2 Day Edinburgh Tour from London
Our 2 day Edinburgh tour from London is the perfect way to explore the Scottish capital on a short city break. You’ll travel directly by rail from London to Edinburgh with reserved seats on North-East Coast trains. Your first day in Edinburgh includes a hop-on hop-off bus tour, as well as entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle, with an overnight stay in a centrally located 3* hotel.
On day two, you’ll have free time to explore the city at your leisure before returning to London in the late afternoon. There are lots of exciting attractions you could visit, such as Holyrood Palace, the Underground Vaults and the Royal Yacht Britannia. You will then return to London by train.
We also offer a 3-day tour of Scotland from London if you would like to visit Edinburgh and also spend a day visiting the Scottish Highlands, including Loch Ness. You can see further details here>>>
2 Day Edinburgh Tour
This is a self-guided tour which includes overnight accommodation in a centrally located Edinburgh hotel.
Day 1:
- Depart from King’s Cross Station London at 7am, arriving in central Edinburgh at 11:22am.
- Enjoy a hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh with live guide. Get to grips with the city on an open top bus, passing by many of its most famous sites and attractions. You can hop on and off as much as you like on the first day.
- Your first day also includes entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle. Getting to the castle is easy with the hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. The castle itself dates back to the 12th Century, and your ticket includes admission to view the Scottish Crown Jewels, enter the Great Hall, see the Stone of Destiny, and take in breathtaking views of the city below.
- Spend your evening in the Scottish capital. There are lots of bustling bars and restaurants in the city centre, as well as an array of nightlife activities such as concerts and shows.
Overnight Stay
Your Edinburgh tour from London includes an overnight stay in a centrally located 3* hotel, including breakfast.
Day 2:
This is a free day where you can explore Edinburgh at your leisure. There are many more Edinburgh attractions that you can visit on your second day, or alternatively, choose to take a tour of the city. Some suggestions include:
- For Royal fans, why not visit Holyrood Palace which is the Kings official residence in Scotland. Or head to the Port of Leith to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia which was used by the Royal family for 44 years!
Historic Royal Mile with St Giles Cathedral
- For thrill-seekers, explore the Edinburgh underground vaults and hear tales of the city’s ghostly past
- The Scotch Whisky Experience is a must for whisky fans who can sample a wee dram of Scotland’s national drink!
- At the end of your second day in Edinburgh, return to London’s Kings Cross Station. Your train departs Edinburgh at 4.30pm, arriving back in London at 8.55pm.
More Details:
accommodation:
- Accommodation is included in a centrally located 3* hotel, in a twin or double room.
- Breakfast is included
- Prices stated are per person, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single travelers pay a single occupancy rate.
Train Details
- Tour includes standard class train tickets.
- Optional upgrade to 1st class. This includes extra-wide seats with additional legroom, free wifi and USB chargers. Includes breakfast on the outbound and dinner on the return journey. It also includes the use of the 1st class lounge at Waverley Station, Edinburgh.
- The train departs from King’s Cross Station in central London. It is easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines.
- We recommend arriving at Kings Cross Station at 6.30 am which is 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time.
Your tour includes:
- Return train tickets (round trip)
- Hop-on -Hop-off bus tour which is valid on day 1. A city map is included.
- Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle
- Overnight accommodation in a centrally located 3* hotel with breakfast
Your tour excludes:
- Any other entrance tickets or tours
- Food, drink
- Tour guide
More info:
- We accept payment in most currencies, including US dollars and Euros. You can change your currency on the top right-hand corner of our booking page by clicking on £ GBP >
- Cancel bookings up to 7 days prior to departure to receive a full refund
- This tour is self-guided
- Your e-ticket and information pack will be emailed to you one week before your scheduled departure date (or if booked within one week, within 24 hours of booking).
- We will make every effort to fulfill any requests you have for seating on the train. However, this cannot be guaranteed.
