Top Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: Which Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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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 Old Town has a long and eventful past. Explore the area within the Old City Walls. Hear stories of our city's character, some real …More

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Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Edinburgh's Old Town has a long and eventful past. Explore the area within the Old City Walls. Hear stories of our city's character, some real...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$266

Private Edinburgh Walking Tour Harry Potter & History

This private walking tour explores Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and its cultural heritage. Stroll medieval streets that inspired J.K. Rowling’s imagination. Admire classical architecture along …More

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Private Edinburgh Walking Tour Harry Potter & History

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$289

Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh Castle with Skip-the-Line

Private access lets you walk straight into Edinburgh’s beating heart. Feel the worn stones of the Royal Mile under your shoes as the sound of …More

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Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh Castle with Skip-the-Line

Private access lets you walk straight into Edinburgh’s beating heart. Feel the worn stones of the Royal Mile under your shoes as the sound of...

2 hours

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$399

Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV

Enjoy a private, guided tour through the West Highlands. On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle, before …More

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Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV

Enjoy a private, guided tour through the West Highlands. On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle, before...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$206

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 City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

See Edinburgh on a private, half-day guided taxi tour tailored to your interests. Choose where to stop as you visit highlights including the Royal Mile, …More

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Edinburgh City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

See Edinburgh on a private, half-day guided taxi tour tailored to your interests. Choose where to stop as you visit highlights including the Royal Mile,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$377

From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour

Epic mountains, mystical lochs, and castles straight out of a legend - aye, this small-group tour is a cracker! We’re off on a wild ride …More

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From Edinburgh: Argyll, Castles & West Highlands Day Tour

Epic mountains, mystical lochs, and castles straight out of a legend - aye, this small-group tour is a cracker! We’re off on a wild ride...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$78

Edinburgh: Private Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour

Fancy exploring the places that brought your favourite films and TV shows to life? Join TRIPorganiser, a family-run business, on a private journey through Scotland's …More

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Edinburgh: Private Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour

Fancy exploring the places that brought your favourite films and TV shows to life? Join TRIPorganiser, a family-run business, on a private journey through Scotland's...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$407

St Andrews & The Old Course Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your St Andrews Luxury Private Day Tour and Shore Excursion takes in the "Home of Golf" along with a Whisky Distillery & Scottish Fishing Village. …More

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St Andrews & The Old Course Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your St Andrews Luxury Private Day Tour and Shore Excursion takes in the "Home of Golf" along with a Whisky Distillery & Scottish Fishing Village....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$255

5-Day York, Lake District & Hadrian's Wall Tour from Edinburgh

*Tour price includes admission to Bamburgh Castle, Cruise on Lake Windermere (45 minutes) and entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum. Discover some of northern England’s …More

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5-Day York, Lake District & Hadrian's Wall Tour from Edinburgh

*Tour price includes admission to Bamburgh Castle, Cruise on Lake Windermere (45 minutes) and entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum. Discover some of northern England’s...

5 days

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$1,234

Isle of Lewis and Harris 5 Day Tour from Edinburgh

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

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Isle of Lewis and Harris 5 Day Tour from Edinburgh

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

5 days

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$1,022

4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Feel like a lord or lady as you wander through castles and manor houses. Stride ancient battlefields like a sword-wielding Highlander. And relive Scotland’s history …More

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4-Day Scottish Castles Experience Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Feel like a lord or lady as you wander through castles and manor houses. Stride ancient battlefields like a sword-wielding Highlander. And relive Scotland’s history...

4 days

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$1,123

2 Days Private Custom Tour of Scotland from Edinburgh

We visit – the places you choose! Plan a journey with us that includes your personal favourite sights and must-see destinations. A Custom Tour can …More

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2 Days Private Custom Tour of Scotland from Edinburgh

We visit – the places you choose! Plan a journey with us that includes your personal favourite sights and must-see destinations. A Custom Tour can...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$2,125

5-Day Hebrides and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

An adventure to the Historical Hebrides – experience Scotland’s incredible history, nature and people on this fantastic five day tour from Edinburgh. See the Highlands, …More

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5-Day Hebrides and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

An adventure to the Historical Hebrides – experience Scotland’s incredible history, nature and people on this fantastic five day tour from Edinburgh. See the Highlands,...

5 days

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$1,302

Steamship Cruise, Sheepdog Demo, Foraging Walk, Trossachs Trail

Take a cruise on the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott. Explore the Trossachs Trail and the birthplace of Scottish tourism, taking in the breathtaking scenery. …More

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Steamship Cruise, Sheepdog Demo, Foraging Walk, Trossachs Trail

Take a cruise on the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott. Explore the Trossachs Trail and the birthplace of Scottish tourism, taking in the breathtaking scenery....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh: 2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour in Luxury Mercedes MPV

Our 2-day Loch Ness tour offers a unique blend of nature, history, and culture for an unforgettable Scottish adventure in a private setting transported in …More

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Edinburgh: 2-Day Private Loch Ness Tour in Luxury Mercedes MPV

Our 2-day Loch Ness tour offers a unique blend of nature, history, and culture for an unforgettable Scottish adventure in a private setting transported in...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

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St Andrews Fishing Villages of Fife 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

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St Andrews Fishing Villages of Fife 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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this …More

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Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Highland Cows, Glasgow Cathedral, Murals, Kelpies Half Day Tour

See some of our beloved (and rare) 'Hairy Coos'. This now rare, and difficult to find, breed has become an iconic symbol of Scotland. Visit …More

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Highland Cows, Glasgow Cathedral, Murals, Kelpies Half Day Tour

See some of our beloved (and rare) 'Hairy Coos'. This now rare, and difficult to find, breed has become an iconic symbol of Scotland. Visit...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Secrets of the Royal Mile: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour

This tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone arriving in Edinburgh for the first time. On your tour, you will visit Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare …More

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Secrets of the Royal Mile: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour

This tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone arriving in Edinburgh for the first time. On your tour, you will visit Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours are:

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Which Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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