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2024 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.

Date Ship
30 April 2024 Regal Princess
2 May 2024 Rotterdam
12 May 2024 Regal Princess
13 May 2024 Rotterdam
19 May 2024 Norwegian Dawn
24 May 2024 Regal Princess
26 May 2024 Queen Anne
29 May 2024 Nieuw Statendam
5 June 2024 Regal Princess
10 June 2024 Costa Favolosa – Two Days
13 June 2024 Jewel of the Seas
17 June 2024 Regal Princess
18 June 2024 Nieuw Statendam Two days
20 June 2024 Rotterdam
27 June 2024 Zuiderdam
28 June 2024 Coral Princess
June 29 2024 Regal Princess
2 July 2024 Celebrity Silhouette
3 July 2024 Jewel of the Seas
11 July 2024 Regal Princess
16 July 2024 Nieuw Statendam
17 July 2024 Nieuw Statendam
18 July 2024 Rotterdam
23 July 2024 Regal Princess
26 July 2024 Caribbean Princess
27 July 2024 Costa Favolosa
3 August 2024 Regal Princess
15 August 2024 Regal Princess
21 August 2024 Nieuw Statendam Two days
28 August 2024 Regal Princess
1 September 2024 Queen Mary 2
5 September 2024 Nieuw Statendam
8 September 2024 Caribbean Princess
9 September 2024 Regal Princess
12 September 2024 Costa Favolosa Two Days
21 September 2024 Regal Princess
1 October 2024 Norwegian Star
3 October 2024 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

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
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