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Things to do on New Year's Eve in Edinburgh (Updated 2026)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 Day - Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Glenfinnan Tour from Edinburgh

Experience an extra small group tour for up to only 16 clients Explore some of the most gorgeous locations in the Highlands of Scotland and …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Experience an extra small group tour for up to only 16 clients Explore some of the most gorgeous locations in the Highlands of Scotland and...

3 days
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$747
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour

Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide: …More

Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide:...

2 days
4.9 (210)
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$156
Highlands Cows Glencoe and Castles Private Tour from Edinburgh

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz …More

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (46)
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$932
The Mountebank Comedy Whisky Tasting

The Mountebank Whisky Tasting is the only whisky tasting experience led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian (and his trusty sidekick, Scotland's best dog, …More

The Mountebank Whisky Tasting is the only whisky tasting experience led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian (and his trusty sidekick, Scotland's best dog,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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$16
Afternoon Tea with Castle Views in Edinburgh

Surrounded by delicate porcelain, centuries-old stories, and privileged views of Edinburgh Castle, you are invited to discover one of Scotland’s most elegant and iconic traditions. …More

Surrounded by delicate porcelain, centuries-old stories, and privileged views of Edinburgh Castle, you are invited to discover one of Scotland’s most elegant and iconic traditions....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (59)
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$73
Scottish Highland Games Day Trip from Edinburgh

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the color and energy of the unique Scottish Highlands Games on a day trip from Edinburgh. See men in …More

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the color and energy of the unique Scottish Highlands Games on a day trip from Edinburgh. See men in...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (81)
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$167
Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its …More

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Likely to Sell Out

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (17)
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$24
St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh. Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge …More

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh. Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
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$761
Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up

Our 16 mile (25 kilometer) Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice …More

Our 16 mile (25 kilometer) Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice...

4 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (466)
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$94
Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you'd like to see iconic landmarks, wander …More

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you'd like to see iconic landmarks, wander...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (44)
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$41
Rebel!Rebel! Jacobite Tour - Outlander's Scotland

This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as …More

This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as...

2 hours
5.0 (46)
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$34
Loch Ness Inverness and Urquhart Castle

Enjoy a full-day trip in Spanish from Edinburgh to Inverness and Urquhart Castle. Stroll along the banks of the river Ness and catch sight of …More

Enjoy a full-day trip in Spanish from Edinburgh to Inverness and Urquhart Castle. Stroll along the banks of the river Ness and catch sight of...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (49)
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$86
St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a …More

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (38)
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$167
St Andrews Private Day Tour

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an …More

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
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$891
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

See the famous Hairy Cows in their natural environment in Edinburgh. They can be difficult to find on the hill, so choose this guided experience …More

See the famous Hairy Cows in their natural environment in Edinburgh. They can be difficult to find on the hill, so choose this guided experience...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$102
Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike

Great for solo travellers and small groups. Join a qualified local mountain guide on a hike starting right in the city centre. Watch the sunset …More

Great for solo travellers and small groups. Join a qualified local mountain guide on a hike starting right in the city centre. Watch the sunset...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (46)
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$61
Warriors & Wilderness: Braveheart & Stirlingshire Day Trip

Venturing to the heart of Scotland will take us through battlefields, over bridges, and face to face with legends. Hungry for history? This tour is …More

Venturing to the heart of Scotland will take us through battlefields, over bridges, and face to face with legends. Hungry for history? This tour is...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (36)
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$407
Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about …More

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (25)
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$130
Loch Ness Day Tour from Edinburgh

An incredible family-friendly day tour to explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. We travel through stunning landscapes, including valleys, mountains, and majestic Lochs. …More

An incredible family-friendly day tour to explore the breathtaking Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. We travel through stunning landscapes, including valleys, mountains, and majestic Lochs....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
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$1,080
Glenfinnan Viaduct Glencoe and Fort William Tour from Edinburgh

• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz Premium Minivan. • A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences. • An Expert Local Guide. • A Door-to-Door …More

• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz Premium Minivan. • A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences. • An Expert Local Guide. • A Door-to-Door...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (20)
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$918
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