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4 Best Sailing Tours In Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s best days out.

The 4 most popular sailing tours in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.

4 Best Sailing Tours In Edinburgh

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia - Getting to Leith: your Royal Yacht Britannia visit
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

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1.Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh shore tour with the Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse photo stop, and Edinburgh Castle time. Coach included; tickets extra.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“Unfortunately our cruise line cancelled our stop in Edinburgh due to weather so we were not able to do the tour. Timberbush quickly sent a message that they heard of the cancellation and responded shortly after that they were providing a full refund. We were hoping to get 1/2 back if anything so we were…”

41 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $92.90by Timberbush Tours

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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia - Royal Yacht Britannia: why it works as your first major stop
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia

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2.Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour & Royal Yacht Britannia

8-hour Edinburgh shore tour with Royal Mile stroll, coach commentary, and optional Edinburgh Castle and Britannia visits for $92.

★ 4.2

“It was a good day in Edinburgh. The Royal Yacht, Britannia was a highlight, but there was not enough time to complete the tour. Free-time on the Royal Mile was good, because the Fringe Festival was beginning and we saw several interesting acts. We could not access Edinburgh Castle because of waiting times, etc. The…”

12 reviews8 hoursFrom $92by Timberbush Tours

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Half Day Sailing Trip - Inchcolm Island and the Abbey: seeing the past from sea-level
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Half Day Sailing Trip

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3.Half Day Sailing Trip

Half-day sailing on a luxury catamaran from Port Edgar to Inchcolm Island, under the Forth Bridges, with tea and coffee included.

★ 5.0

“When I checked the weather for Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth I must confess I was concerned. However, the skipper and his crew were capable and confident under reefed sails - even to allow myself and another aspiring sailor opportunities at the helm. A lovely day on the water with all kinds of weather.…”

11 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $143.98by Edinburgh Boat Charters

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Full Day Sailing Trip - Inchcolm Island: The Scenic Break That Makes the Day Feel Worth It
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Full Day Sailing Trip

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4.Full Day Sailing Trip

Full-day sail from Port Edgar under the Forth Rail Bridge, stopping at Inchcolm and Inchkeith, with Edinburgh skyline views to South Queensferry.

★ 5.0

“Colin and the crew were awesome and very personable! I loved being allowed to sail the boat for a few minutes.”

10 reviewsFrom $241.05by Edinburgh Boat Charters

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