Top Edinburgh Walking Tours - page 2

A trip to the capital of Scotland isn't complete without a tour of Edinburgh Castle. Follow your guide through the grounds and hear tales of the castle's royal residents—including Mary Queen of Scots—and learn more about the rich history of the building. After your tour ends, there's plenty of free time explore the castle's interior and the rest of the grounds, which includes three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall, and a Royal Palace.

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $52

Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

Discover Edinburgh with your taste buds–and avoid having to make restaurant reservations–on this small-group food tour of the city’s Old Town, led by a local guide. Sample traditional Scottish delicacies, including haggis served with raspberry whisky marmalade and local seafood, and visit eateries you might otherwise have missed. This wheelchair accessible tour also offers easy arrival and departure via public transportation.

Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

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Designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the world of whisky, this guided tour of the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh is the ideal choice for travelers wanting to learn more about Scotland’s national drink. Learn about Scotland's whisky-producing regions and how the weather affects the flavor of your drink as well as the art of blending. View one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections and enjoy a guided tasting session.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

50 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $34

Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

Step into Scotland's most iconic fortress with a true Scotsman dressed in a traditional kilt. With so many tour options at Edinburgh Castle, it's difficult to know which offer the most authentic insight. This experience delivers genuine Scottish storytelling from a local who shares centuries of royal drama, bloody battles, and castle secrets while exploring the Crown Jewels, St. Margaret's Chapel, and more.

Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Skip the guesswork of exploring Edinburgh on your own with a private walking tour led by a local guide. Discover the city’s past and present through its royal history and memorable characters—some of whom inspired well-known books and stories—while visiting highlights on and off the Royal Mile, including the area around Greyfriars Kirk. Along the way, get personalized recommendations on where to eat and drink, and enjoy a relaxed pace with one-on-one attention tailored to couples, families, and small groups.

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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $101

The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours (3 hours)

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Eat Walk - locally owned and operated since 2011

Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine, but Edinburgh’s foodie hot spots are best explored with a local guide who knows where to find the best bites. On this small-group walking tour, discover the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, and sample Scottish classics such as haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Scotch whisky, and afternoon tea. Plus, you'll take away food-focused tips to enhance the rest of your trip.

4.8

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from $161

Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

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Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

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from $61

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Conquer Edinburgh’s most iconic peaks on an intimate, small-group walking tour away from the crowds. Led by an expert local guide packed with fascinating folklore, this journey ensures a deeply personal experience. Your adventure begins at Calton Hill to marvel at famous national monuments and snap picture-perfect photos of the skyline. Next, pass the majestic Holyrood Palace before entering the wild expanse of Holyrood Park. Escape standard paths for our peaceful, scenic trail up the 251-metre summit of Arthur’s Seat. At the peak, enjoy breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views across the city and countryside. Your leisurely descent winds through hidden historic sites and vibrant local wildlife habitats, ensuring you see sides of the city most tourists completely miss. Perfect for individuals, families, and groups of all ages, this gentle-paced walk features plenty of rest stops. Book today to explore Edinburgh like a true insider!

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Per group

Hike Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill

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from $35

Silent Disco Adventure Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $25

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh Castle stands impressively at the top of the Royal Mile. Discover its history with a guided tour, where you'll marvel at the treasures within, including the Scottish Crown Jewels, while listening to a guide provide context about what you see. Learn about the One o'clock Gun, take in views over Edinburgh, and hear fascinating stories about the people who have shaped the Castle throughout history—from the death of a queen to deadly banquets. Plus, you'll have time to explore the castle's museums and exhibitions at your leisure after the tour ends.

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Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide

Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide

Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse yourself in over 100 amazing tricks and illusions at the city's most magical attraction! And with one of the city's best views! Starting on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station. and Edinburgh University Old College —a famous old campus that provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle's Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter's world! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street—said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers to learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets for the World of Illusions experience - 5 floors filled with tricks and fun things to do!

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Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

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Explore Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a professional historian or other specialist guide, and gain insight into the famous writers and inventors who have called the city home. Hear tales of Scotland's national bard—Robert Burns—and discover top landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars Kirkyard. Get the chance to ask questions in a small-group setting and find out what makes this ancient city tick.

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Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide

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from $47

Commanding views over the city of Edinburgh

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from $32

The Potter Trail Private Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $108

Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $353

Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $69

Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(450)

from $27

See the famous Hairy Cows in their natural environment in Edinburgh Join an Edinburgh-based Mountain Guide on a hike in the hills on the outskirts of the city Experience the rugged beauty of some of Scotland's mountains as we hike through some of the country's most amazing landscapes. This short hike takes us far into the hills, where we often see rare wildlife, spectacular cityscapes, and incredible mountain views. We meet at Hillend, which is about 30 minites from the city centre. Our hike then takes us up to a high viewpoint, where we can see over the city and to the sea. Getting up high allows us to find the cows more easily. We descend down the hillside where we can look for the local herd of Highland Cows grazing in their natural mountain environment. The cows live out on the hill 365 days a year and are kept as conservation grazers, helping to restore the natural ecology. We finish at Swanston Farm (lunch can bee booked) where a few more cows can be seen in a field.

Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

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JamieBeth_F, Jun 2026

Great Edinburgh Tour!

This was a great tour. Our guide (French) was very knowledgeable and gave us quite a bit of history and context starting below ground and throughout royal mile. I highly recommend if you are visiting the city. BTW, To meet with the group, look for the little white kiosk outside of Starbucks!

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Jeffrey_P, Jun 2026

Mark gave us an excellent...

Mark gave us an excellent overview of some of the highlights of the city of Edinburgh, its history and development down through the ages. He delivered the information in a very clear, well projected voice and showed considerable mastery of his subject.

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

Maria_D, Jun 2026

Mally is the guide you want!

Mally was a great tour guide! He is an amazing story teller. Kept us so interested as we walked and he shared anecdotes and the history of the place. Never felt rushed as we walked from one place to another. His knowledge and his delivery ... just a great tour.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

Maeve_D, Jun 2026

A fabulous day in the Scottish Coutryside

This is is a fabulous tour. Our tour guide and driver, Gary, was amazing and entertained us all day with his vast knowledge of Scottish history whilst also making it fun. By the end of the tour we felt like we had known Gary for years as he was just so friendly and helpful. The Kelpies are just amazing as was our trip on Loch Lomond, which met all our expectations and more. We were delighted to meet the Hairy Coos and our stop for lunch in Callandar was really enjoyable before we went on to visit Stirling Castle. We had a fabulous day out in the countryside and would highly recommend it.

Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

Kyle_S, Jun 2026

Food, Fun, Friends!

This tour was worth the time and money! Our guide Carlos was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. We learned a lot about the city of Edinburgh and the country of Scotland, sampled some delicious food, and sipped on some local whiskey. Lots of history, laughs, and food were shared with new friends.

Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Nancy_B, Jun 2026

Ask for Jame- He made our Day

James, our tour guide, was exceptional. His stories about Edinburgh were all very interesting and told in the most engaging way. My three friends and I (a tough crowd to please) all thought he was one of the best tour guides we’ve had and totally enjoyed our time with him.

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

GERRI_W, Jun 2026

Fun and informative Harry Potter tour.

Our group enjoyed this easy walking tour of locations around Edinburgh that provided JK Rowling with inspiration for the Harry Potter books. Robbie sorted us into the four Hogwarts houses and awarded us points for our knowledge of Potter trivia along the tour. It was entertaining and informative. Robbie is an excellent guide who obviously knows and loves the world of Harry Potter. Even my sister, who is not a Harry Potter fan, enjoyed the stories and locations. It was a fun way to learn more about the world of Harry Potter while getting to see parts of Edinburgh that we would have otherwise missed. Robbie also gave us some great suggestions of places to have dinner. Five star tour!

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets included

Kenneth_J, Jun 2026

Big G delivers Edinburgh Castle in Scots style!

Graeme was as close to perfect as a tour guide can get. We really enjoyed the variety of stories, and he kept a good pace without it feeling rushed. He made a genuine effort to help everyone feel relaxed, despite the crowds ...and noisy wind! We have enjoyed many walking tours over the years, and this was among the best. Thank you!

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Pamela_F, Jun 2026

Jen the TourGuide was awesome!!

Well, it all started with my mistakes! I booked a Spanish speaking tour- we don’t speak Spanish. Then, I didn’t read that we had a meeting place rather than meeting at the castle. Once the mistakes were realized, we went up to a man with a black/yellow umbrella and asked questions. He jumped into action and messaged someone to come help us. Within a few minutes, someone arrived with our tickets and allowed us to join in with an English speaking tour. What a stoke of luck! We ended up with Jen and what a delight! She is a wealth of information and entertaining! What a great time!

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Natalie_K, Jun 2026

Excellent Experience!!! Go and have fun.

Robbie Diggs was our tour guide. My daughter Emma was picked (because I volunteered her) to scream during a portion of the tour…which she LOVED. Our tour guide Robbie was full of fun and interesting stories as well as some sad tales. We had an absolute blast and highly recommend people take this tour. You get to see some of the sights of Edinburgh and hear some ghastly tales.

Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Anca_O, Jun 2026

A Fantastic Way to Discover Edinburgh!

We did the two-hour walking tour in the afternoon, and honestly, we could have kept going for another couple of hours! We love history and discovering the hidden stories and legends behind a city, and Kieran was the perfect guide for that. He shared lots of fascinating stories about Edinburgh and pointed out things we would never have noticed on our own. His sense of humor made the tour both entertaining and engaging, so we learned a lot while having some laughs along the way. As Outlander and Harry Potter fans, we also enjoyed hearing about Edinburgh's connections to both worlds, as well as learning about other movies and TV series that were inspired by the city. It made the tour even more interesting for us. We had a short time in Edinburgh, and this tour was the perfect way to get to know the city beyond simply walking around its beautiful streets. Edinburgh is such a beautiful and magical place, and you can really feel that atmosphere as you explore it. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city. Don't hesitate to book it—you won't regret it!

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Allen_E, May 2026

Koffe was amazing! Definitely worth requesting.

This was a great tour! Super informative with hidden fun facts about Edinburgh… but the highlight by far was out tour guide Koffe! He was amazing, energetic and passionate. Highly recommend and if you can request him for any tour in Edinburgh, it will be well worth it!