Edinburgh The Royal City Day Tour by Train from London
Explore one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe at your own pace with this amazing day rail tour
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
Standout list
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
Family-friendly
Children up to 4 years old travel free of charge.
Travel in style
Relax and enjoy the tour in a comfortable train carriage.
Highlights
- Explore the higgledy-piggledy medieval streets of the Scottish capital’s Old Town, fondly known as Auld Reekie, which means ‘Old Smokey’ in Gaelic.
- Admire the beautiful Georgian architecture found in New Town or head to Carlton Hill for stunning panoramic views of the city.
- Ascend Castle Hill following the footsteps of famous Scottish kings and queens and see the ‘Stone of Destiny’ - a sacred object used for centuries in the coronation of Scottish monarchs.
- Stare in awe at the mighty Edinburgh Castle, a 1,100-year-old fortress built on Castle Rock, a long-extinct volcano, and walk around its ancient streets.
- Choose our First Rail Tour ticket for travelling in style with breakfast on your outbound journey and dinner upon your return.
- Board your Hop-on Hop-off Guided Bus Tour valid all day to visit 14 fantastic locations including the historic Grassmarket, the magnificent John Knox House, a medieval building from the 15th century, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
What's included
- Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
- Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
- Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
- Free Wi-Fi on board the train
- A city map and information booklet
- First Class option available (incl. breakfast and dinner)
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Prepare for the experience
Children information
- Children under 4 years old can access free of charge.
- Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Accessibility information
- Please contact our team before booking should you require any accessibility information regarding the experience.
Additional information
- This tour is unescorted.
- The supplier will make every effort to fulfill any requests for seating on the train however this cannot be guaranteed.
- The Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus tour’s ticket is valid all day so you board it as many times as you like.
Edinburgh The Royal City Day Rail Tour from London live date availability can be seen upon booking.
- Duration: 1 day.
- Recommended arrival times: 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time.
The tour regular operating times are the following:
- Monday to Saturday:
- Departure time: 07:00 am (From London King’s Cross)
- Arrival at Edinburgh: 11:20 am.
- Return time: 05:30 pm (From Edinburgh)
- Arrival at London Kings Cross: 10:10 pm.
Departure point
- Start and end location: London King’s Cross Station, Euston Rd., London N1 9AL, England
- Kings Cross Station is centrally located and easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines (Zone 1).
- Arrival in Edinburgh: Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh EH1 3EG
From London
From Edinburgh
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Evan Evans Tours Ltd.
