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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: Royal Yacht and Castle Tour
3.8
40 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a full-day shore excursion in Edinburgh and discover the highlights of Scotland’s capital. Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, explore Edinburgh Castle, and stroll along the famous Royal Mile.
Embark on a full-day shore excursion in Edinburgh and discover the highlights of Scotland’s capital. Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, explore Edinburgh Castle, and stroll along the famous Royal Mile.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Royal Yacht Britannia - Visit the former royal yacht of the British monarchy, now situated in Leith. She was in service from 1954 until 1997
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - Your Edinburgh Shore Excursion will then travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland, for a photo stop. This baroque…
- Royal Yacht Britannia - Visit the former royal yacht of the British monarchy, now situated in Leith. She was in service from 1954 until 1997
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - Your Edinburgh Shore Excursion will then travel to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British Royal Family in Scotland, for a photo stop. 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.
- Edinburgh Castle - 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.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Attraction Tickets
- Lunch
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Attraction Tickets
Additional Information
Upon your cruise ship’s arrival in Edinburgh, acquaint yourself with the capital city of Scotland via this comprehensive day-long shoreline tour. Jump aboard a cozy coach bound for the Royal Yacht Britannia, the erstwhile seafaring abode of the British monarchy. Afterward, indulge in a broad-ranging tour of Edinburgh, followed by a visit to the historic…
Upon your cruise ship’s arrival in Edinburgh, acquaint yourself with the capital city of Scotland via this comprehensive day-long shoreline tour. Jump aboard a cozy coach bound for the Royal Yacht Britannia, the erstwhile seafaring abode of the British monarchy. Afterward, indulge in a broad-ranging tour of Edinburgh, followed by a visit to the historic Edinburgh Castle, the one-time dwelling of Scotland’s regal lineage. Utilize your spare time for a lunch break (at your own cost) and a stroll down the renowned Royal Mile, finishing your expedition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of Britain’s Royal Family.
- Please note we pick up from the following cruise ships (2025): 26/04/2025 Regal Princess, 06/05/2025 Regal Princess, 10/05/2025 Norwegian Star, 18/05/2025 Regal Princess, 18/05/2025 Costa Favolosa, 30/05/2025 Regal Princess, 10/06/2025 Star Legend, 11/06/2025 Regal Princess, 15/06/2025 Sky Princess, 23/06/2025 Regal Princess, 01/07/2025 Emerald Princess, 05/07/2025 Regal Princess, 15/07/2025 Emerald Princess, 17/07/2025 Regal Princess, 20/07/2025 Norwegian Dawn, 20/07/2025 Star Legend, 29/07/2025 Regal Princess, 03/08/2025 Regal Princess, 05/08/2025 Star Legend, 10/08/2025 Emerald Princess, 15/08/2025 Regal Princess, 21/08/2025 Niew Statendam, 22/08/2025 Regal Princess, 26/08/2025 Marina, 31/08/2025 Norwegian Dawn, 02/09/2025 Regal Princess, 06/09/2025 Regal Princess, 25/09/2025 Regal Princess, 06/10/2025 Regal Princess
- Please note we pick up from the following cruise ships (2026): 25/04/2026 Majestic Princess, 07/05/2026 Majestic Princess, 19/05/2026 Majestic Princess, 31/05/2026 Majestic Princess, 12/06/2026 Majestic Princess, 18/07/2026 Majestic Princess, 30/07/2026 Majestic Princess, 23/08/2026 Majestic Princess, 04/09/2026 Majestic Princess, 16/08/2026 Majestic Princess
- This tour will depart from the port at 9:30 AM. Make sure to arrive on shore at least 15 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time for check-in.
- Please note: The attractions for this tour must be pre-booked to avoid disappointment. We will send you a pre-booking template before your tour departs.
Location
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Drive, Ocean Terminal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(40 Ratings)
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Happyrollie
Sep 6, 2025
Happy In Edinburgh! - More info on the time. We lacked the ability to utilize more time due to political rallies, street closings, etc.
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Juliecq7553zr
Sep 4, 2025
Amazing trip ! - Vix an shafiq were amazing throughout the whole tour of the highlands we had a fab time! I loved the sites & was a good first time experience of the highlands. Thank you !
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Foodieextreme
Aug 26, 2025
Exceptional Edinburgh Tour with Stuart - Incredible Edinburgh Tour with Stuart — 5 Stars All Around
We are on a 17 day cruise of Norway and Edinburgh was our last port. Today we took a 7 hour Timberbush tour of Edinburgh with Stuart that included visits to the Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Castle.
This tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip — thanks in large part to Stuart. He is an exceptional guide. Incredibly knowledgeable thoughtful and engaging. He was a safe and skilled driver and had a fantastic personality. He connected with each of us personally remembered where we were from and asked about our experiences after each stop. He made the entire group feel included and welcome.
We are a family of four with two young children (ages 5 and 7). My husband was very concerned about getting off the ship early enough to make our 9:30 am tour so he woke up at 5 am and was the first person in line to get tender tickets. We were among the first off the ship and the first to board the tour van. Naturally we got the first four seats which helped our kids see out the window and enjoy the ride.
Everyone in the group (14 of us total) was friendly and courteous and we were all on time after our first stop at Royal Britannia. At that stop two additional people joined the tour very late. They boarded looking visibly annoyed and immediately began complaining about the temperature in the van. Later during a short 5 minute photo stop Stuart kindly asked if the kids could move to the back — my husband declined as we had made a considerable effort to be on time and seated early for the sake of our children. The latecomers were upset and made it clear. The woman loudly said “ridiculous” as she walked past us and they continued to demand the AC be turned down lower and lower.
Despite their behavior Stuart remained calm kind and professional throughout. He gave us ample time at Edinburgh Castle and when those two passengers were again the last to return well after the designated time Stuart handled it with patience and responsibility checking in with his office before moving forward with the tour.
I want to emphasize that Stuart was in no way at fault. He was gracious to every single person on board including those who made things difficult. It would be deeply unfair if he received any complaints because of how those two handled themselves. He went above and beyond to create a memorable experience for everyone.
We had a beautiful time exploring the city the architecture the cathedral and of course eating local food (the fish and chips were delicious and I even tried haggis). Our kids loved every minute of it.
Stuart is a true asset to Timberbush Tours — an excellent guide an excellent host and a genuinely kind person. Five stars from us all the way.
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Brenda_m
Aug 26, 2025
Enjoyable day - Connor was very entertaining and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed his narration! The Royal Yacht Britannia was a special treat. Ate at a fun pub suggested by Connor in Edinburgh—Deacon Brodie’s. Fringe festival was interesting.
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Dorothea_r
Sep 18, 2025
Worth a visit - Really enjoyed our experience overall. Comfy bus. Free time at Edinburgh and Castle was good but Britanica visit was too short. All places worth a visit. Back in plenty of time for our ship.
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Richard_s
Sep 16, 2025
Need more time. - It is difficult to get through the yacht in the time allowed. The castle was interesting.
Our driver/guide, Connor, was very entertaining and informative. He gets 5 stars..
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Jerold_w
Jul 31, 2025
Very good but on your own - Our guide was very good and it was most important that the tour picked us up at the cruise port, not in Edinburgh. It is important to note that the two main attractions, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the castle, are both on your own.
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Sherryk_c
Sep 28, 2025
Ticket needed for Yacht... - Ticket needed for Yacht and for the Castle.
We chose not to do either. Had to waste time in the mall where ship is docked. Wasted our time.
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Leslie
Sep 8, 2025
Connor was an excellent tour guide! 3 * because not enough time to tour the Brittania, and fee was not included. Misleading - Not enough time to tour the Brittania and fee was not included, Castle was also inferred but not incl. Tour was misleading
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Elizabeth_e
Aug 22, 2025
Missed the castle tour - Tour guide was excellent. We purchased tickets for Edinburgh Castle through Your Shore Time as recommended by Viator and we were unable to exchange our tickets for vouchers so we missed the castle tour after paying for it.
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