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2024 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.

Date Ship
15 May 2024 Deutschland
30 May 2024 Sea Spirit
10 Jun 2024 Star Pride
15 Jun 2024 Scenic Eclipse
22 Jun 2024 Azamara Onward Two days
27 Jun 2024 Sea Cloud Spirit
27 Jun 2024 Star Legend
29 Jun 2024 Maud
30 Jun 2024 Sirena
1 Jul 2024 National Geographic Explorer
11 Jul 2024 Seabourn Quest
12 Jul 2024 Star Legend
13 Jul 2024 Azamara Quest three days
27 Jul 2024 SH Diana Two days
29 Jul 2024 Sirena
7 Aug 2024 Ambition Seven days
8 Aug 2024 Europa Two days
14 Aug 2024 Azamara Quest Two days
22 Aug 2024 Star Legend
23 Aug 2024 Nautica three days
18 Sep 2024 World Navigator
30 Sep 2024 Maud
24 Oct 2024 Sirena Two days

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

Victoria Street in Edinburgh

EDINBURGH DISCOVERY HALF DAY TOUR

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

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.
Edinburgh & Whisky Private Tour

EDINBURGH & WHISKY HALF DAY TOUR

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

FULL DAY EDINBURGH TOUR

The ideal duration to see edinburgh’s iconic big sites and hidden treasures only known about by the locals.
Edinburgh & Rosslyn Chapel private tour

HISTORIC EDINBURGH & ROSSLYN CHAPEL TOUR

The ideal duration to see Edinburgh’s iconic big sites and a visit to Rosslyn Chapel, shrouded in mystery and intrigue
Midhope Castle, set of Lallybroch in Outlander

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. 
The Swilcan Bridge in St Andrews

KINGDOM OF FIFE & ST ANDREWS TOUR

Picturesque fishing villages make way to the world-famous home of golf and University town of St Andrews
Stirling Castle, medieval Royal seat of Scotland

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
Scotts view in the Scottish Borders

THE SCOTTISH BORDERS TOUR

The borders host many interesting places including the home of Sir Walter Scott and Rosslyn Chapel
Preston Mill, a picturesque mill in East Lothian

EAST LOTHIAN TOUR

Follow the dramatic volcanic coastline to North Berwick visiting castles, distilleries and the golf coast
Statue of Mary Queen of Scots

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.
Loch Lomond Single Malt Whisky

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!  
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ALNWICK CASTLE & VIKING COAST  TOUR

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

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’.
Cathedrals, Castles And Highlands Private 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.
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Private Day tour from Edinburgh

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
Cathedrals, Castles And Highlands Private Tour From Edinburgh

HIGHLANDS, WHISKY AND CASTLES

Venture through rugged scenery with highland peaks and stunning lochs, see over 3000 years of scenery, history and whisky
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Private Day tour from Edinburgh

‘BEST OF THE WEST’ ARGYLL, INVERARAY & LOCH LOMOND

A long-day tour to the western highlands, visiting some stunning scenery, ancient castles and beautiful towns.
Perfect for those looking for an alternative to Loch Ness