Step inside Scotland's most iconic fortress, walk the storied Royal Mile, and uncover centuries of royal intrigue — all at your own pace in a private luxury minivan with an expert local guide.
What to expect
Your guide collects you dockside in Newhaven — just minutes from the city — and whisks your private group up to the Castle Esplanade for the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. From there you descend the Royal Mile at a leisurely pace, ducking into closes and courtyards the crowds miss entirely. Lunch at one of the Mile's acclaimed restaurants is yours to choose. The afternoon can flex toward Holyrood Palace, the Scottish Parliament, or Victoria Street's boutiques, depending entirely on your mood.
Good to know
Newhaven is the closest cruise berth to Edinburgh city centre — roughly 15–20 min by taxi or minivan. Pre-book Edinburgh Castle timed-entry tickets at edinburghcastle.scot to avoid queues. Confirm your all-aboard time and build in a 45-min buffer for the return run to port.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at NEWHAVEN — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.