Top Edinburgh City Tours

Q: What are the best options for Edinburgh City Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Edinburgh City Tours are: Edinburgh - Old Town Stories Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Tour Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs) Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Edinburgh City Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Edinburgh City Tours are: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free! Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh Edinburgh - Old Town Stories Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Edinburgh City Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Edinburgh City Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh Royal Mile, Edinburgh Walking Tour with Audioguide Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free! Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh Edinburgh - Old Town Stories View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Got any more Edinburgh trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Edinburgh Tours. Top 10 Edinburgh 2026 Senior-friendly tours Edinburgh The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Edinburgh Top Day Trips from Edinburgh Things to do in Edinburgh this summer View all Edinburgh Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Edinburgh?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Edinburgh are: Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours Edinburgh Luxury & Special Occasions Edinburgh Luxury Tours Edinburgh Historical & Heritage Tours Edinburgh Tours & Sightseeing View all tour styles in Edinburgh →

Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized

Welcome to the beating heart of Scotland, where sea meets sky and ancient monuments perch atop rocky crags. Follow one of our local Edinburgh hosts …More

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Edinburgh's Landscapes Tours with a Local Guide: Private & Personalized

Welcome to the beating heart of Scotland, where sea meets sky and ancient monuments perch atop rocky crags. Follow one of our local Edinburgh hosts...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends. …More

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Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends....

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks

An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a …More

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Edinburgh Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks

An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours, …More

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Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More

This incredible tour of Edinburgh begins in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. We’ll take a leisurely walk through the Grassmarket up Victoria Street, one of …More

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Edinburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More

This incredible tour of Edinburgh begins in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. We’ll take a leisurely walk through the Grassmarket up Victoria Street, one of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered

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Explore Edinburgh in 60 minutes with a Local - Private Tour

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Edinburgh. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique …More

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Explore Edinburgh in 60 minutes with a Local - Private Tour

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Edinburgh. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

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Private Edinburgh Street Food Walking Tour

Get your taste buds tingling on a 3-hour guided food tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, with a minimum of ten food samples. The history of …More

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Private Edinburgh Street Food Walking Tour

Get your taste buds tingling on a 3-hour guided food tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, with a minimum of ten food samples. The history of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Explore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour. Follow a private guide …More

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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Explore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour. Follow a private guide...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour

Embark on a journey through time & heritage, from old to new within the heart of Edinburgh, home to many of the UK’s oldest drinking …More

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Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour

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Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour

The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what …More

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Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour

The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Private Full-Day Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle

Discover the timeless beauty of the Old Town, and enigmatic charm of Edinburgh's new town in a day, on a private walking tour including a …More

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Private Full-Day Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle

Discover the timeless beauty of the Old Town, and enigmatic charm of Edinburgh's new town in a day, on a private walking tour including a...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh Full-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

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Edinburgh Full-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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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Meeting you at your city centre hotel, we will take you on a private walking tour around Edinburgh with a local and dedicated guide. Not …More

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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Meeting you at your city centre hotel, we will take you on a private walking tour around Edinburgh with a local and dedicated guide. Not...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

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Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom

Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything …More

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Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom

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3 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

Our fantastic private guided Outlander tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the on-location castles that were used in Scotland for hit TV show Outlander. …More

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Outlander locations experience, Private Tour in a premium Minivan

Our fantastic private guided Outlander tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the on-location castles that were used in Scotland for hit TV show Outlander....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots Private Tour in a Minivan from Edinburgh

Our fantastic private guided Mary Queen of Scots tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the locations that were connected to Mary, including her birth, departure …More

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On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots Private Tour in a Minivan from Edinburgh

Our fantastic private guided Mary Queen of Scots tour is a fantastic way to explore many of the locations that were connected to Mary, including her birth, departure...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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