All Edinburgh Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 3

Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh

(283)

Free Cancellation
10 hours

from $70

Planning a multi-day journey through the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye can be challenging, especially when it involves long drives and accommodation logistics. However, this 3-day tour from Edinburgh takes care of everything for you—so you can focus on making the most of the sweeping Highland scenery. Along the way, gain insight into Scotland’s past at locations such as Culloden Battlefield, and choose to enhance your experience with an optional cruise on Loch Ness and entry to Urquhart Castle.

3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

(911)

Free Cancellation
3 days

from $537

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.

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

4.9

(1,603)

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $47

4.6

(2,320)

Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands Guided Day Tour from Edinburgh

Free Cancellation
12 hours

from $89

Listen to Edinburgh’s grisliest tales on a haunted evening or night-time walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness, and murder that cast a dark shadow on Scotland’s capital. See where witch trials, pagan rituals, and executions took place, then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous individuals interred here.

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

(3,876)

Free Cancellation
2 hours

from $33

Trade the city’s bustle for a magical day in nature on this Harry Potter-themed excursion into the Scottish Highlands. In the morning, set off from Edinburgh and enjoy sightseeing stops en route, including the fishing village of Mallaig. Then, board the Jacobite Steam Train (a double for the Hogwarts Express) and travel along the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in the films. Finally, see Glencoe’s dramatic scenery before your return trip.

Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

(1,454)

Free Cancellation
13 hours 30 minutes

from $268

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.

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

(368)

Free Cancellation
2 hours

from $70

Leave Scotland’s busy capital behind—and make exploring the Highlands completely hassle-free–on this immersive day trip from Edinburgh. Check off many highlights in one day: Travel to Callander—the gateway to the Highlands—and enjoy spectacular views over mighty Glencoe. Spend time at the famed Loch Ness, and explore Fort Augustus at your leisure. Stop in the pretty Victorian town of Pitlochry, and travel along the banks of Loch Laggan en route back to Edinburgh.

Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

(1,908)

Free Cancellation
12 hours

from $70

Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

(130)

Free Cancellation
12 hours

from $93

Edinburgh’s dark and desultory past means its streets are haunted by restless souls and wandering specters. This ghost tour—perfect for those fascinated by the supernatural—takes you to two of Edinburgh’s most haunted locations. Under the cloak of darkness, descend to the Blair Street vaults to explore a shadow-shrouded underground world. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, the final resting place of famous characters, and listen to gruesome tales of torture, cannibalism, and murder.

Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

(462)

Free Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes

from $45

Save hours of research time with this comprehensive day tour of the Scottish Highlands, Glencoe, and Loch Ness. A full itinerary is planned out for you, and someone else takes care of the driving, so you can focus on the incredible views. During the tour, hear about the legend of Loch Ness, hike to see beautiful waterfalls in Tay Forest Park, and stop to admire views of the Glencoe mountains.

Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh

(165)

Free Cancellation
12 hours

from $127

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

(1,202)

Free Cancellation
12 hours 15 minutes

from $76

Scotland’s rugged landscapes and historic castles provide a spectacular backdrop to the hit TV series "Outlander," but you’ll need a guide if you want to follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters. This full-day, small-group tour from Edinburgh includes an air-conditioned vehicle and visits memorable filming locations such as Doune Castle, Culross, and Falkland. Make the most of your trip by upgrading to include admission to all of the historic attractions.

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

4.9

(1,863)

Free Cancellation
9 hours 30 minutes

from $91

Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

(80)

Free Cancellation
2 to 6 hours

from $68

Price varies by group size

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets to explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle!

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

(356)

Free Cancellation
4 hours

from $99

Journey to the frontier of ancient Rome on this full-day tour of Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish borders from Edinburgh. First up is a tour of the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, famously featured in ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and renowned for its mysterious stone carvings and unique architecture. After lunch (not included), stop at Melrose Abbey, the burial site of King Robert the Bruce’s heart, and look out over the English border from Cheviot Hills, before walking along the UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall.

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

(675)

Free Cancellation
10 hours 30 minutes

from $119

Delve into Scotland’s rich history and heritage on this tour from Edinburgh. Head from the Royal Mile over the UNESCO–listed Forth Bridge to Dunfermline with a guide, and explore the Abbey Kirk — burial place of Robert the Bruce. See where the Battle of Bannockburn raged and learn of Scotland’s struggle for independence. Take in top local attractions including Stirling Castle. Then, visit Rosslyn Chapel before returning to Edinburgh.

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

(656)

Free Cancellation
9 hours

from $75

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

4.9

(75)

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $106

Follow in the footsteps of the Harry Potter cast—and admire some of the Scottish Highlands’ most attractive scenery—on this full-day coach tour from Edinburgh. You’ll visit a number of filming locations used in all eight movies, including Eilean na Moine island (the site of Dumbledore’s grave) and Loch Shiel (used as a stand-in for Hogwarts Lake). You’ll even go for a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train—better known as the Hogwarts Express.

The Magical Highland Tour Including the Jacobite Steam Train Journey

4.6

(179)

13 hours 30 minutes

from $79

Outlander and Castles Film Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

(20)

Free Cancellation
7 hours 20 minutes

from $101

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The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile

(28)

Free Cancellation
5 hours

from $129

St Andrews, Fife Coast Walk & Historic Abbey Tour from Edinburgh

(62)

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $119

Make exploring beyond Edinburgh city limits easy—and see the best of the Scottish Highlands, all in one day—on this comprehensive day tour. Begin with a scenic drive from Edinburgh to the fabled Loch Ness; upgrade to cruise the lake and look out for Nessie. Then, continue to other highlights including Glen Coe and Fort Augustus, admiring additional attractions from Stirling Castle to Ben Nevis along the route.

1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

(4,320)

Free Cancellation
12 hours

from $83

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

(2,210)

Free Cancellation
1 hour

from

$29

$32

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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Peter_E, Apr 2026

Amazing experience and introduction to Edinburgh!!

Graeme was the highlight of our experience. His love for the city and it's history was truly infectious. He provided such wonderful history about this beautiful city through stories and laughter. This was one of our favorite experiences during our stay. We took the 1100 tour and he made sure we were primely positioned for the 1300 cannon shot. Would love to do another tour with him.

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

Elizabeth_D, Apr 2026

Great showcase of St Andrew’s and Fife

An excellent tour with Ally P! A great showcase of the Kingdom of Fife with endless local knowledge and stories. Multiple stops at notable locations with the main stop in St. Andrew. Ally took the time to show us the town prior to drop off so we knew where the main interest points were and even provided the option to get dropped off centrally or closer to the golf course. The golf course was welcoming to spectators and allowed walking on thru ways and photos on the course that don’t disrupt the players. All our stops had pay for use bathrooms (tap and coin) recommendation to pack snacks - you won’t want to spend your time getting food on your stops! Our drive back included some Scottish music references (Ally you’d host a great radio show!) we recommend this tour as a great day trip from the city!

Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Warren_H, Apr 2026

Exceptional tour and tour Guide!

The experience was nothing short of amazing. Our guide Paul Santa was so very knowledgeable and informative regarding everything we saw and made sure everyone had an opportunity for plenty of pictures, shopping and necessary stops. He was very personable and thoughtful. Absolutely First Class all the way. Certainly, one of the very best tour guides I have come across in my lifetime . When I come back, which we plan to do, we’ll certainly ask for him as our guide!

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

Angela_J, Mar 2026

Exceptional experience

We usually don’t like large group tour guides, but this was a well paced tour and an exceptional tour guide (James) who was a historian and made the experience engaging and informative, which was unexpected; it was hands-down one of the best tours I’ve done even compared to most of the private bespoke tours we usually opt for.

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

David_H, Mar 2026

The most outstanding Outlander tour by the heir apparent

Sean was very knowledgeable, engaging and accommodating. We were on tour busses all week long and Rabbies tour with Sean as our personal Highland protector and the captain of our conveyance was the best part of trip. Long live the "Son of a Gatekeeper "

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Rebecca_D, Mar 2026

Kevin was a wonderful...

Kevin was a wonderful tour guide! He was helpful at providing information throughout the tour and music selection was great. It was a very long tour day. The stops were spaced well for restroom and stretching. Snacks and Dramamine are helpful although the stops have plenty of snacks/drinks. I skipped the boat tour since it was already a long sitting day and enjoyed walking down to Loch Ness instead and having lunch.

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

Mariana_G, Mar 2026

Scotland Must-Do!

This was the most interesting tour ever! Neil, who is the funniest guide ever, gave us a very wholesome tour, filled with fun and historical facts that were super entertaining, you can tell he loves what he do! (plus, he took us to spot some hairy coos, which was a personal ask 🥹). If you like history and want to see everything the Scottish Highlands has to offer, you should definitely take this tour!!

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets included

Ann_C, Mar 2026

Money well spent

I’ve lived in Scotland all my life and have visited Edinburgh Castle a few times before, so I didn’t think a guided tour would add much to the experience. How wrong I was! This was my first guided tour of the castle, and I learned so much more than I ever expected. Our guide, Ewan, was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history to life in such an engaging and enjoyable way. His passion and depth of understanding really impressed me. It turned into a fantastic day out with my sister, and I would highly recommend the guided tour to anyone — even if you think you already know the castle well. It truly makes all the difference.

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Denise_R, Feb 2026

Great adventure

The guide was very knowledgeable very helpful answered any questions we had made sure that we all kept up in a crowd, took us around and showed us everything that she could show us told us a lot. Her name was Catherine. I highly recommend her if anybody wants to get in a group asked for Catherine‘s group she’s great.

3-Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

William_M, Feb 2026

Highland Stories, Stunning Scenery, and a Guide Who Brought It All to Life

I had a fantastic experience on my 3-day Rabbie’s tour with Princess Kelly of Scotland. Her deep passion for Scottish history, paired with her acting background, brought the stories of the Highlands to life in a way that was both engaging and genuinely funny. The scenery across the Scottish Highlands was absolutely breathtaking, and the entire trip felt effortless — from the well-planned sightseeing stops to comfortable accommodations and great food and drink along the way. If you’re looking for a tour that blends history, humor, and stunning landscapes with seamless logistics, this one is hard to beat.