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Edinburgh Day Trip with Bus Tour & Edinburgh Castle Entry
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Edinburgh Day Trip with Bus Tour & Edinburgh Castle Entry

Edinburgh Day Trip with Bus Tour & Edinburgh Castle Entry

By Golden Tours - Gray Line London
7.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$447 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 16h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Full-day exploration of the beautiful Scottish capital
  • Relaxing, scenic train journey through the heart of England
  • Open-top bus tour to help you get your bearings
  • Many top sites to visit, including the castle & Royal Mile
  • Independent day with freedom to plan your own sightseeing

Activity location

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    • EH1 3EG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • King's Cross Train Station - Ticket office
    • Euston Road
    • N1 9AL, London, England, United Kingdom

Check availability

Tour with Standard Class Train Ticket
  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Select this option for standard seating.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 am
Price details
AU$446.52 x 1 AdultAU$446.52
Total
Price is AU$446.52
Until Fri, 21 Feb
Tour with First Class Train Ticket
  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Select this option for first class seating.

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30 am
Price details
AU$605.28 x 1 AdultAU$605.28
Total
Price is AU$605.28
Until Fri, 21 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn train tickets between London and Edinburgh with Reserved Seats
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Edinburgh Castle
  • What's includedWhat's includedHop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour of Edinburgh
  • What's includedWhat's includedUnlimited rides within the duration of the bus pass
  • What's includedWhat's includedEdinburgh city map and information guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Pickup

Know before you book

  • Children 3 and younger are complimentary.
  • This is an unescorted tour however there will be a representative at the train station to assist you before you head off on your journey
  • Edinburgh Open Top buses depart every 12 to 20 minutes (subject to traffic conditions). Each loop has a duration of approximately 60 minutes.
  • Please double check you have entered the correct email address for you and your ticket supplier if applicable, as without the e-tickets you cannot travel. If you do not receive the email please contact your supplier and our reservations team on +44 207 233 7030/reservations@goldentours.com
  • Please print all documents; rail and entry tickets. You will need all these documents printed for your trip - Double check all emails in your primary email inbox as well as in your spam/junk folders

What you can expect

Meet your representative outside the ticket office at 6:30am with your printed train tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 7:00am and arrive in to Edinburgh at 11:22am. Please print all tickets for both your return rail journey and attraction tickets and have access to these on your smart devices for a backup

Hop on a train in London enjoy a relaxing journey through the heart of England and across the border into Scotland. Spend the day exploring Edinburgh, learning intriguing cultural heritage in Scotland's capital. See some of the city's most impressive sights—an introductory tour by open-top bus is included—and visit the splendid Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile.

Arrive before midday, just in time to tour the city in an open-top bus. This is a great way to get your bearings and spot the places you want to explore further. Walk to Waverley Bridge and head to the breathtaking Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the skyline from atop its rocky terrace. Take some time to explore the castle, seeing the Royal Apartments and Scottish Crown Jewels.

Grab lunch in one of the many top restaurants or cafés; then discover more of the city's popular attractions, including the splendid Royal Mile, the Queen's Scottish residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the famous Greyfriars Bobby monument.

Head back to the train station in time to catch the 5:31 PM train for a nighttime return to London.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEdinburgh Waverley Station
    • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    • EH1 3EG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKing's Cross Train Station - Ticket office
    • Euston Road
    • N1 9AL, London, England, United Kingdom