Tours in Edinburgh

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The Ultimate Edinburgh City Hike including Old and New Town

Offering you Edinburgh's #1 walking tours is always our top priority. This is no ordinary tour: We cover much more ground so you see more of Edinburgh than what ordinary walking tours offer. This is possible because we strongly limit our group size for a relaxed feel, and focus on walking rather than standing around. From historic Old Town and the Royal Mile to the elegant New Town, from the enchanting Waters of Leith and Dean Village all the way to Calton Hill, this truly is the ultimate Edinburgh walking tour. Along the way, enjoy fascinating insights: from Harry Potter connections to Edinburgh's history, there is plenty to be unveiled. Please note that this tour is not suitable for those with an especially slow pace or walking impairments. Participants should be able to maintain a relaxed but average walking pace. If you want to see the absolute most of Edinburgh and not miss the most beautiful views of this iconic city centre, this walking tour is for you.

3 hours to 4 hours

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$83.42

Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Edinburgh

Want to capture your amazing honeymoon? Family vacation while the kids are still little? Your perfect couples retreat from everyday busy life? A solo trip without asking strangers to take pictures of you? Stop searching, we got you here! We are the largest network of local vacation photographers in the world! Besides Edinburgh, we operate in over 700 destinations worldwide! We always make sure that every special moment of each client is captured well. We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we even offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. Which means, if you don’t like the result of your photo shoot, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back! So what are you waiting for? Become one of our hundreds of happy customers by treating yourself to this special experience! Your family and friends will love the result too!

30 minutes

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$275.60

A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See where the Wizard of West Bow lived and walk in the footsteps of the women sentenced to death for witchcraft • Hear from producer Katrina Milne who’s lead over 2000 clients on our tours since launching Travel Kat Tours in 2018 • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note that this is a hilly walk.

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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$7.99

Arrival Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Business Car

Reliable ground transportation from the airport The modern traveler will appreciate the importance of being able to seamlessly travel from the airport. If you’re traveling multiple times a year to far flung lands, you’ll be well aware of the individual and unique pitfalls and difficulties that can await your journeys from the airport. With a reliable airport transfer, you can experience the same high levels of service wherever you are - a familiar feeling in often unfamiliar environments. Your chauffeur will greet you in the airport as you touch down, ready to help you with your luggage to your waiting vehicle before delivering you smoothly and directly to your waiting accommodation in the city.

30 minutes

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$136.70

Discover Edinburgh by playing! Escape game - The alchemist

Want to spend a fun and friendly time with family or friends? Go out and discover a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game: walk around and let the mobile application guide you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and/or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!

2 hours

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$22.04

Invisible Edinburgh: Powerful Women of Edinburgh

This tour can be led by several guides at Invisible (Edinburgh) men or women, depending on availability. We believe you do not need to be a woman to be a feminist so several members of the team have trained for several months before offering you this tour. This tour examines the powerful women of Edinburgh and their contribution to history.

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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$21.48

Private Walking Tour with Hidden Walks Author in Edinburgh

Opportunity to explore Edinburgh Old Town with experienced walking guide and the author of the book series "Hidden Walks". The author (who's also the guide) has sold over 100,000 'hidden' walking books covering 500 miles of urban routes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and New York, and loves to show the hidden corners of his city to walkers. Learn about the Royal Mile and links to JK Rowling, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Adam Smith, witches, serial killers, Jules Verne, Secret Gardens and the Outlander series.

2 hours 30 minutes

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$18.54

Edinburgh Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Sherlock Holmes City Game, a self-guided tour that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

2 hours

Free Cancellation

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$21.99

Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport | Executive Transfer

Our Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport Executive Transfer Service offers a truly personalized travel experience, setting us apart from standard taxis and public transport options. We provide convenient airport and hotel pickups, customizable itineraries, and competitive pricing to cater to both tourists and business travelers. Our premium Mercedes-Benz fleet ensures a comfortable and stylish ride, while complimentary in-car Wi-Fi and bottled water keep you connected and refreshed. Unlike shared taxis, our private hire service guarantees an exclusive transfer tailored to your needs. Opt for our return transfers or multiple pickups throughout Scotland to maximize your trip's value and enjoy a seamless, hassle-free journey.

45 minutes

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$108.58

Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Halloween Tour

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?

1 hour 45 minutes

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$23.83

Self-Guided Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt: A Fairy Tale Capital

Hey adventure seekers, listen up! Let’s Roam isn’t just any adventure hunt – it’s the top-rated app-led adventure you’ve been searching for! Step out and explore the hottest landmarks and coolest hidden gems, all while tackling trivia and overcoming challenges that’ll test your skills and teamwork. Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or unleashing some friendly competition, Let’s Roam guarantees a blast with every step you take. It’s not just an activity – it’s an opportunity to forge unforgettable memories and learn fascinating new facts. Perfect for any occasion – whether it’s a laid-back day out, a wild bachelorette bash, a birthday extravaganza, or a corporate team-building epic – Let’s Roam adapts to fit your vibe. Plus, each player gets to dive into their interactive role, ensuring everyone has a unique experience filled with surprises. Don’t wait – download Let’s Roam now and let the adventure begin!

2 hours

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$12.31

Urban Escape Room in Edinburgh Red Nights

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the United Kingdom with our Urban Escape Games. Stroll through the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

2 hours

Free Cancellation

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$22.04

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Edinburgh

Our famous Party Passes offer a great variety of weekend nightlife options. We have been booking groups small and large onto the guestlists all over the UK for a decade. We have designed our Nightlife Deals get you VIP entry into selected, popular clubs and bars. You can visit them all, or just a few, it's entirely up to you! This is NOT A GUIDED TOUR where you are with other groups and are restricted by a guide's timetable, you are simply booked into each venue on the guestlist, so if there is a queue, you go to the front and give your name to get straight in (any venue that has a doorcharge is free, so nothing to pay for entry).

4 hours to 8 hours

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$13.24

Edinburgh The Good The Bad And The Funny

Fun filled comedic walking tour with an award winning tour guide, Paul from Edinburgh. We will visit at least two graveyards to hear spooky and unbelievable stories from years gone by. We will visit a Cathedral that isn't even a Cathedral! We will see the only spot in Edinburgh where it is socially accepted to spit upon! Sites of public executions, the resting place of Scotland's most miserable man! We will see his old house which is one of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh and find out the connection between Edinburgh and Scrooge and Edinburgh Castle and The Wizard of Oz! You will be shocked at how much useless information you will learn on this tour. I will give you a unique aspect of life on the streets of Edinburgh from medieval times right through to the present day. Not for the easily offended. I'm not scared of a little controversy, from tackling, through to Independence, dodgy politicians and dodgy Parliaments, headless Queens to drug dealing Queens and much more.

2 hours

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$26.48

Edinburgh Magical Potter Walking Tour

Calling all witches, wizards, and curious muggles! Step into the real-life magic of Edinburgh on this enchanting walking tour through its historic Old Town. Uncover the hidden corners that inspired the magical world of Harry Potter, such as Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and many more. Your tour guide, a true potions master of Harry Potter lore, will brew a captivating concoction of historical anecdotes, literary insights, and playful trivia. Explore eerily familiar locations like Greyfriars Kirkyard, full of magical whispers. Learn about Edinburgh's rich history of witchcraft and folklore, where real-life magic once thrived. Imagine bustling wizarding shops in every alleyway, secret passages within ancient buildings, and Hogwarts' grandeur reflected in iconic architecture. This immersive experience is more than a walking tour, it's a chance to live your own magical adventure.

1 hour 30 minutes

Free Cancellation

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$26.48

Edinburgh Old Town: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

Turning Edinburgh Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of Old Town/Royal Mile on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

3 hours

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$38.33

Mary Queen of Scots and the Royal Family in Scotland

Begin your tour with a visit to Mary's birthplace, Linlithgow Palace. Head to Holyrood Palace to see where Mary lived and used to hunt and ride in the adjacent park. See the extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat, and enjoy some of the most breathtaking views the city has to offer. Afterwards, head to John Knox's House where John Knox planned and schemed to overthrow the queen. Notice that just underneath the house was where Mary’s favourite jeweller lived. Visit another location of tumultuous history where the queen's husband, Lord Darnley was murdered, now the New College if Edinburgh. Depending on the time of year, visit Falkland Palace to see where Mary used to play tennis. Go to Craigmillar Castle, where the queen was housed when she was unwell and may have plotted to have her husband murdered. Visit Blackness Castle and learn how it was used as a filming location in the movie of Mary’s life. During your tour, take the opportunity to have lunch at a pub that dates back to 1316.

8 hours to 9 hours

Free Cancellation

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$1,052.71

Mary Queen of Scots: Edinburgh Old Town Self-Guided Walking Tour

On this self-guided tour, you'll unravel the mysteries and murders surrounding Scotland’s most famous monarch. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Edinburgh's old town. Have you ever wondered what life was like in Edinburgh during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots? On this walking tour, we’ll explore the hidden corners and the major landmarks in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town through the eyes of Scotland’s most famous monarch. You'll find a new story on every corner while weaving in and out of the narrow, closed, and cobbled streets. I’ll tell you about the murders and mysteries surrounding Mary and how these tragic events unfolded right here in Scotland’s capital. Along the way, I’ll tell you about two of Mary’s three husbands, Lord Darnley and the Earl of Bothwell, and her lover, David Rizzio. I’ll show you the John Knox House, where the leader of the Reformation is buried, outside St Giles Cathedral. You’ll also hear about his conflict with Mary.

1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes

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$7.99

Invisible (Edinburgh): Crimes & Punishment Tours (Grassmarket & Royal Mile)

Take on one of our Award winning walking tours of Edinburgh and follow your guide Sonny alongside the streets of HIS Edinburgh. He has researched and designed a tour that is haunting and thrilling in equal measures. The tour starts on the Grassmarket, the site of the capital city's last public hangings and follow stories of murders, crimes and legends. You will also hear stories of local projects and social enterprises that support the most vulnerable people in our society. The tour lasts between one and one and half hours (depending on group size). Sonny is always happy to answer questions on his knowledge of the city’s rich history and on his own journey from walking the streets as a homeless person to becoming a much loved tour guide of the city.

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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$21.48

Helen's Highs and Hidden Lows Tour

My name is Helen. I love my city and I like to show it from a local viewpoint! My favourite places are unusual ones that are off the beaten track and are often missed by many visitors. I aim to show you these combined with the incredible history, culture and sights we have to offer I keep my group sizes small which gives us plenty of time to talk! Sometimes I can even vary the route according to your interests or pick up a drink along the way.. I set up my company because during my travels I have been invited to homes all over the world so now I want to welcome visitors from everywhere to my own home town. My other tours -"Historic Old City Tour" & "Grand Designs & Hidden Gems" are both shorter & cover different areas. I also run individual tours at a time and place to suit you!

2 hours

Free Cancellation

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$21.85

Edinburgh Magic Ticket entry at The Waldorf Astoria

See one of the UK’s leading Magicians session live on stage at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh—one of the most famous historic venues in Scotland. 'Edinburgh Magic' is an intimate, luxurious & astonishing performance of magic in enchanting surroundings. Housed in the stunning Versailles Suite, a roomwork of art, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, there are just 30 tickets available for each performance. Each act is uniquely linked to the city allowing you to unlock hidden Edinburgh and enjoy the magic that’s fooled the greatest minds associated with the capital, including JK Rowling (Harry Potter Author), Harry Houdini & King Charles. A unique and spellbinding night out that you’ll be talking about for years to come!

1 hour

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$39.72

Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt and Tour

Explore Edinburgh on your own pace while solving riddles. Use your imagination, observation, logic and team spirit in order to accomplish the tasks. Learn interesting information about the beautiful city of Edinburgh while walking around narrow streets and 10 of the most important attractions. Pause when ever you want and continue later. Discover hidden gems. Snap beautiful photos. Far from crowds and schedules. Start any time you wish! Everything in your smartphone!

2 hours 30 minutes

Free Cancellation

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$12.12

Edinburgh Quest: Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

Turning the streets of Edinburgh Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the Royal Mile/Old Town on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours

Free Cancellation

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$38.33

Walking Tour of Edinburgh

Our German tour guide in 3 hours can cover a lot of ground with you. He/she will be able to give you plenty of information about hidden gems which could not be reached and enjoyed as you would like to, if you would be traveling by coach as part of a herd or a flock The beauty of this tour is that is private and you have your own exclusive guide to explore with you at your leisure.

3 hours

Free Cancellation

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$662.08

Edinburgh is the quintessence of the Scottish spirit, its impeccable embodiment. Unlike many capitals that have succumbed to the influence of modernity, "Old Smoky Mountains" are whole in their authentic beauty. The historic quarters are as if carved from a single giant gray stone, from the tops of the hills. This proud and impregnable appearance is flesh from the mentality of the highlanders with their centuries-old dream of independence. But the city-cradle of rebellious thoughts is serene: bathed in green parks, inspiring dozens of generations of writers, welcoming visitors on tours and festivals.

Most of all the city will appeal to lovers of British history, culture and literature. Here you can walk in the footsteps of Sir Walter Scott and Robert Lewis Stevensen, remember the characters of Conan Doyle, feel what inspired Rowling. Little and adult readers of the books will be here as in their native element, but the guest with any other interests has little chance to be bored.

The Old Town is a living picture of the Middle Ages. Edinburgh Castle on the Rock and Holyrood Palace on the site of an ancient abbey are the two extremes of this historic preserve. The Royal Mile, the backbone of the Town, takes visitors past St. Giles Cathedral, the town's oldest structure, and the neo-Gothic spire of the Hub. New Town is mesmerizing with its Georgian and Victorian-style neighborhoods, so preserved and organic as if two or three centuries hadn't passed since the world was built. This part is separated from the more modern neighborhoods by the bustling touristy Princes Street.

As one gets to know old Edinburgh, the traveler becomes more aware of Scottish pride, identity, poetry, and romantic patriotism. But such a portrait would be one-sided. Let's add a few more touches to it. Visit a museum of Scotch whisky or sit in one of the cosy pubs on the narrow streets, watch Edinburgh youth at feasts and festivals, just ask a local for directions. Here it is, the missing detail – a contagious good-nature and quiet friendliness as memorable as the monuments of antiquity.