Excursion Exclusive castle dining experience at the royal edinburgh military tattoo tour at South Queensferry

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is Scotland's biggest, best-selling spectacle, the most popular annual event on the Scottish calendar, attracting an International audience each year of some 200,000 people. Tonight, experience the magic for yourself as you engage yourself in the celebration of colorful military pageantry on the floodlit esplanade of imposing Edinburgh Castle. Enjoy and exclusive dinner in Edinburgh Castle.

00SPESOQ-B Exclusive Castle Dining Experience and Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Departure: South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Tuesday 18^th August 2026

Duration: 7-Hour evening Performance, approx. departure time from the ship: 5.30pm

Return to the ship: South Queensferry (Edinburgh), Wednesday 19^th August 2026, at approximately 00:30am.

Reserve: A minimum of 90 days prior to sailing

IMPORTANT NOTE

This program requires advance booking through Silversea Reservations no later than 90 days prior to the sail date. Requests received after this date may be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets are available in limited quantities, and participation cannot be guaranteed for those guests not booking well in advance. A minimum number of participants is required to operate this programme. If this minimum number is not met, Silversea reserves the right to offer the programme at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel the specific departure. Cancellation fee, unless otherwise advised, 90 - 0 days prior to the initial sailing date: 100% of the programme fare per person is due.

Payment in full is due at time of final payment.  Bookings made within 120 days of sailing require full payment within seven days of booking or sooner, as specified by Silversea.

All Special Excursion fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Special Excursions are non-transferable and non-refundable within 90 days of sailing.  Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.   All Special Excursions are owned by independent contractors and Silversea makes no representations and assumes no responsibility for the services provided by these operators.  Special Excursions may be modified by the operators at their sole discretion.

A magical evening awaits at the legendary Edinburgh Tattoo - a celebration of colorful military pageantry on the floodlit esplanade of famous Edinburgh Castle.

'Tattoo' was the traditional curfew signal, by drum or trumpet, which ordered soldiers to return to their quarters at night. The name is derived from the 18th-century Low Country innkeepers' cry 'doe den tap toe' or 'turn off the taps.' Today it has developed into this spectacular ceremonial performance featuring around 800 men and women.

Leave the port in Newhaven for the approximate 45-minute coach drive into Edinburgh, depending on traffic conditions. During the drive, your knowledgeable guide will provide you with an insight into this great traditional event. On arrival in the city, the coach will drop you off at an appropriate place from where it is about a 15-minute uphill walk through part of the medieval old town to the castle esplanade.

Fast Track Entrance and Scottish Dining Experience in Edinburgh Castle

From a fast track entrance, proceed to the Edinburgh Castle, where you will enjoy a delicious Scottish dining experience. From the walls of Edinburgh’s famous fortress, take in the fantastic views across the Firth of Forth to Fife.

This experience includes welcome drinks on arrival at Edinburgh Castle, a three-course Scottish dining experience followed by coffee, tea and Scottish tablet as well as wine to accompany your meal and a dram of whisky served with your first course.?

Private Recital and Backstage

Then soak in the atmosphere of a bespoke recital by members of the Tattoo cast before a dedicated host escorts you from Castle to the Castle Esplanade through the backstage area, offering a glimpse of the performers warming up pre-Show.

Premier Seating

You will be seated in a prime seat in the outdoor arena with exceptional views of the performance where you will receive the official Tattoo Souvenir Show Programme.

Set against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the world-renowned Massed Pipes and Drums together with the impressive Massed Military Bands and the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland are among those who will gather for Scotland's sensational Edinburgh Tattoo.

The Tattoo ends with that most moving of all Scotland's performances: the lone piper, floodlit on the battlements, his haunting music reaching out across the darkened arena to echo in your heart forever.  The setting of the Castle Esplanade, the ramparts and the delicate play of light will leave you with lasting memories of your Scottish evening.

At the end of this astonishing performance, rejoin your guide who will lead you to your motor coach for the return journey to Newhaven and the ship.

Please note: It is expected to be completely sold out well before final payment deadline.

This program requires an extensive amount of walking; coach parking is restricted around the castle district therefore a 15 minute walk is unavoidable. There is a steep, cobblestone street leading to the castle esplanade where the performance takes place and once in the arena, there are many steps to negotiate to the seating area. The dress code for meal at the Castle is smart casual, however we strongly recommend you dress in layers and bring a waterproof jacket, as the seats are open air and the evening may be cold and wet. Umbrellas are not permitted inside the arena. The show operate in all weather conditions. The performance begins at 9.30pm.

Program Includes:

Roundtrip coach transfers South Queensferry / Edinburgh / South Queensferry

Entrance fees and seats in the Premier Grandstands to Tattoo performance

Scottish Dining Experience at Edinburgh Castle

Fast Track Entrance

Official Tattoo Souvenir Programme

Brief recital from a member of the Tattoo cast

Not Included:

Any meals and drinks not specified above, gratuities to drivers and tour guides, telephone calls, cancellation insurance, and other personal items.