travel to Glencoe, where you will see the Three Sisters of Glencoe and can take some spectacular photographs. Then we will travel to Spean Bridge Woollen Mill, we will stop here or lunch (not included) if you have forgotten any souvenirs are Kilmahog this is the perfect time to purchase them. On our way back to Edinburgh we will have a quick comfort stop at Pitlochry which is a lovely picturesque village.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration: 10 hours
From £858.00

Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry: 1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best distillery tour in the Lowland region and one of the best in the country. 2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form. 3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour. Taste your way through our beautiful city, while learning the history and entertaining tales from local experts who know their whisky. Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration: 7 hours to 9 hours
From £395.00

The Big Whisky Tasting Tour - Private Whisky Day Trip

++ The Big Whisky Tasting Tour ++ + Four stops from a choice of eight + +12 or more whiskies to taste+ +Bespoke pickup+ Only tasting tour of it's kind leaving from your pickup location. Visit four Scottish distilleries for a whisky tasting in one day. Usually three whiskies at each location. Samples can be taken home. The tour for the whisky lover! We will provide an itinerary, however, let us know if you have any must taste whiskies! Four distillery visits and tasting sessions from the following: Whisky tasting distilleries: Deanston, Tullibardine, Glenturret, Aberfeldy Auchentoshan, Clydeside, Glenkinchie, Holyrood Visit more distilleries, have an expert lead tasting, take photos and have a look round each visitor centre or shop. All tasting sessions paid for. Three whiskies at each distillery. (please note - we may have to substitute distilleries due to Christmas period opening hours. Contact for details for booking between 1/11-10/01)

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See Details → Duration: 7 hours to 9 hours
From £450.00

Blackness Castle Cruise

Blackness Castle Cruise - take in views of Blackness Castle, the ship that never sails and featured in Outlander. There are also views of Limekilns village, mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped. It was from Limekilns that David Balfour and Alan Breck were carried across the Forth in a rowing boat. You will also see the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before. For your comfort relax onboard in the observation lounge or on the outside decks and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar. The Marine Wildlife, during your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises and seals.

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based on 33 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £20.00

Half Day Sailing Trip

If you cannot find suitable availability for our scheduled trips, please contact us directly to discuss a private charter. This is your chance to try your hand at sailing the only catamaran on the East Coast of Scotland. You will take in the splendid sights of the Firth of Forth, such as sailing underneath the Rail Bridge, and probably sailing past and around Inchcolm Island where you will see its historic Abbey.

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based on 11 reviews

See Details → Duration: 4 hours
From £99.00

Private South Queensferry Town Walking Tour

On this 1.5 hour private tour, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds as you travel back through the centuries to discover the history and culture of South Queensferry. Your local, expert guide will bring this picturesque port town to life through tales, traditions and stories. Famed for its bridges, the town of South Queensferry has had an interesting past and you’ll soon see why. From its importance during the first world war to a bustling import and export market, and even a home of witches! The history of our wonderful town is just waiting to be discovered. The tour includes: - The Hawes Inn - Jubilee Clock Tower - Priory Church - The Harbour And more hidden gems!

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based on 3 reviews

See Details → Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes
From £115.00

Activities & Tours: Edinburgh

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise

Private Edinburgh Shore Excursion St Andrews, Falkland/East Neuk

Private Transfer from South Queensferry Port to Edinburgh hotels

Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local Guide: 100% Personalized & Private

Private Highland whisky tour - Build your own tour!

Scottish Highland Day Tour from Edinburgh

Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

The Big Whisky Tasting Tour - Private Whisky Day Trip

Blackness Castle Cruise

Half Day Sailing Trip

Private South Queensferry Town Walking Tour

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