Top Scotland City Tours

LEAVES FROM WATERLOO PLACE or JOIN AT ANY STOP What better way to experience Edinburgh than on board this live guided hop on, hop off city tour. Each guide has different stories about this beautiful city - get the best views from upstairs on this half-topped bus. Why not take a complete tour to get your bearings before deciding where to hop off and explore further. Lots of discounts available with your ticket around the tour route too, make sure you pick up a brochure on board.

Go Glasgow sightseeing by open-top double-decker bus on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. Discover the lively, cosmopolitan city at your own pace; listen to recorded commentary and hop off at several strategically placed stops to explore Glasgow. Bus tickets are valid for one or two consecutive calendar days.

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 Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles’ Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars Kirkyard as well as hidden gems. Get the chance to ask questions in a small-group setting and find out what makes this ancient city tick.

This Edinburgh city sightseeing tour offers a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus experience with an open-top double-decker bus and audio commentary in multiple languages. Hop on and off at key stops including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Mile. Buses run every 20 minutes with tickets valid for 24 hours from first use, providing flexible sightseeing at your own pace.

This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more.

Visiting an unfamiliar city without knowing anyone there usually means relying on dated and often inaccurate travel guides. Enjoy a more personal experience in Edinburgh by spending time with a local Edinburgher who customizes your private, bespoke tour to your own interests, whether you want to check off the highlights or go off the beaten path to discover locals' favorite spots.

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.

Explore historic Inverness along the banks of the lovely River Ness on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. With your 24-hour pass, create your own adventure with 11 possible stops including Abertarff House, Caledonian Canal, Merkinch Nature Reserve and Inverness Castle. As you travel via double-decker coach learn about the city’s history and culture from your expert guide.

Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide to get everyone into the spooky spirit of things.

Pedal around Glasgow’s cobbled streets and hidden closes on a traditional, fully refurbished Royal Mail bicycle or electric bike. Follow your guide through some of Glasgow’s most scenic neighborhoods, and learn about the history of the area and the people who lived—and still live—here. Hear stories about the industries that built Glasgow and the rich culture of the city and see a different side to the city.

Escape the city center and discover some of Edinburgh’s most impressive natural landscapes—all of which are within easy reach of the capital—on a private tour that guarantees the undivided attention of your guide. Depending on your fitness level, choose to conquer either challenging peaks or gentle coastal trails.

Art enthusiasts hoping for a cultural experience beyond the traditional gallery setting shouldn't miss this Glasgow street art excursion showcasing the city's intriguing urban artists. Follow your guide through alleys and beneath bridges to discover Glasgow's public murals and hidden artistic gems. As you go, you can learn about the city's artists, uncover Glasgow's culture and creative industries, and see the Glasgow School of Art.

Hear secrets from beyond the grave on this haunted vaults and graveyard walking tour in Edinburgh. As night falls across Scotland’s ancient capital, follow a guide through the streets and learn the mysteries of the city’s dark past. Visit venues believed to be haunted, including Greyfriar's Kirkyard and the Niddry Street Vaults—and keep your wits about you for sightings of the un-dead.

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh on a walking tour where your guide shows you all the highlights and some overlooked parts of the city. Wear comfy shoes, since you cover a lot of ground. Check out Edinburgh’s crown jewels, the Grassmarket, and much more.

Experience supernatural chills on this adults-only terror walking tour in Edinburgh. Take a journey along the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town with a guide and delve deep into the city’s dark past. When darkness has descended on the city, explore hidden underground vaults, and hear stories you’d miss out on otherwise about paranormal experiences.

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.

Experience some of the best of what Edinburgh, Scotland has to offer in one small group walking tour. Let your tour leader show you around Edinburgh Castle, The Georgian House, and the Scottish National Gallery. See Princes Street Gardens, Heart of Midlothian, Greyfriars Bobby, and more while you learn all about the city’s history, culture, and heritage from your guide.

Skip crowded buses and confusing maps with this private 4-hour Edinburgh tour. Your personal guide reveals hidden stories from Old Town to royal palaces while you travel in comfort in a classic black cab. Enjoy exclusive access, personalized attention, and convenient door-to-door hotel pickup on this stylish exploration of Scotland's capital.

Discover Glasgow from a local’s perspective and check off lots of top highlights in a short space of time with this private guided walking tour. As it’s just for your personal group, you can customize the itinerary—or leave it up to your guide to plan. Along the way, listen to stories about the city and get great local tips too.

Make sure you see all the spots you want in Edinburgh on this private, personalized tour led by a local guide. Your customized itinerary takes you to places you request, with commentary based on your interests. Visit famous locations like Edinburgh Castle or explore areas known only by locals for an authentic experience.

Check off all of Glasgow's highlights without feeling rushed by a fixed tour itinerary. This private walking tour takes you to the People’s Palace, GoMA, Necropolis, Glasgow Cathedral, and more. Get a taste of local life and learn about Glasgow's rich culture and history from your guide while you explore.

Experience the best of Scotland on a full-day tour to the Highlands, Glencoe, and more. Ditch crowded bus tours for a more personal adventure in an air-conditioned vehicle with a sunroof for unbeatable views. Listen to insightful commentary from your guide—and chat to fellow travelers—as you learn about Scotland’s rich history. Each tour is customizable, ensuring a personalized adventure.

Shortlisting which Edinburgh’s highlights to visit in a day can be a challenging task, so save yourself the research time and join this private tour instead. Ride with ease in a spacious minivan and see a variety of ancient and modern sites—including Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, New Town, The Scottish Parliament, and Rosslyn Chapel.