2023 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
April 11, 2023 Viking Venus
April 19, 2023 Viking Venus
April 26, 2023 Otto Sverdrup
April 27, 2023 AidaAura
April 28, 2023 AidaBella
May 3, 2023 AidaAura
May 6, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
May 8, 2023 AidaAura
May 9, 2023 Viking Venus
May 10, 2023 Otto Sverdrup
May 16, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
May 17, 2023 Viking Venus
May 19, 2023 Viking Neptune
May 25, 2023 Aidiabella
May 26, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
May 27, 2023 Queen Victoria
May 28, 2023 Silver Dawn
May 31, 2023 Renaissance
June 2, 2023 Norwegian Star
June 4, 2023 Seven Seas Splendor
June 5, 2023 Costa Faviolosa
June 6, 2023 Viking Venus
June 11, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
June 12, 2023 AidaAura
June 14, 2023 Viking Venus
June 17, 2023 Marina
June 27, 2023 Viking Venus
June 28, 2023 AidaAura
July 1, 2023 Maud
July 4, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
July 6, 2023 Riviera
July 12, 2023 Viking Venus
July 20, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
July 23, 2023 Carnival Pride
July 25, 2023 Viking Venus
July 29, 2023 Viking Mars
July 30, 2023 Seven Seas Voyager
August 2, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
August 4, 2023 Viking Mars
August 12, 2023 Vasco da Gama
August 14, 2023 Amadea
August 15, 2023 Europa
August 19, 2023 Viking Mars
August 20, 2023 Vista
August 21, 2023 Riviera
August 22, 2023 Queen Victoria
August 23, 2023 Renaissance
August 26, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
August 30, 2023 Costa Faviolosa
September 5, 2023 Norwegian Dawn
September 6, 2023 Viking Venus
September 7, 2023 Viking Mars
September 14, 2023 Seven Seas Splendor
September 16, 2023: Norwegian Dawn
September 17, 2023 Europa 2
September 21, 2023 Seabourn Ovation
September 22, 2023 Norwegian Getaway
September 25, 2023 Regal Princess
September 26, 2023 Viking Venus
October 15, 2023 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