The best family-friendly activities in Edinburgh for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

Without a doubt, this is the most complete tour of all! Explore the forests of the Highlands, visit dream lakes and learn about the history …More

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Without a doubt, this is the most complete tour of all! Explore the forests of the Highlands, visit dream lakes and learn about the history...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Edinburgh - Dark History

Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous …More

Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside …More

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$132
Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Edinburgh sells itself on castles and tartan by day — but its real character was forged in the dark. Staying above ground, this walk through …More

Edinburgh sells itself on castles and tartan by day — but its real character was forged in the dark. Staying above ground, this walk through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
3 Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour

Experience the Highland beauty of the Isle of Skye on a 3-day excursion from Edinburgh. You'll spend two nights on the Isle of Skye, see …More

Experience the Highland beauty of the Isle of Skye on a 3-day excursion from Edinburgh. You'll spend two nights on the Isle of Skye, see...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$925
3 Day Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history, and ancient myths and legends. This is a journey …More

Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history, and ancient myths and legends. This is a journey...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$509
5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by Jacobite Steam Train*, see rugged landscapes, explore …More

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by Jacobite Steam Train*, see rugged landscapes, explore...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$838
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$121
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas …More

Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or …More

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,858)
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$70
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray …More

Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish.

Visit with us the city history of St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle, the bridges of South Queensferry and Falkland, famous for representing Inverness in the Outlander …More

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Visit with us the city history of St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle, the bridges of South Queensferry and Falkland, famous for representing Inverness in the Outlander...

11 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria

Explore the scenic coastal route between Edinburgh and the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. Visit Alnwick Castle, see Holy Island, taste some Mead brewed by monks …More

Explore the scenic coastal route between Edinburgh and the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. Visit Alnwick Castle, see Holy Island, taste some Mead brewed by monks...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (515)
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$90
Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual

NOTE: Please arrive 15 mins before tour start time to set up. Kids under the age of 13 yrs old can join us only on …More

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NOTE: Please arrive 15 mins before tour start time to set up. Kids under the age of 13 yrs old can join us only on...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (276)
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$86
Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks

Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the …More

Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (355)
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$142
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Enjoy a unique experience visiting some of the most charming places in Scotland: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Great Glen and, of course, Loch Ness. This is …More

Enjoy a unique experience visiting some of the most charming places in Scotland: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Great Glen and, of course, Loch Ness. This is...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (734)
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$93
Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour, …More

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Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour,...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise …More

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Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise...

60 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Edinburgh: Arthur's Seat Hike with Local Guide

On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very …More

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On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (114)
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$33
The Outlander 1 Day Experience

We take you on a journey to some of the most famous scenes from the hit series visiting the locations that lets you step back …More

We take you on a journey to some of the most famous scenes from the hit series visiting the locations that lets you step back...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
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