EDINBURGH
Edinburgh’s best days out.
The 10 most popular evening experiences in and around Edinburgh. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, running times and who to book through.
A 75-minute evening ghost tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and underground Edinburgh Vaults, with live guides.
Most Popular“I loved our guide she was fabulous, very knowledgeable! really interesting history and a fun tour”
Edinburgh Underground Vaults ghost tour with whisky. Walk the Old Town, hear Blair Street tales with TourTalk, then toast in a candlelit cellar.
“I loved Steph’s enthusiasm and ability to engage everyone with her great stories.”
1-hour Edinburgh ghost walk to Blair Street Underground Vaults by candlelight, small group, headset audio, true crime tales, ending near Blair St.
“Really enjoyable walk through the underground vaults. Sophie was AMAZING. She tells the tales of Old Edinburgh in a spine chilling manner. Loved the headphones. They made it easy to hear and immerse yourself in the experience.”
Adult-only Edinburgh tour with exclusive Blair Street vault access and the Canongate graveyard, guided with audio gear.
“The tour was amazing. Shannon was an awesome guide you learn so much dark things and stuff I never knew about Edinburgh. I highly recommend”
18+ Edinburgh haunted vaults tour: gory true stories from Mercat Cross to Blair Street Underground, with audio devices and top storytellers.
“Great tour the guide was very knowledgeable and humorous. I think they’re could be a bit more scare added to it. It wasn’t at all scary and even though it’s kid free I don’t think it was entirely unsuitable for kids. But the guide definitely made it. Her name was Jude.”
Sip a cocktail in Edinburgh Old Town while Scottish comedians test brand-new jokes in an intimate 2.5-hour show with a top host.
“Ross was brilliant host, comedians were trying out new material with mixed results but overall very funny”
Guided sunset hike to Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park, with head torch, summit snack, and small-group views over Edinburgh.
“I did this on the first day of my arrival. It was nice to get some steps in, wind down on top of the mountain and soak it all in. I would recommend this trip since the guide not only walks with you watches out for you, he also tells a lot about the environment,…”
Guided Arthur’s Seat hike in Edinburgh’s Holyrood Park with a small group, headtorch for sunset, and panoramic views at the summit.
“Marcus was great! He made sure to stop at certain points (not only for views but for a break). It was a long hike up but he made it as easy as possible. The sunrise was not that dramatic but as expected for Scotland.”
Private Edinburgh night tour with a local guide. 4 hours of Old Town pubs, wine bar vibes, and stargazing at the Royal Observatory.
“Tom was wonderful. He did a great job telling us about the history and culture of Scotland. He gave us some wonderful recommendations to explore.”
The Old Town and the New, the castle and the closes, and every road north into the Highlands.
