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

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour

Discover the history, golfing heritage and coastline of St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife on a private day tour from Edinburgh with Hearts & …More

Discover the history, golfing heritage and coastline of St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife on a private day tour from Edinburgh with Hearts &...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$409
Edinburgh 3 Hour Walking Tour Italian Tour Guide

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide …More

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (51)
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$23
Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide

On this Italian tour, follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch …More

On this Italian tour, follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (52)
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$23
6 Day Isle of Mull & Skye with Puffin Experience from Edinburgh

Journey through Scotland’s enchanting west coast and spectacular island landscapes on this unforgettable small-group adventure. You will have time to sample and enjoy local seafood …More

Journey through Scotland’s enchanting west coast and spectacular island landscapes on this unforgettable small-group adventure. You will have time to sample and enjoy local seafood...

6 days Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$1,753
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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$74
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
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
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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$409
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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$157
Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

The Loch Lomond tour from Edinburgh has a little of everything that Scotland has to offer, from a leisurely cruise on bonnie Loch Lomond to …More

The Loch Lomond tour from Edinburgh has a little of everything that Scotland has to offer, from a leisurely cruise on bonnie Loch Lomond to...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (58)
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$78
Loch Ness Glen Coe and the Highlands Italian Tour Guide

Enjoy a full day tour in Italian from Edinburgh to the Highlands and take the chance to see their breathtaking scenery. Take a glimpse of …More

Enjoy a full day tour in Italian from Edinburgh to the Highlands and take the chance to see their breathtaking scenery. Take a glimpse of...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (58)
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$90
Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge …More

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (18)
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$122
Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience

Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse …More

Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Escape Old Edinburgh with a Thrilling Outdoor Puzzle Trail

Step into Edinburgh's delightfully dark past with 'A Trail of Burke & Hare', an outdoor escape room experience that plunges you into the sinister legacy …More

Step into Edinburgh's delightfully dark past with 'A Trail of Burke & Hare', an outdoor escape room experience that plunges you into the sinister legacy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (52)
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$30
Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour

Follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts. • Discover stories …More

Follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts. • Discover stories...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (35)
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$23
Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to …More

Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (120)
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$185
Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour

Experience the beauty of the north-west Highlands on this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Wallace Monument, and even …More

Experience the beauty of the north-west Highlands on this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Wallace Monument, and even...

2 days
4.9 (135)
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$157
Harry Potter Origins Tour with Edinburgh Castle Tickets

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding …More

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
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