Independent Rail Tour to Edinburgh - The Royal City
based on 6 reviews
Duration: 16 hours (approx.)
Departs from: London, England
Product code: 3858EE036
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The train ride was pleasant. Edinburgh was great. The train home was a little ... Read more ›
Ellen S, United States, February 2008
The train from London's King's Cross Station whizzes you due North passing through the Midlands with its canals and market towns, past old mill towns built during the Industrial Revolution and skirting England's East coast.
Right by the station you can board the open-top sightseeing bus where you will get a bird's eye view of this majestic city. The hop-on hop-off ticket allows you the freedom to leave and re-join the bus as often as you like. Frequent departures throughout the day mean you have total flexibility to plan your day the way YOU choose!
You will see all the main sights, attractions and landmarks of this lovely City, including the Old Town quarter, the Scotch Whisky Heritage Center, the gloriously intricate Scott Monument decorated with 64 statues of characters from Walter Scott's novels, the Palace of Holyrood House where state ceremonies and official entertaining take place when the Queen is in Scotland (though it has its own murderous history!), and the brand new Scottish Parliament Building. You might want to wander through the cobbled City center streets, visit St Giles's Kirk or John Knox's House or stroll along Princes Street checking out the tartan, whisky and shortbread's that have made Scotland famous.
Your tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle where you can live like a King for a day. The Royal apartments include a tiny room in which Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to the boy who was to become King of Scotland and England upon the death of Queen Elizabeth in 1603. The dazzling Scottish Crown Jewels are also on view in this Castle perched on an extinct volcano with spectacular views across the City and beyond.
Schedule Details
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Departure Dates:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Unavailable Dates:
- March 21 - 24 (Easter)
- December 21 to January 02 (Christmas/New Year)
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Kings Cross Station (main ticket office)Departure Time:
- 6:30am
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 10:15pmHotel Pickup:
- Hotel pick up not available
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Additional Information
The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Inclusions:
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh city map and guide
- Hop on Hop off tour of Edinburgh
- Return standard class train ticket from London to Edinburgh
Exclusions:
- Guide
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and beverages, unless specified
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 5 days in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- The train trip is approximately 5 hours each way
Please note this tour is unescorted
Terms and Conditions:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation fees
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