Polar Express & Edinburgh Christmas Markets
1 days
Day Break
For a truly magical Christmas experience, combine Edinburgh and its wonderful Christmas market and festive journey on The Polar Express.
Enjoy a spectacular Train Ride aboard the Scottish Polar Express experience from Edinburgh Waverley station., a festive journey for the family like no other, you can sit back, relax and indulge in tasty treats along the journey including cookies and hot chocolate as you sing along to Christmas Carols. Listen to the story of the Polar Express whilst keeping an eye out for Santa Claus himself. As he makes his exciting appearance on board, each child shall receive their very own first gift of Christmas, a silver bell from his sleigh!
Enjoy time amid Edinburgh and its wonderful Christmas market, wander through sparkling stalls of quirky keepsakes and charming stocking fillers, nibbling on tasty treats and sipping on a festive mulled wine or warming hot chocolate. Why not brave yourself on the ice and go ice skating or take in the beauty of Edinburgh on the wheel. From the atmospheric cobbled streets of the old town and the Royal Mile to the beautiful Georgian avenues of the new town.
Filled with all the magic of Christmas the Polar Express Train and Edinburgh Christmas market is a festive experience like no other.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
What's Included
- Coach travel with reserved seating
- Time to enjoy the festivities of Edinburgh Christmas market
- Journey aboard the Scottish Polar Express experience
All passengers can wear pyjamas on the train to make the journey even more magical.
The Polar Express Train Ride, Edinburgh - This magical train departs from Waverley Train Station in Edinburgh and heads directly to The North Pole. Music, hot chocolate and cosy PJs – it will be a magical, immersive experience for the whole family!
Polar Express 2020 Carousel
Polar Express 2020 CarouselThe Polar Express Train Ride, Edinburgh
The Polar Express Train Ride, Edinburgh“ALL ABOARD!”To the North Pole, of course! This is the Polar Express!
The Polar Express departs from Waverley Train Station in Edinburgh and heads directly to The North Pole. Music, hot chocolate, cosy PJs – it will be a magical experience for the whole family!
One thing about trains: it doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on.
What better way to get into the festive spirit than stepping into the most magical Christmas film ever made? As soon as the Polar Express doors open, you’ll set off on your own journey to The North Pole, immersed in iconic moments from the film and the characters themselves coming to life all around you - including the conductor, the singing chefs, the hobo and of course, Father Christmas.
Here we only got one rule. Never, ever let it cool.
Hot chocolate, and other highlights of your journey:
- You’ll be served rich, sweet hot chocolate complete with cookie, by singing and dancing chefs
- The dancing chefs will tell the classic Christmas tale ‘The Polar Express’ by Chris Van Allsberg
- You’ll be presented with your first gift of Christmas: your very own silver sleigh bell, by Santa and one of his elves!
- Stock up on last-minute gifts and merchandise at the gift shop once your journey’s over, at the magical gift shop