Best Shore Excursions by Yacht — Our Top 3

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92Our pick

From the cruise port, a driver-guide takes you to Royal Yacht Britannia, Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle. Expect free time at the main sights, entertaining local commentary, and a 53-person maximum. Attraction tickets cost extra and must be pre-booked.

“Tour guide was excellent. We purchased tickets for Edinburgh Castle through Your Shore Time as recommended by Viator and we were unable to exchange our tickets for vouchers so we missed the castle tour after paying for it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Spend eight hours touring Edinburgh by coach and on foot, with stops at Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Mile, Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle. Guides such as David, Adam, and Allan have led this outing. Attraction tickets cost extra and must be arranged in advance.

“David was great - funny and lots of info. Free time in Edinburgh should be longer. Tour can start earlier than 9:30am.”

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3.Yacht Cruise Excursion to 6 Bridges on the Douro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $68Cheapest seat

Board a yacht at Douro Marina for a 2 to 3 hour cruise with up to 8 people. You’ll pass six bridges, Porto’s riverfront, Gaia’s port cellars, and the UNESCO-listed Ribeira area, with a 10-minute photo stop near Porto and Gaia.

“What a wonderful experience. Great tour with great people. Really enjoyed the conversation, music, and wine. The views are just the cherries on top. Highly recommended. Saude!”

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