Great experience - Evan Evans rep was at King's Cross as directed, was very clear with our instructions, and had all materials ready. We did first-class, which was fun but probably not necessary for another go-around - standard would have been fine. Once in Edinburgh we went to the castle first. We ate lunch in the castle tea room and then explored that area of town - lots of fun shops. The hop on/hop off bus was reliable and quick, and the audio commentary was very good. We unfortunately didn't have much time to explore much else of the city given how cold it was and my parents are a bit slow-moving, but this trip was enough to give me a taste of Scotland, and I definitely will go back - this time on my own, knowing how easy it is to travel there from London.
Review by: grunt3381, January 2018
We met the representative at the coach station after given the package and after that in our own, we had a great time and will recommend it ...it was a taste and wanted more! just an amazing place...if you can advise priority seating. Enjoy and have a poncho handy.
Review by: Patrick R, December 2017
It’s a long train ride, but if you’re short on time and can’t dedicate anything more than a day to Edinburgh, it’s worth it. It’s a beautiful city. This is an independent trip. A guide gets you on the train and then you’re on your own. You will only have about five and a half hours max in Edinburgh.
Review by: Susan B, October 2017
This was a great trip - from getting on the train, to arriving in Edinburgh and back again. Train trip was long each time - just over 4 1/2 hours each way, but Edinburgh is beautiful. Castle was fantastic - plenty of time to see and then the Hop on Hop off bus, was really easy to catch and get on and off as well as walking the royal mile. Would recommend to anyone.
Review by: Elizabeth M N, October 2017
I loved this tour. I had not been to Scotland before so this was a nice introduction. I loved the history this city holds which can be seen in the architecture, the statues, the castle and monuments. My plan is to go back and see more of this beautiful country. My only complaint is that my time there was too short.
Review by: Amanda, October 2017
This was a great way to get a taste of Edinburgh
Review by: Dan P, October 2017
Great tour, Highly recommended.
Review by: jba3220, September 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: David T, September 2017
Long train ride, so I definitely recommend opting for the First Class ticket. Well worth the extra money. Also, through no fault of Viator, my wife and I selected the wrong days to go. There was an Arts Festival the Fringe in Edinburgh and two cruise ships in port, so the city was mobbed with people. We finally made it to Edinburgh Castle and enjoyed our time there. As I said, visit would have been much more enjoyable without all of the crowds literally had trouble walking down the street and once you were finally able to get seats on a tour bus, it took much longer to get from point to point consequently, cut down on the hop on hop off options.
Review by: S S M, August 2017
Basically you buy train tickets, and then once in Edinburgh, you have 4 hours on your own. if there was anyone in Edinburgh to facilitate this, we didn't see them. In London we were given an envelope with hop-on, hop-off bus tickets and train tickets and off we went. The bus tickets are useless. The bus allows people to buy tickets at each stop, and so it takes forever for the bus to get anywhere. We waited for 4 stops, saw people buy tickets from the bus driver at 3 of them, and jumped off because we could walk faster than the bus went. It's cheaper and easier to buy your own train tickets and leave later or the next day.
Review by: mary.youtsey, August 2017
Nice trip. Need more than 1 day though. Long train ride
Review by: Cyndi J, July 2017
It and #39;s a little bit short timewise, but definitely a trip to take and worthwhile. we had so much fun in Edinburgh!!
Review by: Mary D, June 2017
Not worth it ... too much time on train and.... no tour guide!!!
Review by: SHAUNDA C, June 2017
Lovely views from train!!!!
Review by: gregorylbooker, June 2017
Honestly, we spent more time on the train nearly five hours each way than we did in Edinburgh. The countryside views were a bonus and the Castle of course was great. But there just is not enough time to really explore the city.
Review by: Lisa L, June 2017
The train ride is long and relaxing. We chose to travel first class, and I'm really glad we did. Edinburgh Castle is beautiful and fascinating, offering many photo opportunities. The first Hop-On Hop-Off bus location from the train station could have been explained better, or a map provided, as we spend more time than we should have looking for it. I would have liked to have more time in Edinburgh, but it was a great trip nonetheless.
Review by: greenmarie60, May 2017
LOVED this trip! Only thing I would do differently is spend a night in Edinburgh. This is not offered through this travel program, however, so would possibly just book the train trip first class myself each way, book a night there, and book the hop on and off bus. Really isnt that big of a place, so wouldn't need the hop on and off bus at all.
Review by: Renee C, May 2017
Edinburgh was a beautiful town but dress for at least 15 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the actual temperature is. The castle area is very windy and cold.
Review by: ngcnvn, April 2017
You booked my return train seat from Edinburgh back to London on the wrong date. I had to stand on the train until a seat was available. The same thing happened to two other people that I know of in the group I was traveling with.
Review by: Preea, April 2017
it was great but I wish it was an overnight stay ..too short for such a wonderful place.
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