Edinburgh Music School Tours
Edinburgh is a great destination for music groups, particularly choirs, with wonderful opportunities to perform in various historical sites. As one of the UK’s most beautiful cities, there is plenty to see and do here, with the medieval maze of the Old Town and the ever-popular Royal Mile ready to explore. Whether you’re looking for fascinating museums, enchanting history and heritage, or dramatic cultural landmarks, you’ll find it all in Edinburgh.
We can also incorporate concerts and excursions in the surrounding towns of Central Scotland, if you wish to travel outside the capital, perhaps even incorporating a day in Glasgow for a multi-city tour!
Prices start from£339pp
Price Shown includes
- 2 night's B&B accommodation
- Executive coach transport from & to school & throughout your stay
- Organisation & publicity of 2 concerts
- Group travel insurance
- Generous free place ratio of 1 in 8
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers departing from selected departure points and is subject to availability.
On tour support
Get even more from your trip with a Music Tour Manager! Call us for details.
On-tour support includes...
- Pre-booked meals at great group prices
- Pre-booked packed lunches for your group throughout your stay
Accommodation
Popular options in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Top performance venues
Stirling Castle, Stirling
All types of music group can perform at this important historic location, in return for free visitor admission.
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
This historic church is Edinburgh's Old Town offers an wonderful 'cathedral style' acoustic for choirs and smaller instrumental ensembles.
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Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
The famous Canongate Kirk, located in Edinburgh's historic centre, was Scotland's first Post-Reformation church. As well as their Thursday lunchtime recital series, they host evening concerts for smaller choirs and ensembles.
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Top visits
Ghosts & Gore Tour
The Ghosts & Gore Tour is a gentle stroll through the Old Town, with Alexander Clapperton (deceased) joined by a number of quirky local ghosts, infamous 'jumper-ooters', who will tell you hair-raising tales of plague, punishment and persecution.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is a powerful national symbol, and part of Edinburgh’s World Heritage site. Here, you can see the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, Mons Meg, and the One O’Clock Gun. You can even visit the National War Museum of Scotland and experience life as a POW in 1781.
The Real Mary King’s Close
Just off the historic Royal Mile, at the Real Mary King’s Close, your students will see an historically accurate interpretation of life in Edinburgh from the 16th to the 19th centuries. You’ll get to witness the highs and lows of 16th century living, visit the home of a grave digger’s family to discover the truth about the plague epidemic of 1644-46, and enjoy ghost stories as your guide reveals dramatic episodes and extraordinary apparitions from the past.
Evening activites
- Bowling
- Theatre show
- Ghost walk
Transport
Available from any location in the UK, our executive coaches are fitted with seatbelts, toilet facilities, air conditioning, DVD and reclining seats.
Rail is a convenient travel option for small groups, ideal for connections to Eurostar, major airports and travel to many city destinations.
Giving you full support throughout
Before your tour
- Dedicated NST expert from day one
- Responsive, flexible communication - Teams, phone, or email
- Same-day quotes
- Trips tailored to your budget, with transparent pricing
- Straightforward planning - we handle the details
- Step-by-step risk assessment guidance
- Free accommodation for group leader preview visits
- Curriculum-driven, enriching experiences across 100s of locations
- Unrivalled local knowledge & expertise
Whilst you're away
- Our travel app keeps all your info in one place
- On-tour support from our reps on the ground
- Support & assistance from our specialists
- 24/7 helpline and support
- Extensive group travel insurance
- Group-friendly accommodation
- Free educational resources
On your return
- Priority rebooking services
- Loyalty reward scheme for valued customers
- You say, we act - we're committed to continuously improving our tours
Expert's comment
'Although Edinburgh itself is best suited to choral groups, there are some magnificent locations such as Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Castle and nearby Stirling Castle that welcome a range of musical ensembles.'