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Royal Edinburgh Overnight Tour by Rail from London

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About this activity

A great way to get acquainted with the Scottish capital, this hop on hop off bus tour will cruise past the best sights Edinburgh has to offer. Reserved seats on trains. Entry to Edinburgh Castle. Open Top Bus Tour. Accommodation at a Centrally Located 3* Hotel . First Class (optional extra) includes food and refreshments served at your seat.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Open Top Bus Tour with Audio guide(Printed ticket needed)
    • Admissions to Edinburgh Castle
    • Accommodation at a centrally located 3* hotel
    • Reserved seats on Trains to/from Edinburgh

    Not included

    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Food or drinks (unless stated otherwise)

    Itinerary

    London to Edinburgh

    1. Departure from King’s Cross Station

      You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6:30am with your train e-tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 7:00am and arrive in Edinburgh at 11:22am.

      5 hoursAdmission free

    2. Open Top Bus Tour

      Delve into the Scottish capital’s rich history with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that takes in all the major sights: the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and atmospheric Edinburgh Castle. The ticket is valid for 24 hours, so you will be able to use it on day 2.

      6 hoursAdmission free

    3. Entry to Edinburgh Castle

      Enjoy free admission to Edinburgh Castle, where you can marvel at the sparkling Scottish Crown Jewels and photograph breathtaking panoramic views of the city’s famous skyline.

      2 hoursAdmission included

    Edinburgh at Your Leisure

    1. Explore Edinburgh at your leisure! Following breakfast, spend your day as you wish.

      Return Journey After a thrilling day spent discovering Edinburgh, your train departs at 5:31pm, arriving back in London at 10:18pm. (Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.)

      15 hoursAdmission free

    Meeting point

    Recommended check-in time at King's Cross Station: 6:30am. Train departure time: 7:00am. Arrival at Edinburgh Waverly Station: 11:22am Meet your representative outside the ticket office in Kings Cross Station.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Once booked this tour is non-refundable.
    • This tour is unescorted.
    • Train seats are allocated on first come first serve basis & not guaranteed together.
    • Please arrive at least 15min prior to the train departure time shown on your ticket.
    • Please enusre that you have a printed copy of your Open Top Bus Tour tickets. Train, accommodation and Edinburgh Castle tickets are e-tickets and therefore can be viewed on your phone.
    • No health restrictions as such
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Train Schedule: Days of departure: Monday to Saturday DAY 1: London to Edinburgh Meeting time: 6:30am Departure from Kings Cross Station: 7:00am Arrival at Edinburgh Waverly Station: 11:22am Meet your representative outside the ticket office in Kings Cross Station. Journey time: 4hr 20min approx. DAY 2: Edinburgh to London Departure from Edinburgh Waverly Station: 5:31pm Arrival at Kings Cross Station: 10:18pm Journey time: 4hr 40 min approx. Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh Schedule: The Edinburgh Tour: 30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024 08:50 - 18:00 Every 10 Minutes 8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024 08:51 - 17:51 Every 12 Minutes 3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025 09:10 - 15:40 Every 30 Minutes Duration: The full tour lasts around 70 minutes. The Regal Tour: 24 March 2024 – 2 November 2024 08:40 - 17:25 Every 15 Minutes 3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025 09:20 - 15:50 Every 30 Minutes Duration: The full tour lasts around 80 minutes. City Sightseeing Edinburgh: 30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024 08:45 - 18:05 Every 10 Minutes 8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024 08:45 - 17:57 Every 12 Minutes 3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025 09:00 - 16:00 Every 30 Minutes Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour. Tours runs every day except 25 December & 1 January. Please note timetables are subject to change. All Tours start from Waterloo Place (13 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, UK). Edinburgh Castle: You will received a timed ticket for Edinburgh Castle for Day 1 of your tour. Summer (1 April to 30 Sep) Open 9.30am till 6pm Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar) Open 9.30am to 5pm Please Note: Please enusre that you have a printed copy of your Open Top Bus Tour tickets. Train, accomodation and Edinburgh Castle tickets are e-tickets and therefore can be viewed on your phone. Once booked this tour is non-refundable. This tour is unescorted. Train seats are allocated on first come first serve basis ¬t guaranteed together.

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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    Golden Tours Gray Line London
    Product code
    5461P228

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