Edinburgh Military Tattoo Tours
Experience one of the greatest shows on earth - the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on one of 77 multi-day journeys through Scotland. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and takes place annually during the month of August as part of the Edinburgh Festival.
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What our clients are saying about their Edinburgh Military Tattoo experiences
Scotland Country Roads
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Sharon and Peter , NS, Canada, May 2026
This was a very good bus trip, and we particularly enjoyed travelling by ferry to the Orkney Islands. It is something not normally included in many Scotland trips. The sites there- Italian Chapel, Ring of Brogdar, Skara Brae and Skaile House were particularly interesting. Ethan Battison helped us tremendously in planning this trip and we highly recommend him.
Costsaver 15 Day Britain and Ireland tour
Britain and Ireland Experience
Paul and Patricia, SA, Australia, May 2026
Thanks to Tracy for looking after our booking with the Middle East conflict affecting the uncertainty of the tour. We had a great tour with only 20 people on our tour with plenty of room on the bus. The downside was having 20 on board some elected not to rotate with nothing being inforced. We had great commentary from our tour director Simmone of the read more history of the UK. Some of the optional tours were a bit expensive due to our dollar compared to the English pound and Euro. We had a record heat wave for May in the UK with only 2 days we had rain for half an hour on our optional walking tours which we accepted. The accommodation was good apart from Treacy's in Waterford being an Irish Pub. A couple of hotel meals were an inconvenience due to the hotels booking out dinners and the the hotels being out of town was not acceptable and treated as such. More time in Dublin would have been nice as we only had time to go to the Guiness factory with 8 of us doing the tour on our own which should have been part of the optional tours. If you want to see the UK Costsaver 15 day Britain and Ireland experience is worth considering.
The British Isles indepth
The British Isles in Depth
Craig and Johanne , NSW, Australia, May 2026
A fantastic journey through England, Scotland, Nth Ireland, Ireland & Wales. For taste of everything this trip delivered, seeing some amazing places, although limited in time you still get a chance to wander through and take in the history and architecture. Lucky to have had a great group throughout this journey. Tour guide was good. Bus was comfortable read more and the driver/s were always cheerful and helpful. Generally the accommodation was pleasant. The extra excursions that were offered, well worth it. It was a great experience, seeing so much in the time frame.
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Grand Tour of Britain & Ireland
John and Janice, QLD, Australia, May 2026
The whole trip was a highlight for us. The accommodation at hotels was verry good, we would recommend this trip at this time of the year for other travelers. The weather was sunny for most days with very little rain. Our bus driver Joe was exceptional, professional and well dressed. We had mobility issues and he went out of his way to assist us particularly read more with luggage. Last but certainly not least was Peita our tour guide. His knowledge of all the places we travelled to and in-between was fantastic. We would also like to thank Hannah Perry from Global Journey for her excellent advice and professionalism. With thanks, John and Jan.
Ireland & Scotland
Highlights of Ireland & Scotland
Terry & Alison, Kevin & Julie, NSW, Australia, Oct 2025
Again Global Journeys and Grace thank you for all travel assistance. Trip was amazing what beautiful countries to explore & through Cosmos a breeze. Loved every minute. Put on your bucket list. Will definitely recommend trip to everyone
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Trip to Ireland and Scotland
Highlights of Ireland & Scotland
Ay Yuan, NSW, Australia, Oct 2025
My tour departed on 24 October. There are 46 in our group (too big for my liking). In Ireland it rained nearly everyday so probably should pick an early departure date. In Scotland the drive was a really scenic drive with trees with yellow leaves on both sides of the roads. It rained less in Scotland. Booking with Hannah is so easy and she is such read more an efficient and professional agent. I will book with her again.
The only downside is I don't like our tour guide Kathryn Dolan because she accused me of taking one token (1 pound) from her for the bus ride(at Giant of the Causeway), which I didn't because I was waiting for her to buy the return tickets for me. For this incident she didn't apologize to me. More than 19 people from our group were on the bus. They must have all heard the conversation. I think I have travelled more than 15 tours with Cosmos. I think this is the last tour with Cosmos. She is the second tour guide that I didn't give her tips to in my more than 15 years of travel time. Her 1 pound mistake made her lose 72 pounds tips from me and I wonder how many of my tour mates will give her tips and I purposely gave the tips to the driver in front of her face, and she didn't give me the after tour feedback form that I normally get. (GJ: Ouch!)
The only downside is I don't like our tour guide Kathryn Dolan because she accused me of taking one token (1 pound) from her for the bus ride(at Giant of the Causeway), which I didn't because I was waiting for her to buy the return tickets for me. For this incident she didn't apologize to me. More than 19 people from our group were on the bus. They must have all heard the conversation. I think I have travelled more than 15 tours with Cosmos. I think this is the last tour with Cosmos. She is the second tour guide that I didn't give her tips to in my more than 15 years of travel time. Her 1 pound mistake made her lose 72 pounds tips from me and I wonder how many of my tour mates will give her tips and I purposely gave the tips to the driver in front of her face, and she didn't give me the after tour feedback form that I normally get. (GJ: Ouch!)
FAQ's
Common questions about The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
When does the Edinburgh Tattoo perform?
Annually, during the of the month of August as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Are tickets to Edinburgh Tattoo included in our tour price?
Yes. Some of the more affordable trips offer tickets to the Military Tattoo as an optional excursion, but the majority include tickets to the event. Departure prices for journeys that pass through Edinburgh during August are slightly more expensive, and the inclusions for each trip will spelt out in the itinerary if the Edinburgh Tattoo is included.
What happens if it rains at the Edinburgh Tattoo?
Embrace the rain! There's no cover at the arena, however no performance of the Tattoo has ever been cancelled. In the event of inclement weather, rapmacs are available for purchase from the souvenir kiosk on the Castle Esplanade. Umbrellas are not permitted.
Are there fireworks every night at the Edinburgh Tattoo?
The show's big bangs and fireworks display thunder across Edinburgh each night, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays when the Tattoo holds an extended fireworks display.
What should we wear?
Lots of layers! It may be August, but dress as if you are going out to play in the snow. This means hats, scarves and gloves too.
