Champagne Afternoon Tea & Private Tour
Step Aboard: The Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal Experience
Discover two of Scotland’s most iconic ships in one unforgettable experience – a royal journey through time and taste.
Begin aboard Fingal – a luxurious floating hotel in Leith and sister to The Royal Yacht Britannia. Delight in a five-course Champagne Afternoon Tea in The Lighthouse Restaurant, where vintage charm meets modern elegance.
Your journey continues with a private evening tour of Britannia, Queen Elizabeth II’s former royal yacht. Guided through the ship’s most exclusive rooms, you’ll glimpse royal life at sea and toast the experience with champagne in the State Drawing Room. A special keepsake completes your visit.
Email our reservations team to book this exclusive package – A Royal Journey Through Time & Taste – or speak with our reservations team to add this unique experience to your stay.
Select dates only. Advance booking required.
Hidden stories – a private walking tour
Unravel the fascinating hidden stories of our city with our private audio walking tour, curated in partnership with historians from Edinburgh University.
Follow cobbled streets, down Edinburgh’s hidden alleys and discover untold stories across seven historic locations, from Heritage Row to the bustling George Square.
Along with a cosy stay in one of our luxurious rooms or suites and a daily traditional Scottish breakfast, enjoy the ultimate Hidden Edinburgh experience.
Private whisky tasting
Experience a 90-minute private whisky tasting in the city that gave whisky to the world, arranged and facilitated by MacLean and Bruce.
Charles MacLean, a world-leading, and highly respected Scotch whisky expert, will take you on a whisky tour of different regions, styles and ages, all according to taste. With access to some incredible whisky, Charles can provide you with both whisky & food pairings or whisky & cigar pairings.
Top off your wonderful stay at InterContinental Edinburgh The George with a tasting with Charles – whether informal or more structured – it is always enjoyable and fascinating.
Suitable for groups of 2 – 26 guests, prices start from £780