NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS

The Edinburgh Tattoo

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Soak up the pomp and pageantry of this magical event as massed pipes, drums and display teams create a dazzling spectacle.

Witness the unforgettable drama, colour and excitement of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Combine time spent exploring the Scottish capital’s elegant heart and Glasgow with an optional tour of the striking summer scenery of the Trossachs National Park and a cruise across the waters of fabled Loch Lomond.

Soak up the pomp and pageantry of this magical event – one of the highlights of the Scottish capital's festival season – as massed pipes and drums, dancers, and display teams create an enchanting spectacle. Want to learn more about this magical country? Check out our Scotland travel guide.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Enjoy a reserved seat to observe the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Set off on a short orientation tour of Edinburgh followed by free time to wander around at your leisure
Join an optional boat trip across Loch Lomond and a tour of the beautiful Trossachs National Park
Experience a short orientation tour of Glasgow with some time for self-exploration

Further highlights

Tour gallery

Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, Glasgow

Edinburgh skyline at sunset from Calton Hill, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the foreground — Edinburgh, Scotland

The Royal Mile street with the Tron Kirk church on the right — Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Street view of the historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland — Royal Mile, Edinburgh

A view of Edinburgh Castle perched high on a rocky hill in the background, with a decorative fountain in the foreground below, surrounded by greenery — Edinburgh Castle, Scotland

Palace of Holyroodhuse on a sunny day — Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Sh 340866503 Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo, Sunset

Highland female dancers dancing in unison outside Edinburgh Castle under purple lighting — Highland Dancers The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo lined up in formation infront of Edinburgh castle night time — The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military soldiers playing fanfare on trombones, suspended with flags in front of Edinburgh castle and fireworks — The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Inveruglas on Loch Lomond, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park — Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Scotland

Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Fly to Glasgow

Make your own way or fly to Scotland, before transferring to your centrally located hotel in the late afternoon where you’ll be welcomed by your tour manager.

You’ll then have the rest of the day to explore Glasgow at your leisure, perhaps enjoying dinner at the hotel or one of the nearby restaurants.

Included Edinburgh orientation tour and Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

This morning, you’ll set off to Edinburgh, a beautiful historic city that really buzzes during the famous festival season. Upon arrival, your tour manager will introduce you to the most famous sights before there’ll be free time to explore at your own pace. Seek out Princess Street, the historic Edinburgh Castle set atop Castle Rock, St Giles Cathedral, the Sir Walter Scott monument and the Royal Mile. You might also like to visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King’s official residence in Scotland while you’re here (entrance payable locally).

To get into the spirit of things, why not call at the Spirit of the Tattoo? This interactive exhibition reveals the story and mythology surrounding the Tattoo and is an ideal way to learn a little more about the history of the famous event.

Later, you’ll return to your coach to make your way to the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle for the performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo - it’s a dazzling and unforgettable spectacle.

Highlights include the sight of the massed pipes, drums and military bands as they emerge from the huge castle gates and fill the air with stirring music, and the iconic sight of the lone piper silhouetted against the backdrop of the sky as he patrols the battlements above.

Included orientation tour of Glasgow, day at leisure or optional excursion to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park

Join your tour manager this morning on a short walking tour of Glasgow, followed by some time at your leisure. Spend some time exploring all that Glasgow has to offer, perhaps visiting the Glasgow Cathedral or City Chambers and strolling through George Square with beautiful views of the historic buildings in the centre of the city.

Alternatively, take an optional excursion to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, an outstandingly beautiful area of mountains, lochs, rivers and woodlands steeped in history. Later in the day, enjoy an hour-long circular cruise on one of the most scenic parts of the Loch, taking in Ben Lomond and surrounding area. The live commentary on board will ensure that you don’t miss a thing.

Return journey

Check out of the hotel and return to Glasgow airport today for your journey back home or make your own way.

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Newmarket Holidays. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Radisson Blu, Glasgow

Set in a striking, modern building, this trendy hotel is just a short distance from Glasgow Central train station and the Princes Square Shopping Centre.

Facilities & Amenities: An on-site restaurant serves Scottish dishes, and there are two stylish bars for guests to enjoy.

Rooms: Rooms are sleek in design and feature floor-to-ceiling windows, TVs, mini-bars, tea/coffee-making facilities, safes, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi.

Voco Grand Central, Glasgow

Housed in a majestic landmark Victorian building and attached to the Glasgow Central Station, this hotel is just a short walk from many of the city’s major landmarks.

Facilities & Amenities: The beautiful historic interior encompasses chandeliers, high ceilings and wooden panelling. A marble-adorned bar offers sharing menus, afternoon tea, and cocktails. The on-site restaurant serves international dishes and a full Scottish breakfast.

Rooms: Stylish guestrooms with modern amenities feature bespoke art, TVs, and free Wi-Fi.

What’s included

Three nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
A seat for the Edinburgh Tattoo* (upgrade tickets available)
A short orientation tour of Edinburgh
A short orientation tour of Glasgow
Return flights to Glasgow, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

90 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
6 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Two sharing	£809	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,164~~ £1,139 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Two sharing	£809	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,164~~ £1,139 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Two sharing	£827	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,182~~ £1,157 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London City	4 days	Two sharing	£823	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London City	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,179~~ £1,154 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £886~~ £861 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,242~~ £1,217 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Two sharing	£778	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,134~~ £1,109 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £845~~ £820 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,200~~ £1,175 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Two sharing	£621	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £976~~ £951 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Two sharing	£809	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,164~~ £1,139 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Two sharing	£823	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,179~~ £1,154 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Two sharing	£827	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,182~~ £1,157 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £944~~ £919 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,299~~ £1,274 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Two sharing	£778	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,134~~ £1,109 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £845~~ £820 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,200~~ £1,175 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Two sharing	£621	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £976~~ £951 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Two sharing	£818	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,173~~ £1,148 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Two sharing	£823	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,179~~ £1,154 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £836~~ £811 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,191~~ £1,166 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London City	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £841~~ £816 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London City	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,197~~ £1,172 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £895~~ £870 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,251~~ £1,226 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Two sharing	£769	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,125~~ £1,100 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £877~~ £852 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,233~~ £1,208 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Two sharing	£612	Snapshot — confirm availability
13 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £967~~ £942 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Two sharing	£809	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,164~~ £1,139 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Two sharing	£805	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,161~~ £1,136 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Two sharing	£809	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,164~~ £1,139 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £931~~ £906 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,287~~ £1,262 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Two sharing	£769	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,125~~ £1,100 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £854~~ £829 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,209~~ £1,184 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Two sharing	£612	Snapshot — confirm availability
16 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £967~~ £942 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Two sharing	£809	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,164~~ £1,139 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Two sharing	£809	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,164~~ £1,139 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £836~~ £811 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,191~~ £1,166 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London City	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £841~~ £816 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London City	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,197~~ £1,172 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £886~~ £861 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,242~~ £1,217 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Two sharing	£769	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,125~~ £1,100 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £877~~ £852 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,233~~ £1,208 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Two sharing	£612	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £967~~ £942 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Two sharing	£818	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Belfast International	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,173~~ £1,148 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Two sharing	£827	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Birmingham	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,182~~ £1,157 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Two sharing	£823	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Bristol	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,179~~ £1,154 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £926~~ £901 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	London Gatwick	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,281~~ £1,256 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Two sharing	£778	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	London Heathrow	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,134~~ £1,109 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £886~~ £861 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	London Luton	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £1,242~~ £1,217 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Two sharing	£621	Snapshot — confirm availability
23 August 2027	Tour Only	4 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £976~~ £951 Save £25 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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