1 Day Tour
The capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh is a cultural and historical hub on the East coast of the country. Built on a series of hills, it is home to the modern Scottish Parliament, a medieval Old Town and a grand Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh Castle
Watching over the nation’s capital city from the top of an extinct volcano is Edinburgh Castle, one of the most besieged ancient fortresses in Europe. Here, visitors can see the oldest Crown Jewels in Britain, one of the greatest medieval cannons ever made, Royal residence suites and the stronghold’s well-used military prison vault.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The next attraction on this Edinburgh tour is the magnificent Holyrood Palace – the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
We’ll take an hour or so to explore the palace – including a 12th Century Holyrood Abbey, beautiful royal gardens and the 16th-century historic apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Royal Yacht Britannia
Continuing on our excursion, we’ll visit the five-deck ship that used to be Queen Elizabeth II’s floating palace: The Royal Yacht Britannia.
This ship was a royal residence for over 40 years, travelling more than one million nautical miles and hosting nearly a thousand state visits with prime ministers and presidents around the world. The ship was retired in 1997 and berthed in Edinburgh – allowing the public to tour and explore this impressive vessel.
Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is a famously steep street within the city’s Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll escort you to this medieval area to see the centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, lined with traditional pubs, souvenir shops and cobbled streets.
At the end of a day spent experiencing Edinburgh’s history, we will take you back to your accommodation for the evening.
