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

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. Visit Callander, the "Gateway to the Highlands," 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.

(395)

from $71

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

(7,260)

from $62

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

(577)

from $37

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

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

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

(290)

from $21

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh

(691)

from $25

1 hour 15 minutesFree 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.

(439)

from $36

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

2 hours 30 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.

(95)

from $117

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

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.

(1,363)

from $66

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

(130)

from $117

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience

(37)

from $93

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine, but Edinburgh’s foodie hot spots are best explored with a local guide who knows where to find the best bites. On this small-group walking tour, discover the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, and sample Scottish classics such as haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Scotch whisky, and afternoon tea. Plus, you'll take away food-focused tips to enhance the rest of your trip.

(19)

from $80

Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish and More

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(1,335)

from $133

Tourists enjoying the show during the tour

The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

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.

4.6

(506)

from $34

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 Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(99)

from $70

St Andrews is a charming town for shopping and afternoon tea.

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

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

(2,152)

from $85

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in Edinburgh's rich history—and hear tales of its ghosts, witches, and murderers—on this spooky walking tour. Explore the narrow streets of the Old Town Edinburgh after dark; learn about (and maybe meet) Edinburgh Castle's ghost; then head to the Old Calton Burial Ground, resting place of several notable Scots and known for its high levels of paranormal activity. The tour starts at the Loch Ness Discovery Centre or 190 High St, offering flexible meeting points.

(283)

from $432

Per group

Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour

The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile

4.6

(19)

from $23

Palace of Holyroodhouse,© Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust.jpg

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Delve into Edinburgh’s horrific history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit the city’s most terrifying locations, haunted by infamy and restless spirits! From your seat in a double-decker vintage bus, gaze at eerie sites such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and the Royal Mile. Throughout the trip, hear anecdotes and facts about Edinburgh’s chilling past, replete with bloody executions, unspeakable tortures, and murder.

(74)

from $132

Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,968)

from $29

The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl: 7 Bars!

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(299)

from $21

From one of the best vantage points in Edinburgh

If you’re a history buff, no visit to Edinburgh is complete without a tour of Edinburgh Castle. Receive personalized attention on a private 3-hour tour, during which you’ll delve deep into the history of the Edinburgh icon and avoid long lines often in excess of two hours with a pre-booked entrance ticket. Plus, you’re guide collects you from your hotel to prevent you getting lost in Edinburgh’s winding streets.

Private Edinburgh Castle Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(17)

from $336

Edinburgh Castle from St Cuthbert's Churchyard

Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Not for the faint of heart, this ghost tour of Edinburgh promises to deliver plenty of paranormal frights. Edinburgh’s bloody past has resulted in a heavily haunted present, and this tour takes you to some of the city’s most haunted locations. Under the cloak of darkness, visit a graveyard and descend to underground vaults that snake beneath the city. As you explore, your guide shares vivid tales of murder, body-snatching, and unexplained happenings.

(78)

from $316

Per group

Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,807)

from $29

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

Karen_O, Aug 2026

Excellent Tour - Great Tour Guide

Steph was great. She was extremely knowledgeable and we loved her use of various accents as she recounted historical stories about Scotland, Edinburgh and the castle. Would highly recommend this tour because we learned so much more about Scottish history and interesting stories in general than we would have by just walking through the castle by ourselves. She also pointed out places of interest before we did our personal walk-throughs which helped us figure out which queues we wanted to join and what we wanted to see. Would do this tour again :)

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.

Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local

Robyn_B, Aug 2026

Fantastic city & country walk

It’s all walking on flat areas and also cobblestone and brick type streets. You’ll be in the weather elements so bring a jacket and an umbrella or a waterproof coat. There might be a little bit of mud. It was better than we anticipated with a great variety of history, architecture, and even countryside (city & Riverwalk). Our guide, Zander, has studied history in depth and is a great orator and storyteller. He had so many interesting things to share, he has an incredible vocabulary, and we felt such an authentic experience because of him. We loved the pace: didn’t spend too long in one place… there was a variety of topography, architecture, and history that we soaked up. Fabulous 5-star experience, in great part due to our guide.

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

Allison_B, Jul 2026

Lots of great stories and...

Lots of great stories and history about the castle and all its many spaces. Fabulous guide who kept us entertained the whole time. She knew exactly where to take us for all the great views. Really enjoyed it all. One thing to note, you get all the time you want inside the castle!

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.

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!