Frequently Asked Questions

B&B En-suite (most common type of accommodation)

The showering and toilet facilities are within the bedroom for your own private use.

What you can expect from a Hotel

A Hotel is a larger property, offering the same room types as B&B en-suite. Some hotels have a bar or restaurant for the use of their guests and normally provide evening meals. All bedding and linen are provided. Breakfast is provided in the morning and is included in the price.

Room types available in B&B’s or Hotels

Double room – 1 double bed = sleeps 2 people

Twin room – 2 single beds = sleeps 2 people

Single room – 1 single bed = sleeps 1 person

Family room/ Triple Room – 1 double bed and 1 single bed = sleeps 3 people

How many people are on an escorted coach tour?

All escorted coach tours in Scotland have a maximum of 40 passengers per departure.

How much luggage can I take on an escorted coach tour?

Royal Scottish Tours permits one piece of luggage and a carry-on bag per person.

Is there a restroom on the bus?

Yes there is however it is meant for emergencies only.  Our tours make frequent stops every 1 to 2 hours at a time.  Your driver/guide will inform you when the next stop will be.

Are transfers included on your escorted tours?

Our tours match up with Air Transat’s flight times on day 1 of the tour and the last day of the tour.  If you are arriving/departing on an alternate airline, please contact Royal Scottish Tours to verify if we can offer free transfers.  Otherwise, you can purchase separate transfers  through us or make alternate arrangements to meet the group at the hotel.

You may check into rooms between 1:00pm and 3:00pm, depending on the hotel policy.   If your room is not ready, you can ask concierge to hold on to your bags while you explore the nearest town or grab lunch.

What about travel times on a coach tour?

The general rule of thumb is: bags are outside your room at 7:00am, breakfast at 8:00am and leave the hotel by 9:00am. The tour will make plenty of stops during the day for visits, lunch, photo stops and comfort stops.   Arrival at the next hotel is usually between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

What is the pace of each tour?

All of our tours are leisurely paced and provide plenty of stops so you are never on the coach for too long.  For the most part, our tours will overnight at least 2 nights in each hotel.

How much walking is involved on each tour?

We do incorporate some walking tours in places such as Edinburgh.  These are leisurely-paced guided walks.  If you feel you are not able to participate, you do not have to.

What is a table d’hote dinner?

It’s a 4- or 5-course meal with a choice of appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. If you have specific dietary restrictions please advise your waiter/waitress and they will be able to assist.

How much money do I need to carry?

You will need money for lunch each day and some dinners where specified on the tour itinerary.

Lunch cost an average of EUR15 per day and dinner from EUR20 and up.

For larger purchases, we suggest using your credit card (Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted) and/or using an ATM machine to avoid carrying a lot of cash.

Can I combine a coach tour with a self-drive program or with a second coach tour?

Absolutely! Call to speak to one of our representatives and we are more than happy to make the arrangements for you.

Do children travel on coach tours?

Minimum age to travel on our coach tours is 7 years of age.

A valid Canadian passport is required to visit Britain and no visa is required. However, if you are travelling on a passport issued by another country (although a resident in Canada), please check visa requirements with the embassy.

We recommend that your passport be valid between 3 to 6 months following your return to Canada.

For further information on Canadian Passports, visit http://www.passport.gc.ca/info/

British High Commission: 

80 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5K7 / Tel:  (613) 237-1530

We offer travel insurance with Manulife Insurance for residents of Ontario. For rates, please call our office.

We will ship documents by regular mail approximately 30 days prior to departure. If you require documents earlier, we need sufficient notice to arrange for early delivery. For new bookings made within 3 weeks prior to departure will be sent electronically.
Please read through all your paperwork to ensure that everything is correct.

For our coach tours, we have space for one suitcase as well as 1 carry-on bag. We work with several airline carriers, who each have their own airline restrictions. Please check our ‘Flights’ section on this site for baggage restrictions for your flight.

You can only book by calling our reservations department directly at 1-866-907-8687 or by contacting your local travel agent.
We accept Visa, Mastercard & American Express
All prices are displayed and quoted in CAD.