Packages for 2-20 guests

Behind the Scenes Tour

£300+VAT per person for parties of 6-20 (Monday to Friday)

The crown jewels Pipers in the esplanade

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, lihgt 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

£320+VAT per person for parties of 2-10 (all performances)

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

£398+VAT per person for parties of 12-22 available Monday to Friday and Saturday early show.

The Gatehouse Sumptuous looking appetizers

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

The Queen Anne Room, Edinburgh Castle

£479 +VAT per person for parties of 2-100 (Monday to Friday)

The Queen Anne Room

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)

Private dining in the Castlehill Suite/Blenders Room

The Scotch Whisky Experience

£365+VAT per person Blenders Room for parties of 6-16 and Castlehill Suite for parties of 20-80 (all performances)

A beef dinner Castlehill Suite

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.