2024 Port Of Newhaven Edinburgh Shore Excursions

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

Newhaven is situated on the Firth of Forth (river forth estuary) approximately 4 miles north of Edinburgh city centre. Cruise ships anchor off the coast and guests are tendered in to the small harbour. Typically a day tour from Newhaven starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm, however that is influenced by the arrival and departure time of your ship.

From Newhaven it is easily possible to explore Edinburgh, East Lothian, The Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews 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
8 Apr 2024 Aidadiva
21 Apr 2024 Viking Saturn
29 Apr 2024 Viking Venus
30 Apr 2024 Renaissance
11 May 2024 Viking Saturn
16 May 2024 Viking Sky
17 May 2024 AidaSol
19 May 2024 Viking Neptune
20 May 2024 Norwegian Star
21 May 2024 Silver Dawn
4 Jun 2024 Renaissance
8 Jun 2024 Viking Saturn
11 Jun 2024 Viking Venus
12 Jun 2024 Seven Seas Splendor
17 Jun 2024 Europa 2
19 Jun 2024 Silver Spirit
21 Jun 2024 Viking Sky
23 Jun 2024 Viking Saturn
24 Jun 2024 Viking Neptune
25 Jun 2024 Silver Spirit
28 Jun 2024 Norwegian Dawn
29 Jun 2024 Viking Saturn
3 Jul 2024 Renaissance
11 Jul 2024 Viking Sky
14 Jul 2024 Viking Saturn
17 Jul 2024 Seven Seas Voyager
19 Jul 2024 Viking Sky
20 Jul 2024 Norwegian Dawn
24 Jul 2024 Seabourn Sojourn
28 Jul 2024 Seven Seas Navigator
28 Jul 2024 Seven Seas Navigator
29 Jul 2024 Norwegian Dawn
31 Jul 2024 Europa
2 Aug 2024 Viking Saturn Two days
4 Aug 2024 Silver Spirit
5 Aug 2024 Rotterdam
6 Aug 2024 Vasco da Gama Two days
8 Aug 2024 Viking Sky
10 Aug 2024 Silver Spirit
12 Aug 2024 Norwegian Dawn
15 Aug 2024 Aida Bella
18 Aug 2024 Norwegian Dawn
19 Aug 2024 Viking Neptune
27 Aug 2024 Spirit of Adventure
31 Aug 2024 Marina
4 Sep 2024 Aida Luna
8 Sep 2024 Viking Neptune
12 Sep 2024 Viking Venus
17 Sep 2024 Seven Seas Splendor
18 Sep 2024 Seabourn Sojourn
25 Sep 2024 Seven Seas Splendor
27 Sep 2024 Norwegian Star

PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM NEWHAVEN, EDINBURGH

Each of our tours are bespoke, but here are a few suggestions of private day tours out of Edinburgh

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!  
Alnwick navigation image

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