Port
Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$190
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
4 Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Edinburgh is Scotland’s magnificent capital, whose medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town form a UNESCO World Heritage Site of exceptional historic and architectural interest.
Travel in style, enjoying a splendid panoramic tour past Edinburgh’s sites from the comfort of a vintage 1966 red double-decker bus that has been tastefully and tastily fitted out as a modern tearoom.
You’re headed to the center of Edinburgh for an engaging city tour. Perched atop a series of extinct volcanoes and rocky crags, Edinburgh is both dramatic and unique.
Tea or coffee is served as you admire the impressive setting of the city. Sip your beverage and feast on as the treasure trove of Edinburgh’s monuments is opened for you, in both the medieval Old Town and the18th-century New Town.is served as you admire the impressive setting of the city. Sip your beverage and feast on tasty delights as the treasure trove of Edinburgh’s monuments is opened for you, in both the medieval Old Town and the18th-century New Town.
Watch for Holyrood Palace -- the Queen’s Edinburgh residence -- and continue to the world-famous Princes Street. See the towering Scott Monument and the splendid Princes Street Gardens. Visible atop the hill, the majestic, medieval Edinburgh Castle is the most dominating feature of the cityscape. It has been home to many Scottish Kings and Queens down through the centuries and is indeed the jewel in Edinburgh’s crown.
While marveling at the diversity of the city’s architecture, sample freshly-prepared sandwiches made with the finest local ingredients. Indulge in a selection of pastries, cakes, and warm home-baked scones with traditional preserves and clotted cream. The variety of sweet treats and delicious savories is accompanied by black and herbal teas as well as a choice of freshly-brewed barista coffees.
Finally, leave the stunning city behind you as your delightful trip draws to a close, and you return to the ship at Leith.
Please note: There is no restroom available during the panoramic drive.