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School music tours to Edinburgh

Perfect first tour
Numerous attractions and places of interest
Appreciative audiences

“A very positive experience! Students had a great time.”

Dan, Head of Music, Oxfordshire

“Solutions-focussed, pragmatic and insightful: absolutely focussed on solutions for making our trip the best possible experience.”

Jane, Head of Music, Kent

“A fantastic, well organised and successful trip!”

Ruth, Conductor, Greater Manchester

“A really positive experience. A fantastic feel good tour, [Hannah] provided a lot of help and was always happy to go above and beyond. ”

Vicki, Head of Music, St Albans

“The best time of my twenty year teaching career. If anything had gone wrong, and it didn’t, I felt that Club Europe would have helped in...”

Richard Adams, Director of Music, Crosfields School, Berkshire

“I was impressed with the personal tourch: I felt like I knew Hannah, Sabine and Tim and could approach them with any questions or concerns.”

Kate, Head of Music, London

One of the most vibrant cities in Scotland

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, land of the kilt, bagpipes, Nessie, haggis and many infamous and wonderful characters of history. The city is also full of heritage, beautiful architecture, culture and historic landmarks. Both the Old town and New Town are deemed World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Even though Scotland borders with England, there is a distinct national identity. Your group will have a wonderful time exploring one of the most vibrant cities in Scotland, the land of Braveheart.

Read a first hand experience of an orchestra tour to Edinburgh

Minimum Duration3 Days
Extra NightCall for Details
Coach typeExecutive 48-Seater with Air Conditioning
Tour ManagerNot included
MealsFull Board

Concerts

Musical groups travelling to Edinburgh will perform to enthusiastic locals and tourists.

There are plenty of venues for your concerts. Perform in the beautiful historic hall of Edinburgh Castle or choose from a variety of outside venues such as the Princes Street Gardens, St Andrews Square or in the Queen Anne Gardens.

Sample itinerary

(Orchestras)

If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.

Day 1

Morning departure from school and arrival in the city mid afternoon. Afternoon visit to Carlton Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Evening trip to Mercat Ghost Tours to explore the Edinburgh Vaults.

Day 2

Morning visit to St. Giles Cathedral or Holyrood Palace. Afternoon concert at Edinburgh Castle followed by visit to the Castle.

Day 3

Morning excursion to Camera Obscura, a museum of optical illusions. Depart in the afternoon, arrive at school early evening.

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Home to the Scottish crown jewels, Mons Meg - one of the oldest siege cannons in Europe - and the Stone of Scone, the stone of destiny.

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Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, a medieval church which has been a place of worship for hundreds of years.

The stories of the Edinburgh vaults and the ghostly inhabitants who are said to still linger there will be revealed in a fascinating tour of this subterranean world.

A museum dedicated to the world of optical illusions.

A 15-minute walk up this famous former volcano will yield amazing views of the city.

A fascinating and engaging journey through our planet’s past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology, including a 4D and 3D experience. (Price supplement may apply.)

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

You will stay in an award-wining five star hostel located in the heart of Edinburgh. This makes a perfect based for visiting many of the famous attractions, cultural hotspots and shops. All rooms are clean, spacious, private and dorm-style with en-suite facilities. The hostel has a 24-hour reception, a café, internet terminals and wireless internet access and a games room.

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The most pleasant times of year to come to Europe are May to September, therefore you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

We work hard to generate excellent attendance at each concert, as we understand that an appreciative audience makes all the difference. We produce eye-catching posters and handbills, which are displayed and distributed in the environs of your concerts. We also advertise your concerts in online and hard copy local What’s On Guides as well as newspapers, by way of press releases. In addition, we invite local dignitaries, music societies and music students to your concerts. Last but not least, we provide you with posters for your concerts, which will be displayed in your coach and placed on your Club Europe poster board at your venue by your tour manager before each concert.

We have drawn up a comprehensive step-by-step Guide to planning a school music tour for first time tourers. This covers all aspects of tour planning from budgeting and fundraising, to choosing the right destination, accommodation and performing venues for your ensemble. Click here to read our Guide.