Top Scotland Holidays

Explore Edinburgh’s spookiest closes and strangest places and learn about the Old Town’s history while hearing tales of accused witches and warlocks. This walking tour takes you to some of Edinburgh's lesser-known haunted locations, letting you avoid crowds and discover a darker, mysterious side of the city.

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.

Enjoy a distillery and brewery tour with whisky and beer tastings in Inverness. Learn what goes into making these delicious drinks and hear tales of myths and local folklore as you explore the site with your guide in a small group. Get to know your favorite drinks a little better, and don’t be shy about picking your guide’s brain.

Experience Edinburgh’s vibrant nightlife on a large-scale pub crawl through Old Town’s hidden pubs and lively bars. Visit seven bars with six shots and one bomb included, enjoy drink discounts, and skip cover charges with VIP entry. Led by local guides, this tour offers an authentic Scottish night out where you can meet new people and discover the city’s best-kept secrets.

See Glasgow's New Town from a unique vantage point on a small-group walking tour complete with beer tastings. Hear fascinating stories of the people who gained and lost huge fortunes in this city that has experienced the ups and downs of immense wealth and poverty. Discover the history of Glasgow’s brewing scene, and taste beers from Scotland's award-winning breweries with stops at 2 local pubs.

Learn about one of Scotland’s favorite beers, Tennent’s, by going on a behind-the-scenes brewery tour. Discover deep insights about the brewing process that you likely wouldn’t learn about otherwise, and see brewery artifacts that date back to the 1500s. As you go, your guide will share insider facts about how Tennent's is made. Then, finish the tour with a rare pour of unpasteurized Tennent's, straight from the tank.

In the depths of an historic Edinburgh close, taste local beer and learn about the differences and delights of a range of brewing styles. Discover the history of beer brewing in Edinburgh, and taste the difference between light and golden beers and their darker, roastier cousins. Edinburgh has a rich beer drinking heritage—get to know more about beer in the heart of the old part of town.

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s old town in some of the most awe inspiring pubs in the country.

An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a group of fellow fans to see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. A great way to meet like-minded people while you’re in Edinburgh :) Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we’ll see Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College, then 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 with a drink in a classic local pub!

Taking in the nightlife scene can be a great way to see a different side of a city and get to know the locals, but knowing where to start can be tricky if you’re not already familiar. On this pub crawl experience, your guide will take you to several of Edinburgh’s most popular bars. Get the party started properly with fast-track entry and free shots at each venue.

Edinburgh boasts a unique brewing heritage that’s often overshadowed by Scotland’s whiskies. This small-group tour throws the spotlight on the capital’s now-resurgent beer scene, with visits to several top pubs and beer bars. Stroll the Royal Mile and discover Old Town highlights as you learn how Edinburgh was once the world’s leading bottled beer exporter. As you go, stop for a range of tastings, and learn the stories behind each brew.

Travel back in time as you discover the history of whisky in Scotland while you sample 4 different Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Discover the people who have made Scotch the success it is today and enjoy the company of fellow likeminded travellers in the setting of one of Edinburgh’s historic bars. After the tour, unwind downstairs at the bar with their selection of over 300 whiskies.

Edinburgh is known for its great nightlife, and this tour helps you save hours researching its best bars and clubs. Enjoy the perk of having a guide to shortlist your nightlife options—with five great spots on the itinerary with a fun crowd of fellow travelers. Along the way, watch Scottish ceilidh dancing, visit a horror–themed bar, and enjoy complimentary shots too—something you wouldn’t get on solo explorations.

Discover Edinburgh’s Thriving Craft Beer Scene! Join us on Saturdays for an unforgettable craft beer tour! Whether you're a local beer enthusiast or a visitor eager to explore the city's incredible brewing culture, this experience is the perfect way to taste the best craft beers Edinburgh and Leith has to offer. On this guided tour, you’ll sample 10 expertly crafted beers (1/3 pints), showcasing the best local beers in Edinburgh. At each stop, a beer expert will share insights into the flavours, brewing process, and stories behind each beer, giving you a true taste of the city’s vibrant beer scene. What’s included in your tour: - Taste 10 craft beers (1/3 pints) - A 3.5-hour guided tour of Edinburgh’s best craft beer spots - Visit a variety of venues, including local breweries and specialist beer bars - Learn about each beer from expert guides - All drinks included in the price Experience Edinburgh’s craft beer culture like never before – book your spot now!

Embark on a quick and fun ride through Edinburgh's rich literary history. This literature-themed pub crawl through Edinburgh's Old and New Towns is led by a couple of actors who will bring such figures as Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson to vivid life as you journey in and out of Edinburgh's most atmospheric pubs, courtyards, and hidden alleyways.

Enjoy a Halloween Tour and learn more about Edinburgh's dark past. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, learn about the Black Death, and visit sites of 19th-century serial killers on this chilling walking tour. Discover about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard. We will also show you some nice views across Edinburgh whilst talking about a particularly dark chapter in the city’s history, the burning of witches and warlocks , and we will see if any of those who do this tour would have ended up on those bonfires. Learn more about Scotland’s mythical site and the Scottish faeries. All this mystery and mysticism that surrounds Edinburgh for decades attracts hundreds of tourists to the city wanting to know what happened in these centuries, are you going to miss it?

Experience the beauty of rural Scotland on a full-day tour of the West Highlands—with its lochs, mountains, and castles—from Edinburgh. Visit Doune Castle (all admissions own expense), admire fine views over shimmering lakes and soaring peaks, and enjoy free time and a visit to the castle in Inveraray. Then, head onward to Kilchurn Castle—one of Scotland's prettiest castles.

A pub crawl can be a great way to experience a city’s local culture, but not many also set out to teach you the history of Scotch whisky as you grab drinks in each venue. On this small-group pub crawl tour, visit some of Glasgow’s most popular whisky pubs, and listen as your guide regales you with stories of the city and its whisky heritage.

Enjoy Edinburgh's diverse nightlife scene with a group pub crawl. Discover hidden bars, characterful pubs, and buzzing clubs in the Old Town, and meet and get to know like-minded people in your group. Plus, avoid any hassle or waiting around with skip-the-line entry, a welcome shot and exclusive drinks discounts at each venue, to ensure a seamless VIP experience.

Get out of the city and soak up the natural beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this day tour from Edinburgh. See wooded lochs and tucked-away villages as you journey through spectacular scenery en route to Glencoe and Fort Augustus. Enjoy a boat tour in search of the Loch Ness Monster and traverse the picturesque Cairngorms National Park. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the rugged peninsular landscapes of the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands on this 3-day trip from Edinburgh. During your visit to Scotland's wild northwest coast, you’re driven through the Highlands, including stops at Glencoe and Loch Ness. Stay overnight with daily breakfasts in the harbor town of Portree, where you find local pubs and have plenty of time to explore the Isle of Skye with your guide. Numbers are limited to 16 people on this small-group tour, ensuring a personalized experience.