Top Edinburgh Walking Tours

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.

(2,055)

from $73

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

(2,297)

from $25

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

(4,535)

from $19

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.

(5,605)

from $53

Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(271)

from $123

Price varies by group size

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.

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(10,323)

from $26

Mercat Tours History Walk of the Royal Mile inc Edinburgh Castle

See the best of medieval Edinburgh—without the hassle of putting together your own sightseeing itinerary—on this walking tour, which includes skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle. As you walk, listen as your guide shares the history of this formidable city with ancient Roman roots and UNESCO-listed historical attractions. Explore atmospheric cobbled walkways along the Royal Mile, then breeze into Edinburgh Castle to witness royal opulence.

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh Full Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle (Small Group)

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from $73

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $132

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

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

Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

(539)

from $53

Guides share their passion for local food, drink and history.

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(664)

from $165

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

(1,647)

from $35

Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

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from $25

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

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from $25

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

(2,342)

from $33

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $48

Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Silent Disco Adventure Tour

(540)

from $46

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

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from $25

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

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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from $33

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

(6,498)

from $56

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

JK Rowling's Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

(1,081)

from $25

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.

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from $24

Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

(1,981)

from $36

Likely to Sell Out

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

(991)

from $25

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(34)

from $70

Price varies by group size

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Christine_M, Jul 2026

Great experience

Our tour guide Lafayette was absolutely amazing!!!!!!! Very interactive, amazing personality, knowledgeable about country! We could not have asked for a better tour guide!!!!!! He had us laughing the entire walk! Friends from Chicago give you 5 stars!!!!!!!!!

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Angela_R, Jul 2026

Tour of Edinburgh with Ben

Ben was an excellent guide for our tour of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Castle. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the city’s history to life through interesting stories and details that we would have otherwise missed. He was also friendly, patient, and happy to answer our questions throughout the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Ben and appreciated the time and care he took to make the experience memorable. We would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Edinburgh!

Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Amanda_B, Jul 2026

Hit the highlights of the...

Hit the highlights of the graveyard and the vaults. Fun and engaging guide -Stewart was great. Was happy to get an actual Scot for the tour bc I’ve had some others that were not (other companies). Sometimes in crowds it was hard to see the guide when walking from one point to another so an umbrella or some sort of thing to stick in the air would have been helpful.

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 - Entry Tickets Included

Eric_M, Jul 2026

Great introduction to the castle

This guided tour is more of an overview of the castle than it is an in-depth tour, but that's fine as it leaves you at the end to wander as you see fit around the castle and spend as much time as you want going through whichever exhibits you find most interesting. Our guide, Graeme, was funny, knowledgeable, easy to understand even with his Scottish accent, and tall, which made him easy to spot if you got slightly separated. The other thing about the tour is it is a much easier way to get entry tickets than through the official website. When I decided to visit the castle as the weather looked like it was going to be good, the official site was totally sold out for the entire day as well as the next day, but the tour operator had availability.

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

Tone_E, Jul 2026

Engaging tour.

Engaging, atmospheric, and genuinely interesting. The guide brought Edinburgh’s witch history and the underground vaults to life without making it feel overly theatrical. As someone with a personal connection to the witch-trial history of Vardø in Norway, parts of the tour were unexpectedly moving for me. I learned a lot and would absolutely recommend it.

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Samantha_B, Jul 2026

The best morning!

Our tour with Nick was a perfect way to spend our first morning in Edinburgh! He was so knowledgeable about the city, its history, and everything to check out once you’re in the castle. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an exciting introduction to Edinburgh!

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

Sandy_G, Jun 2026

Awesome tour of Edinburgh

Loved this excursion! Our guide, Nicola, was amazing! She has so much knowledge and did a great job taking us around and showing us everything. Having the headphones on was extremely helpful. No way would we have heard everything she said without them. I highly recommend this tour and count yourself lucky if you get Nicola as your guide!

Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local

ATHINA_S, Sep 2025

11/10 tour, props to Kieran!

Kieran was our guide and we had an amazing time. He knows so many small details and explained everything thoroughly. He also speaks in a very clear way, which makes it easy to understand him even if English isn’t your first language. Overall, he’s a great guy: likable, friendly, and he makes you feel comfortable right away. Asking questions doesn't feel awkward, even if you’re shy or introverted like I am. Honestly, this was probably the best tour I’ve ever had. We saw beautiful places, including some lesser known spots, learned so much history and tiny details that are often overlooked, and even got to meet a wonderful local. I’d 100% recommend the tour and especially Kieran!