EDINBURGH
Edinburgh’s best days out.
The 15 most popular Edinburgh tours, in the city and out across Scotland. Walking tours, bus tours and the big Highland day trips, with prices and who to book through.
Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe in 12.5 hours on a comfy coach. Optional Nessie cruise and Urquhart Castle, with witty guides.
Most Popular“Highly recommend. If you’ve only got limited time, this is a great way to see the highlands. Shout out to Stevie B!”
Edinburgh Harry Potter walking tour with Tom Riddle’s grave, Hogwarts House sorting, and a trivia quiz for $19 in 2 hours.
“I really loved this tour. Nadine was so well prepared and able to capture my attention for two hours. She gave us lots of info about how Edimburgh inspired J.K. Rowling. It was so interesting that I wish it never ended. I also appreciated the fact that the tour was not only about Harry Potter…”
Guided one-hour tour of Edinburgh’s South Bridge vaults: murders, witches, and grim living conditions, with optional torture exhibit.
“James was very energetic and clearly loves his job”
Guided Edinburgh Castle walking tour with entry ticket: Great Hall, Royal Palace, views, and time to explore buildings.
A long, scenic day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands, with optional Ness cruise, whisky, or Urquhart Castle.
“It was an absolutely fun, informative, and well-planned day trip. The long day was broken up by several great stops and scenic views. We truly appreciated our fantastic guide and driver, Fraser. Fraser is an amazing driver and story teller all at the same time. It was great how he incorporated Scottish music, history, and…”
Step into Edinburgh’s South Bridge vaults on a 1-hour guided walking tour with chilling tales, tight stairs, and ghostly stories.
“Lots of info. Not overly exuberant walk which is good for all ages, my only criticism is the size of the step in to the vaults, which obviously can’t be helped, so I’d would take this into consideration when booking. Other than that’s great.”
Guided Edinburgh Castle tour with tickets included. See St Margaret’s Chapel, dungeons, major power spots, and get panoramic views fast.
“Ben was our guide and he was excellent. Gave lots of information and history involved the group and added humour. The tour of the castle was very interesting and we were able to look round at our leisure once the tour had finished. Highly recommend”
One long day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, and Pitlochry with live guide stories and flexible optional add-ons.
“Wonderful and memorable experience that I can surely recommend to friends and family. 5 star rating.”
Haunted Edinburgh tour linking Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Vaults with Bobby, Burke and Hare tales, plus creepy South Bridge arches.
“The tour was really well explained and was a very nice steady pace to different areas. Also some of the storys were really interesting and will be remembered for a long time. Overall, a really good experience for a new tourist. Our tour guide, Jordan, was brilliant from start to finish. He was funny, welcoming…”
Small-group Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe stops and a Loch Ness cruise included. Long, scenic, and guide-led.
“This trip was epic! All the places we visited were extraordinary and Alex, our guide, was phenomenal! Highly recommended!”
Guided walk through Edinburgh Castle with an entry ticket, photo time, and stories from the royal palace and Great Hall, plus self-paced exploring.
“We had a great experience! Our guide Ross was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour!”
A 90-minute guided walk on the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line entry, then free time to explore the grounds.
“Graeme was awesome! We learned so much! He answered all our questions and gave us a lot of insight about the history of Edinburgh!”
Tour Scotland’s five whisky regions inside a glass-and-marble vault, then taste a tutored dram with optional Gold upgrades.
“This was a great experience! So much fun. I’m not the whiskey fan, I booked this for my partner, and he enjoyed it a lot, but so did I! It was a very immersive experience and I even liked some of the whiskeys they gave us to try! If you’re new to whiskey like me,…”
A guided 90-minute chocolate tour in Edinburgh where you taste 30+ chocolates and make your own bar to take home.
“I really enjoyed the knowledge shared along the way on this tour as well as the small size of the group. Tasting and creating was so much fun and I left with so much chocolate that I couldn't be happier!! Great job”
A family-friendly Harry Potter walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town, with photo spots, trivia, and a finish near Edinburgh Castle.
“Kieren was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and friendly, highly recommend this tour, covers Harry Potter and general Edinburgh facts and stories”
The Old Town and the New, the castle and the closes, and every road north into the Highlands.
