Edinburgh, The Royal City

Full Description

London to Edinburgh

Our Evan Evans representative will meet you at 6.30am at London's Kings Cross station to give you your tickets and welcome pack before your train journey to Edinburgh, arriving into Edinburgh around 11.30am.

Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour and Castle

You'll jump straight onto the open air sightseeing tour bus taking you into the heart of the city and to the wonderful must-see sites of this historic city.

Discover over 1,000 years of history with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, perched high on a 700 million year old extinct volcano. Stroll along the cobbled streets and take a walk up Calton Hill for spectacular views over the city, of Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat.

Explore the traditional pubs, charming stores and casual eateries that line the 'Royal Mile', a historic street cutting through the middle of Old Town, and visit St Giles' Cathedral, the 900-year old religious focal point of the city.

What's Included?

• Entrance to Edinburgh Castle and tickets for the Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus are included in the tour price.

Additional Information

This tour is booked through Evan Evans Tours.

Days of operation:

Daily
Tour Starts: 6.30am Kings Cross Station (outside the information booth on the main concourse)
Tour Finishes: 10.20pm Kings Cross Station

The time on your ticket is when you will meet your Evan Evans Representative who will give you your information packs and rail tickets. Your train will depart approximately 30 minutes after this.

Edinburgh Train Times:

Outbound: Train departs London Kings Cross 07:00, arrives Edinburgh 11:20.
Return: Train departs Edinburgh 17:30, arrives London Kings Cross 22:10.

Return: We recommend to arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station no later than 16:50.

Please note, you do NOT require a printed copy of your eticket. On booking, you'll recieve an email confirmation with your eticket. If you don't have access to a printer, an electronic copy on your phone is sufficient to join the tour.

Please note this is an unescorted tour. Child age: 3-11 years inclusive. We will make every effort to fulfil any train seating requests, however, this cannot be guaranteed.