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Edinburgh Castle: Crown Jewels & Private Royal Mile Walk

Stand inside Scotland's most iconic fortress, see the Stone of Destiny and dazzling Crown Jewels, then walk the Royal Mile with a private expert guide. A living millennium of Scottish history, all in one extraordinary morning.

What to expect

Your guide collects you dockside at Leith and whisks you to the Castle Esplanade, where the fortress rises on its volcanic crag above the city. Inside, you'll explore the Great Hall, St Margaret's Chapel (Edinburgh's oldest building), and the Crown Room housing the Stone of Destiny and Crown Jewels of Scotland. Descend through centuries of cobbled history along the Royal Mile, pausing at closes and kirks your guide knows intimately. Return transfer to the ship is timed precisely to your all-aboard.

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Experienced Tours – Port of Leith Private Shore Excursions
From approx. GBP 320 per private vehicle (up to 7 guests) for a half-day private guided tour including Edinburgh Castle admission (adult castle entry GBP 18.50 separately via edinburghcastle.scot)
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Good to know

Edinburgh Castle is a 25-minute drive from Leith; book the private transfer to avoid taxi queues. Pre-book castle tickets directly at edinburghcastle.scot to skip ticket lines. Allow at least 3.5–4 hours total. Confirm all-aboard time with your guide on the day.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Leith/Edinburgh — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Sirena
13 nights · calls at Leith/Edinburgh
from $3,815
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Oceania · Oceania Marina
10 nights · calls at Leith/Edinburgh
from $4,099
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Azamara · Azamara Quest
13 nights · calls at Leith/Edinburgh
from $4,249
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Oceania · Oceania Insignia
12 nights · calls at Leith/Edinburgh
from $4,675
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