Behind the Scenes Tour (Mon-Friday)
You will be welcomed on the Castle Esplanade and escorted high up into the east end of the arena to the Production level where the technical crew will provide a fascinating description of how sound, light and projection all go together to create this incredible event.
The tour continues with a privileged glimpse of the world famous Pipes and Drums as they tune up ahead of the performance. To tie in with this year’s theme the next stop provides a unique chance to marvel at Scotland’s glittering crown jewels, the Honours of the Kingdom. The tour concludes with a drink in the Castle Officers’ Mess before being escorted over the drawbridge to your seat.
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- An exclusive behind the scenes tour
- A private viewing of the Scottish Crown Jewels
- A complimentary drink in the Castle Officers’ Mess
- Escorted over the drawbridge and across the esplanade to your VIP seat
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- A gift bag and official Tattoo programme
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
Dining in Amber Restaurant The Scotch Whisky Experience
You are invited to experience the finest in Scottish dining and hospitality in the heart of historic Edinburgh. Amber Restaurant in the Scotch Whisky Experience provides a unique setting for your pre-show dining.
On arrival you will be welcomed with a dram before taking a seat at your table for a delicious three course dinner prepared by Amber Restaurant’s elite team of chefs. A whisky tutor will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. You will then be escorted to your seats in the Tattoo Guest Box in perfect time for the start of the show.
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- A dram of Whisky on arrival
- 3 course dinner with wine followed by coffee and fudge
- Whisky tutor on hand to answer any questions
- Escorted to your VIP Seat
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- A gift bag and official Tattoo souvenir programme
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
Private dining in the Gatehouse, Edinburgh Castle
Imagine sipping drinks on the Castle battlements before taking your seats in the 19th century Castle Gatehouse for a sumptuous three course dinner with wine followed by coffee and tablet. This truly is a magnificent location for an unforgettable evening.
You will have private use of this building until just before the Tattoo begins when it becomes part of the backdrop for the performance. After dinner, your guests will gather behind the great oak doors of the Castle drawbridge as they swing open for their walk down the centre of the Castle Esplanade in front of a full audience. A seat in the VIP Guest Box awaits you to enjoy the mesmerising performance.
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- Drinks and canapé reception on the Castle Battlements
- A hospitality host
- 3 course dinner with wine followed by coffee and tablet
- Escorted over the drawbridge and across the esplanade to your VIP seat
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- A gift bag and official Tattoo souvenir programme
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
Private dining in the Castlehill Suite/Blenders Room
The Scotch Whisky Experience provides a unique setting for private dining with the impressive Castlehill Suite offering high ceilings and exposed oak beams, magnificent stained glass window, large open marble fireplace and elegant Swarovski crystal chandeliers, exclusive to The Scotch Whisky Experience. For smaller groups the bright and airy Blender’s Room offers a more intimate setting. You will be welcomed with a dram before taking your seats for dinner prepared by Amber Restaurant’s elite team of chefs. After dinner you will be escorted to your seats to watch the show.
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- A dram of Whisky in the Blenders Room/Castlehill Suite
- 3 course dinner with wine followed by coffee and fudge
- An escort to your VIP Seat
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- A gift bag and official Tattoo souvenir programme
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
The Queen Anne Room, Edinburgh Castle
On arrival at Edinburgh Castle you will be welcomed with a glass of champagne and a choice of delicious canapés. Enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner with wine in The Queen Anne Room which is at the heart of Edinburgh Castle.
After dinner you will be gathered together by the Castle drawbridge and taken through the throng of cast members waiting to go on stage to emerge onto the Esplanade in front of the 8,500 strong crowd as they take their seats. You will be escorted across the Esplanade, where the performance will shortly be taking place, to your seats to enjoy the spectacle that is the Tattoo.
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- Drinks and canapé reception in the courtyard of the Queen Anne room
- Three course dinner with wine followed by coffee and tablet
- Escorted over the drawbridge and across the esplanade to your VIP seat
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- A gift bag and official Tattoo souvenir programme
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
This package is a mix dining experience but can be booked on a private dining basis for groups of 40 or more subject to availability. The package is also available with a prime location seat in the open-air grandstand from £299-£329+VAT per person for parties of 2-100 (Monday to Friday)
Pre or post-show private dining at The New Club, Princes Street plus fireworks views
The central city location of The New Club, with unbroken views over Princes Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle, provides an ideal setting for your pre or post-show dining experience in the comfort and style of a long-established private members Club. For the Pre-show option you will be welcomed into the Club with a champagne reception on the balcony followed by a three course dinner served with Club wines and a service of malt whisky, brandy or Club port in the Ramsay or Long Rooms which overlook the Castle before making your way to the show.
For the Post-show option you will make your way to The New Club at the end of the Producer’s Pommery Reception to enjoy a two course buffet supper after which you will be escorted to the balcony for drinks to enjoy the unrivalled views of the Tattoo fireworks at midnight.
- Champagne reception on the outside balcony (weather permitting)
- 2 course buffer supper post-show or 3 course dinner pre-show with wine followed by coffee, club mints and a Malt whisky, brandy or Club port
- Fantastic view of the Tattoo fireworks at midnight from the balcony (post-show package only)
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- Escorted to your VIP Seat
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- A gift bag and official Tattoo souvenir programme
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
Pre or post-show private dining at the National Museum of Scotland plus fireworks views
The unique Board and Bute rooms in the tower of the National Museum of Scotland have forged a reputation as one of the most elegant and unusual venues for events in Edinburgh. The rooms and the Roof Terrace enjoy a magnificent perspective with views overlooking Edinburgh Castle.
On arrival at the Museum you will be piped to the Roof Terrace for a champagne reception with superb views over the city. You will then be called for a three course dinner in the Board/Bute room accompanied by fine wines followed by coffee and tablet.
For the post-show option on Saturday you will make your way to the museum at the end of the Producer’s Pommery Reception to enjoy a delicious dinner followed by a champagne reception whilst watching the fireworks from the dining rooms or the Roof Terrace rounding off an unforgettable evening.
- Piper to welcome you to the Museum
- Champagne reception on the Roof Terrace overlooking the Castle (weather permitting)
- Three course dinner with wine followed by coffee and tablet
- Post show option includes Roof Terrace views of the late show fireworks
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- Escorted to your VIP Seat
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- A gift bag and official Tattoo souvenir programme
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
- Post-show option available for the Saturday early show only.
- Pre-show option available for both Saturday performances and most other dates on request and subject to availability for parties of 24-100.
Pre or post-show private dining on The Royal Yacht Britannia
On arrival at the impressive Royal Yacht Britannia the sense of occasion builds as you are piped aboard the Royal Brow, an honour previously reserved for members of the Royal Family and Heads of State. Welcomed into the State Drawing Room, you and your guests will enjoy a glass of champagne and a selection of irresistible canapés before being taken on a private tour of Britannia where you will be given a unique insight into life aboard in days gone by.
As the call goes out for dinner, you will make your way through to the State Dining Room, a magnificent setting for a truly special occasion. The room is rich with atmosphere and orchestrated service is as discreet as the gentle refrain of the harp. Here you and your guests will enjoy the finest cuisine, lovingly prepared and beautifully presented; a feast in every sense.
For the pre-show option after dinner you will make your way to the Tattoo to be escorted to your seats to enjoy the show followed by the Producer’s Reception and for the post-show option you will make your way to The Royal Yacht Britannia after the Producer’s Pommery Reception to enjoy a superb dinner experience.
- Piper to welcome you aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia
- Champagne and canapé reception
- Private tour of the Yacht
- Two course supper prepared by the Royal Galley Chefs with fine wines
- Priority access to the arena avoiding the queue
- Escorted to your seats in the covered Tattoo Guest Box
- A seat in the covered Tattoo VIP Box
- Invitation to the Producer’s Pommery Reception
- Pre-show option available on Saturday late show only but may be purchased for other nights on request and subject to availability
- Post-show option available for Saturday early show only