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On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots Private Tour in a Minivan from Edinburgh

12 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 12 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Edinburgh, Scotland

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Our fantastic private guided Mary Queen of Scots tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the locations that were connected to Mary, including her birth, departure to France, return and reign and time in Scotland.

Mary Stuart was a devout Catholic and held claim to the English throne. She was considered a great danger to Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England. Elizabeth ultimately hanged Mary for treason after almost 19 years under house arrest.

Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will take you on a journey of discovery exploring many sights within easy reach of Edinburgh onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make these locations famous in Scottish history. You will also see many other sights along the way.

Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the country lanes that many of the locations are found whilst still being spacious and comfortable for up to 6 guests.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water for each guest

    Meeting and Pickup

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    What To Expect

    Stirling Castle

    Mary spent a considerable amount of time at Stirling Castle throughout her life. She was crowned in the chapel at Stirling Castle when just 6 days old and returned to the crown palace many times in her adult life.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Falkland Palace & Garden

    Arguably one of the most impressive preserved 16th century buildings in the world, Falkland Palace was a royal retreat. Mary spent her downtime here and played tennis at what is now the world’s oldest tennis court.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Linlithgow Palace

    The birthplace of Mary, Linlithgow Palace was a ‘half way house’ between Edinburgh and Stirling and was often used as a recreation and entertainment venue for the Scottish Royal Family.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Craigmillar Castle

    Craigmillar is often referred to as Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’. Mary spent two periods of her life here, once whilst quite unwell after the birth of her son and again before the murder of her Husband in the ‘Craigmillar plot’.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots Private Tour in a Minivan from Edinburgh?

    A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    • Bottled water
    • WiFi on board
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    • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
    • Live commentary on board
    • Professional local guide

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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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