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Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike

(698)

from $77

Likely to Sell Out

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(39)

from $62

Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

1 hourFree Cancellation

See a different side to Edinburgh and combine the best of the underground and haunted graveyard tours on this double dead walking tour, during which you visit two of the city’s spookiest attractions: South Bridge Vaults and the Covenanter’s Prison. The latter is only accessible on City of the Dead tours and our guide provides plenty of exclusive insight you wouldn’t get on your own.

(1,637)

from $22

Likely to Sell Out

City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(993)

from $36

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

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(34)

from $70

Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

The Blair Street Vaults shouldn’t be missed when visiting Edinburgh—especially for fans of the spooky and macabre. But independent visits aren’t allowed, so you’ll need to a guide to gain access to this restricted underground area. On this ghoulish walking tour, descend into the darkened depths of the vaults and hear vivid retellings of torture, murder, and body snatching from your guide.

Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Swap the rush of standard group tours for the chance to explore Edinburgh's history-packed Royal Mile at your own pace. Open this audioguide on your smartphone and let it lead you to the most-important landmarks while filling you in on the stories behind each. With your personal guide in hand, see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, St Giles' Cathedral, and Edinburgh Castle, and explore narrow medieval lanes and a unique double-level street.

(1,816)

from $40

Royal Mile, Edinburgh Walking Tour with Audioguide

Royal Mile, Edinburgh Walking Tour with Audioguide

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(17)

from $10

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Explore Scotland's royal history with this experience that offers a mix of guided tour and independent exploration. Meet up with your guide and head together to Edinburgh Castle, where you can explore highlights including the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel at your own pace. Afterward, rejoin your guide for the walk to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where an audio guide reveals stories about Mary, Queen of Scots and the palace’s role in modern royal visits.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(134)

from $117

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Enjoy a chance to escape the bustle of modern life as you learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for movies in the “James Bond” and “Harry Potter” series—and see the world-renowned Loch Ness too,

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

(7,272)

from $62

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(99)

from $70

Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free!

Ideal for kids, this walking tour of some of the most important places in Edinburg to do with the writing of Harry Potter takes in the history of Edinburgh and the lore behind one of the most famous wizarding worlds ever created. Learn where inspiration was taken to build the Harry Potter franchise, and see where the original books were written—in local cafes dotted around the city. As well as Harry Potter sites, visit Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars graveyard, and local churches and monuments.

Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free!

2 hoursFree 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.

(291)

from $21

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(95)

from $117

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(4,733)

from $44

Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

(440)

from $36

1 hourFree Cancellation

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

(578)

from $37

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,804)

from $28

Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

(674)

from $46

3 hoursFree Cancellation

The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars!

(37)

from $94

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(299)

from $21

Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course, where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour for a memorable and personalized experience.

St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

"Outlander" fans are sure to want to book this full-day tour that combines the hit TV show's filming locations with Scottish history, without the worry of figuring out logistics. Join this small-group tour from Edinburgh that visits key sites, including Culross, Doune Castle, Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, and Linlithgow. Travel comfortably in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach while exploring the real settings behind the popular show.

(2,154)

from $85

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

No trip to Edinburgh is complete without a stop at the Edinburgh Vaults—aka South Bridge Vaults—the 18th-century underground chambers that lie far below the city. But independent visits aren't allowed. On this underground walking tour, hear tales of this dark and almost-forgotten place below one of Edinburgh’s busiest thoroughfares. See evidence of excavated storage spaces, human habitation, taverns with wine vaults and more.

(1,239)

from $129

Exclusive Underground Vaults Multi-Sensory History Tour

Exclusive Underground Vaults Multi-Sensory History Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle (admission tickets own expense)—and delve into the world of William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Rob Roy—on this multi-part tour from Edinburgh that checks off many top sights and experiences. Additionally, head through the Trossachs National Park to the Highland village of Balloch, upgrade for a lake cruise, see the famous Kelpies statues, and more.

(1,502)

from $40

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy a quirky, one-of-a-kind way to discover Edinburgh’s thriving culinary scene on this cheese-themed walking tour. Meet your guide right outside St. Stephen’s Comely Bank Church, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll visit a number of the city’s top cheesemongers, and will enjoy generous tastings at each (with prosecco on the side). As you go, learn more about the cheeses, as well as Edinburgh's neighborhoods and small businesses.

(1,366)

from $66

Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

(247)

from $48

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Robert_T, Aug 2026

Great tour if you don’t...

Great tour if you don’t want to just wander around Old Town without any idea what you’re looking at. Grant was very informative and a great guide. Also helps that his accent was not super thick and hard to understand. Having pre-purchased castle tickets was especially great since they can be sold out 5-7 days in advance. Definitely recommend this tour.

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Mohammad_K, Aug 2026

Spooky Edinburgh!

Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. We booked the world famous underground ghost tour not quite knowing what to expect, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Jock, made the whole thing. He stayed fully in character as a soldier the entire time, and his commitment to the role took the tour from good to unforgettable. He had the perfect balance of eerie storytelling, dark history, and genuine humor, and he clearly knew the material inside and out. The underground setting is atmospheric on its own, but a great guide is what brings it to life, and Jock delivered. We laughed, we got a few good scares, and we came away actually knowing more about the history down there. If you get the chance to have Jock as your guide, count yourself lucky. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

Bonnie_S, Aug 2026

Great experience! Great guide!

Our guide Ben was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable about the history of the castle. The best part is we tried to go to the castle on our Owen and it was sold out. Someone said to contact aviator as they likely had tickets and sure enough they did! We are so grateful that we got to see it along with the guided tour with Ben

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Mary_R, Aug 2026

Good overall view and history of Victoria and high street and Edinburgh castle.

James, tour guide, was informative, friendly, welcoming to all from around the world. Made connections and made everyone feel heard. Explanations and descriptions of events were well presented. Would recommend this tour to every one. There are stairs (up and down) and steep grades for walkers so if unable to do so, you might have to skip this tour. 11 am tour allows you to see 1 pm cannon at Edinburgh castle.

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Robyn_B, Aug 2026

Good Old Town history on foot

Don’t forget to bring an umbrella or a raincoat since it rained frequently and did several times during the tour; there’s not any shares of shader cover. Very interesting Tour with stories, history and cool sites. There is not too much walking & we got the history and some places we might not have found on our own and it made the whole trip more enjoyable. Great guide, Matt.

Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Peter_K, Aug 2026

A fascinating insight into past lives

This is an excellent blend of history and ghost stories, in our case vividly presented by Brendon, who combines a natural knack of storytelling with detailed local knowledge and an unmistakable enthusiasm for his subject. Our tour was in turns enlightening, touching, shocking, funny and genuinely spooky. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to learn more about Edinburgh's seedy and often violent past.

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Annette_R, Jul 2026

Excellent guide

Our guide was fantastic - Even though she was from Spain she has lived and worked in Edinburgh for many years. She definitely knows the city. Her English was clear and easily understood. I am coming back to Edinburgh with myself husband soon and I hope to do this tour again

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

Chastity_G, Jul 2026

So worth it!!

Ask about the additional route. It costs a little more to do both. We didn’t have time to do the other route by the time we found out about it but we definitely would have if we knew ahead of time. Great way to see the area. Sitting in the top area of the bus is recommended. Depending on weather of course.

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Johanna_D, Jul 2026

Go see the castle...and Glen!

This was an action packed, TONS of walking/stairs, most amazing tour ever!!! So informative and interesting history of not only the castle but of Edinburgh and Scotland. Would highly recommend it! One thing though- our 88 year old father who is in great health was worn out by the number of stairs. The biggest highlight other than the one o'clock cannon and Crown Jewels? GLEN!! Our tour guide was phenomenal, he was witty, patient with our father and super knowledgeable!!! He made the tour extra special!!

Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Grace_B, Jul 2026

Surprising (in many ways) one of the most fun things we did

This surprisingly became a highlight of our trip. We thought we were just going to get a walk around and told what things were haunted and why…. No our tour guide started with a detailed explanation of all the torture methods of the time. Led us deep into the vaults added a few jumpscares in (nothing crazy the kids in our group had a good laugh) and really immersed us into the history of the vaults. We added this tours as a last minutes something to do later in the day, but after our 7 days of travel it is still one of the most fun things we did.

Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

Madhuja_B, Jul 2026

A must have walk while in Edinburgh

It was beyond our expectations- our guide was a fantastic storyteller- the walk was memorable- discovering lanes and alleys of Edinburgh with historical anecdotes. The murder and mystery stories were engaging and thought provoking too. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the walk.