Tour Edinburgh your own way on an independent day trip from London. Everything is arranged for you: return rail tickets, Hop-on Hop-off City Tour, entry to Edinburgh Castle, and an Edinburgh city map and guide. The rest is up to you!
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.
Waiting for you right by the station when you arrive in Edinburgh is an open-top sightseeing bus, for a bird's-eye view of this majestic Scottish city. The hop-on hop-off ticket gives 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 want to see all the main sights, attractions and landmarks of this lovely city, including:
The Old Town quarter
Edinburgh Castle, including the dazzling Scottish Crown Jewels and the Royal apartments where 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
Scotch Whisky Heritage Center
Scott Monument, decorated with 64 characters from Walter Scott's novels
Palace of Holyroodhouse, where state ceremonies and official entertaining take place when the Queen is in Scotland (though it has its own murderous history!)
The Scottish Parliament Building
St. Giles's Kirk
John Knox's House
Stroll along Princes Street checking out the tartan, whiskey and shortbread that have made Scotland famous
Please note this tour is unescorted Location: London, United Kingdom
Departure Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Commences: London, United Kingdom Departure Point: Kings Cross Station (customer information desk) Departure Time: 6:30am Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 10:15pm
Additional Information
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
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Other Information:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The train trip is approximately 5 hours each way
Special Policy:
Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher for presentation at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed.
Local Operator Information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.