Scotland and England Performance Tour

Visit Glasgow Cathedral, so highly regarded that in 1451 the Pope declared a pilgrimage there held the same merit as one to Rome. The current 12th-century cathedral stands on the site of a monastery founded by St. Mungo in 550 CE. Inside, admire post–World War II stained glass, including the Millennium Window, considered one of the most technically advanced stained-glass works in the world. Your visit also includes the Chapel of St. John the Evangelist and Blacader Aisle.

Visit the National Piping Centre and learn about the Great Highland bagpipe along with other instruments used in Scottish music, including smallpipes, uilleann pipes, fiddle, accordion, and percussion.

Take the stage and perform for local audiences in a venue that captures the spirit of the city.

The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is a city of steep streets, stone buildings, and dramatic views, all watched over by the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Follow your Tour Director along the Royal Mile, which runs from Holyrood Palace to the castle, passing St. Giles’ Cathedral, long a center of learning and civic life in the city’s Old Town.

Opened in 1763, St Cecilia’s Hall is Scotland’s oldest purpose-built concert hall. Hear 18th-century music performed on period instruments in this historic venue, which also houses an important collection of musical instruments—many of which are still playable.

Take the stage and perform for local audiences in a venue that captures the spirit of the city.

Walk through Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh’s New Town, where a busy thoroughfare borders a beautiful park. See the first floral clock, commissioned in 1903, enjoy iconic views of Edinburgh Castle, and browse nearby shops offering everything from high-end fashion to traditional Highland tartans.

Explore Edinburgh, the historic and cultural heart of Scotland. Led by a licensed guide, walk the Royal Mile through the city’s Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Admire the elegant Georgian New Town, known for its neoclassical design, and gaze up at the 200-foot Sir Walter Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens, a tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest literary figures—and his loyal dog, Maida, immortalized below.

Perched atop an ancient volcanic rock, Edinburgh Castle commands the skyline with its imposing presence. Explore this medieval fortress, uncover its role in Scottish history, and take in sweeping views of the city below.

Weather permitting, hike Arthur’s Seat for panoramic views of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

Take a stroll along London’s lively South Bank, where art, history, and riverside views come together. Admire the Tate Modern’s striking architecture, cross the sleek Millennium Bridge, and soak in panoramic views of the Thames, and spot landmarks like the London Eye.

Join a licensed local guide for an in-depth tour of London. See Buckingham Palace, where you may catch the Changing of the Guard, and stroll through Hyde Park, home to the famous Speakers’ Corner. View Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, then step inside Westminster Abbey, the coronation site of English monarchs. Continue to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, and admire the iconic Tower Bridge spanning the Thames.

Journey out to Abbey Road, where we can recreate the iconic Beatles' album cover for ourselves by walking the zebra crossing. See the world famous graffiti wall, view the iconic house, and visit the official Abbey Road shop.

Take the stage and perform for local audiences in a venue that captures the spirit of the city.