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Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Edinburgh (Updated 2026)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join us on our small-group Outlander Experience and explore the locations where the series was filmed and inspired from. Explore the famous locations and walk …More

Join us on our small-group Outlander Experience and explore the locations where the series was filmed and inspired from. Explore the famous locations and walk...

2 days
4.9 (65)
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$312
Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world. …More

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world....

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (76)
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$25
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Private Tour

Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness with our Private Day Tour. Explore Glencoe, designed for …More

Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness with our Private Day Tour. Explore Glencoe, designed for...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$1,369
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a …More

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (63)
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$91
Edinburgh or Glasgow: Isle of Skye 3-Day Privately Guided Tour

Travel in style and comfort on this exclusive and private tour featuring Scotland’s most iconic landmarks with your very own experienced local guide. From the …More

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Travel in style and comfort on this exclusive and private tour featuring Scotland’s most iconic landmarks with your very own experienced local guide. From the...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (6)
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$1,713
Harry Potter Private Tour in Edinburgh

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first …More

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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$211
Edinburgh Tour Half Day

This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts. …More

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This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts....

3 to 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$753
The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a …More

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (32)
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$672
Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town on an award-winning 2-hour walking tour! Led by expert guide Charlotte in handmade, historically accurate costume, you’ll step into the …More

Discover Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town on an award-winning 2-hour walking tour! Led by expert guide Charlotte in handmade, historically accurate costume, you’ll step into the...

2 hours
4.9 (22)
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$25
Full Day Private Tour to Loch Ness With Boat Trip Included

If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour …More

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If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (4)
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$1,234
Harry Potter and English Castle Italian Tour Guide

A full-day trip in Italian from Edinburgh towards the county of Northumberland, to visit the outstanding castles of Bamburgh and Alnwick. Get ready to stroll …More

A full-day trip in Italian from Edinburgh towards the county of Northumberland, to visit the outstanding castles of Bamburgh and Alnwick. Get ready to stroll...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$75
Falkirk Wheel, Doune Castle, Stirling Castle Private Tour

Explore the hidden gems of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to the most iconic sites in the country. Admire the grandeur of …More

Explore the hidden gems of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to the most iconic sites in the country. Admire the grandeur of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$886
Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a …More

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a...

3 hours
4.7 (23)
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$100
3 Day Tour To Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness and Culloden

This is a private tour taking you to some of the most visited and very popular places in Scotland including The Isle of Skye , …More

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This is a private tour taking you to some of the most visited and very popular places in Scotland including The Isle of Skye ,...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$4,729
Private Tour to the Stunning Scottish Highlands & Glencoe

Today you'll be taken away from the city of Edinburgh on a highland road trip full of beautiful stops not accessible by public transport in …More

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Today you'll be taken away from the city of Edinburgh on a highland road trip full of beautiful stops not accessible by public transport in...

8 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$1,087
Private Tour to St Andrews and Scottish Coastal Villages

This private tour will give you a taste of Scotland beyond Edinburgh - visiting hand-picked villages full of history and delicious food! We'll encounter ancient …More

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This private tour will give you a taste of Scotland beyond Edinburgh - visiting hand-picked villages full of history and delicious food! We'll encounter ancient...

8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$869
5 Day Private Bespoke Tour of Scotland

Embrace the beauty of Scotland in this private adventure tailored specifically for you. Join us on a magical journey to the best of the Highlands, …More

Embrace the beauty of Scotland in this private adventure tailored specifically for you. Join us on a magical journey to the best of the Highlands,...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (24)
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$5,586
Edinburgh Whisky Tasting and History on the Royal Mile

This experience offers a true taste of Scotland in an intimate cellar right on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. With a maximum of just 10 guests, …More

This experience offers a true taste of Scotland in an intimate cellar right on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. With a maximum of just 10 guests,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (10)
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$46
Coasteering Day Trips from Edinburgh

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these …More

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these...

7 hours
5.0 (54)
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$265
Stone & Story: Rosslyn Chapel & Melrose Abbey Private Day Trip

Indulge in a truly lavish exploration of Scotland's cultural and historical treasures with TRIPorganiser's exclusive private day trip from Edinburgh. Embark on a captivating journey …More

Indulge in a truly lavish exploration of Scotland's cultural and historical treasures with TRIPorganiser's exclusive private day trip from Edinburgh. Embark on a captivating journey...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$407
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