2020 South Queensferry Shore Excursions
Experienced Tours frequently organise private day trips from South Queensferry Cruise terminal. Our bespoke shore excursions from South Queensferry are tailored to your interests and typically cover more attractions and distance than larger pre-orgnaised group tours.
South Queensferry is situated on the Firth of Forth (river forth estuary) approximately 14 miles west of Edinburgh city centre. Cruise ships anchor off the coast adjacent the Forth Railway bridge and guests are tendered in to the Hawes Pier. Typically a day tour from South Queensferry starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm, however that is influenced by the arrival and departure time of your ship.
From South Queensferry 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 |
| 13 May 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 25 May 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 1 June 2020 | Norwegian Jade |
| 6 June 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 18 June 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 30 June 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 8 July 2020 | Veendam |
| 9 July 2020 | Rotterdam |
| 12 July 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 18 July 2020 | Brilliance of the Seas |
| 23 July 2020 | Veendam |
| 24 July 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 29 July 2020 | Norwegian Star |
| 30 July 2020 | Marina |
| 5 August 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 17 August 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 21 August 2020 | Island Princess |
| 28 July 2020 | MSC Preziosa |
| 29 August 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 3 September 2020 | Rotterdam |
| 10 September 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 17 September 2020 | Rotterdam |
| 18 September 2020 | Norwegian Star |
| 22 September 2020 | Regal Princess |
| 4 October 2020 | Regal Princess |
PRIVATE SHORE EXCURSIONS FROM SOUTH QUEENSFERRY EDINBURGH
Each of our tours are bespoke, but here are a few suggestions of private day tours from South Queensferry
EDINBURGH DISCOVERY HALF DAY TOUR
A fantastic overview of some of the sites that makes the city so famous.
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.
EVENING EDINBURGH TOUR
In the evening the city takes on a more relaxed feel as the streets fill with people enjoying the historic capital.
FULL DAY EDINBURGH TOUR
The ideal duration to see edinburgh’s iconic big sites and hidden treasures only known about by the locals.
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 & 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
THE SCOTTISH BORDERS TOUR
The borders host many interesting places including the home of Sir Walter Scott and Rosslyn Chapel
EDINBURGH AND EAST LOTHIAN TOUR
Follow the dramatic volcanic coastline to North Berwick visiting castles, distilleries and the golf coast
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.
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.
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!
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
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 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 & HIGHLANDS TOUR
Travel north to picturesque Perthshire, experience two medieval Cathedrals, the gardens at Drummond Castle and The Hermitage forrest walk and folly.
