Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus

Edinburgh, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Marvel at the Scottish Crown Jewels
  • Visit the Scotch Whisky Heritage Center
  • Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour of Edinburgh
  • Experience the stunning Edinburgh Castle

Meeting Point

Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. This tour is unescorted.

Meeting point

Euston Rd., London N1 9AL , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. This tour is unescorted.

Meeting point

Euston Rd., London N1 9AL , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock. Archaeologists have established human occupation of the rock since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its distinctive crown steeple is a prominent feature of the city skyline, at about a third of the way down the Royal Mile which runs from the Castle to Holyrood Palace

Duration 20 minutes
3

Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens are two adjacent public parks in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The Gardens were created in two phases in the 1770s and 1820s following the long draining of the Nor Loch and building of the New Town, beginning in the 1760s.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Edinburgh Old Town

Visitors pack the Old Town, a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys. At its heart, perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is home to Scotland’s crown jewels. The Royal Mile, a steep street lined with traditional pubs, casual eateries, souvenir shops and small museums, runs from the castle to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s Scottish residence.

Duration 30 minutes
5

Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The term was first used descriptively in W M Gilbert's Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century (1901), "...with its Castle and Palace and the royal mile between", and was further popularised as the title of a guidebook, published in 1920.

Duration 40 minutes
6

Princes Street

Princes Street is one of the major thoroughfares in central Edinburgh, Scotland, and the main shopping street in the capital. It is the southernmost street of Edinburgh's New Town, stretching around 1 mile (1.6 km) from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east. The street has virtually no buildings on the south side, allowing panoramic views of the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, and the valley between. Most of the street is limited to trams, buses and taxis with only the east end open to all traffic.

Duration 45 minutes
7

Holyrood Park

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II.

9

National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland, was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with collections relating to Scottish antiquities, culture and history, and the adjacent Royal Museum, with collections covering science and technology, natural history, and world cultures.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Outbound: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:02 / train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:02
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    Return: Train departs Edinburgh: 17:13 / train arrives at London Kings Cross: 22:10
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    Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or, if booked within one week then within 24 hours of booking). We recommend arriving at Kings Cross Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time
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    This tour is unescorted
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    Child age: 3-11 yrs
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    We will make every effort to fulfil any train seating requests, however, this cannot be guaranteed
  • Additional information
    Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures
Provided by Evan Evans Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive at Kings Cross 30 mins early
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    Visit the Scotch Whisky Heritage Center
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    Check out local eateries on the Royal Mile
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    Bring a camera for stunning views
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    Dress for changeable Scottish weather

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