Edinburgh - The Royal City rail tour from London with Overnight Stay

2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Scotland's capital is a veritable treasure trove of history. Visit historic castles and palaces, roam the higgledy-piggledy medieval streets of the Old Town, or admire the Georgian splendour of the New Town. Uncover the unique character of the city on a fantastic day trip from London to Edinburgh.

- Return rail journey in Standard or First class with reserved seats
- Free Wi-Fi onboard the train
- Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
- One night's stay in a central 3* hotel, including breakfast
- Information Pack

What's Included

Hop on Hop off tour of Edinburgh
Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
Breakfast
Accommodation
Return train journey with reserved seats
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
King's Cross

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Edinburgh

    4 stops
  • 1
    Edinburgh

    Discover one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe, Edinburgh. Explore the city, where a sense of history is around every corner. Fondly known as Auld Reekie, which means 'Old Smokey' in Scots, the Scottish capital is one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe. A sense of history is around every corner of this beautiful city. Underground vaults and hidden passageways, relics of construction from a bygone era, are located in and around its historic town centre, known as 'Old Town'.

    5 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Edinburgh Castle

    Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Holyrood Park

    Curved around its sprawling namesake park, historic Holyrood edges the city centre and Old Town. The Palace of Holyroodhouse royal residence lies at the foot of the Royal Mile, an iconic stretch of road that also features the Scottish Parliament Building, the Museum of Edinburgh and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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 1.2 km from Lothian Road in the west, to Leith Street in the east.

    Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Edinburgh

    4 stops
  • 5
    Edinburgh

    Full day free at leisure - Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to a train time to London Kings Cross Station in the evening.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    St Andrew Square is a garden square in Edinburgh, Scotland located at the east end of George Street. The gardens, part of the collection of New Town Gardens, are owned by a number of private owners, managed by Essential Edinburgh and opened to the public in 2008.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Grassmarket

    Venture back to 1477 when the Grassmarket was one of the most predominant marketplaces in Edinburgh. A large portion of its happenings entailed the buying and selling of cattle and horses. Apparently, the name 'Grassmarket' derives from the animals' grass and pens, which were located at the western end.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note this is an unescorted tour
  • Outbound Day 1: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:00 / train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:20 (11:28 on Saturdays)
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