2023 Port Of Leith Shore Excursions

Experienced Tours frequently organise private day trips from the Port of Leith Cruise terminal. Our bespoke shore excursions from the Port of Leith are tailored to your interests and typically cover more attractions and distance than larger pre-orgnaised group tours.

The Port Of Leith is situated in the docklands area of Edinburgh and is the most convenient port for Edinburgh. Cruise ships dock alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia which is moored in the harbour. Typically a day tour from Leith starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm, however that is influenced by the arrival and departure time of your ship.

From Leith it is easily possible to explore Edinburgh, East Lothian, The Kingdom of Fife or Stirling and Loch Lomond. Each shore tour is unique so please let us know your dates and what you would like to see on your visit to Scotland.

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Date	Ship
June 7, 2022	Crystal Endeavor
July 14, 2022	Azamara Quest
July 22, 2022	Sirena
August 4, 2022	Sirena

PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM THE PORT OF LEITH

Each of our tours are bespoke, but here are a few suggestions of private day tours from the Port of Leith

EDINBURGH DISCOVERY HALF DAY TOUR

A fantastic overview of some of the sites that makes the city so famous.

Edinburgh Discovery Tour

ROSSLYN CHAPEL HALF DAY TOUR

Venture the short distance to the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel. Learn the story of the Knights Templar and the Apprentice Pillar.

Rosslyn Chapel Tour

EDINBURGH & WHISKY HALF DAY TOUR

Explore the medieval old city of Edinburgh, outlying Duddingston village and celebrated Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh & Whisky Tour

FULL DAY EDINBURGH TOUR

The ideal duration to see edinburgh’s iconic big sites and hidden treasures only known about by the locals.

Edinburgh Day Tour

KINGDOM OF FIFE & ST ANDREWS TOUR

Picturesque fishing villages make way to the world-famous home of golf and University town of St Andrews

Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Tour

STIRLING CASTLE & LOCH LOMOND TOUR

Venture west and experience the Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, The historic Royal Seat and Capital City of Scotland and the natural beauty of Loch Lomond

Stirling & Loch Lomond Tour

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS TOUR

The borders host many interesting places including the home of Sir Walter Scott and Rosslyn Chapel

Scottish Borders Tour

EAST LOTHIAN TOUR

Follow the dramatic volcanic coastline to North Berwick visiting castles, distilleries and the golf coast

East Lothian Tour

OUTLANDER LOCATIONS TOUR

Follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie and learn about The Jacobites as we explore some of the filming locations of Outlander.

Outlander Locations Tour

ON THE TRAIL OF MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS TOUR

The most famous and interesting Scottish monarch, She became queen of Scotland at only a week old. Her reign was marred by troubled marriages, betrayal, rebellion and murder.

Mary Queen of Scots Tour

THE SCOTCH WHISKY TRAIL TOUR

Learn how the ‘water of life’ is created and understand what gives each whisky region its own unique character. Slàinte!

The Malt Whisky Trail Tour

SPEYSIDE WHISKY DISTILLERIES

The perfect opportunity to experience three of Scotland’s most iconic whisky distilleries in undoubtably the most famous whisky region in the world

Speyside Whisky Tour

ALNWICK CASTLE & VIKING COAST TOUR

Hop across the English border and discover Northumberland’s varied history on this full-day private tour from Edinburgh

Alnwick & Viking Coast Tour

GLASGOW TOUR FROM EDINBURGH

Venture west to Scotland’s largest city, the Victorian metropolis of Glasgow. Learn about its varied history and why ‘People make Glasgow’.

Glasgow Tour from Edinburgh

CATHEDRALS, CASTLES & HIGHLANDS TOUR

Travel north to picturesque Perthshire, experience two medieval Cathedrals, the gardens at Drummond Castle and The Hermitage forrest walk and folly.

Cathedrals, Castles & Highlands Tour

LOCH NESS, GLENCOE & THE HIGHLANDS

A long-day tour to the highlands, visiting some of the most famous locations in Scotland.

Perfect for those with little time

Loch Ness Tour

HIGHLANDS, WHISKY AND CASTLES

Venture through rugged scenery with highland peaks and stunning lochs, see over 3000 years of scenery, history and whisky

Highlands, Whisky & Castles Tour

OUTLAW KING, ROBERT THE BRUCE TOUR

Follow in the footsteps of The ‘Outlaw King’the story of Robert the Bruce, the 14th century King of Scots and the blockbuster movie of the same name

Outlaw King Tour