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 →

Q: Got any more Edinburgh trip ideas?

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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: Lindores Distillery & Falkland Palace Private Day Tour

Beginning in Edinburgh, the first sight you’ll see is the breathtaking shores of Loch Leven. From here, your private driver-guide will take you to the …More

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Edinburgh: Lindores Distillery & Falkland Palace Private Day Tour

Beginning in Edinburgh, the first sight you’ll see is the breathtaking shores of Loch Leven. From here, your private driver-guide will take you to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$137

Private Braveheart Day Tour,small group tours from Edinburgh

Braveheart tour Embark on a thrilling journey through Scotland’s epic history with the Braveheart Tour, exploring the landmarks that shaped the nation’s fight for independence. …More

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Private Braveheart Day Tour,small group tours from Edinburgh

Braveheart tour Embark on a thrilling journey through Scotland’s epic history with the Braveheart Tour, exploring the landmarks that shaped the nation’s fight for independence....

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$679

Outlander Blood of my Blood 3 location day tours from Edinburgh

Step into the captivating world of Outlander with the Outlander & Blood of My Blood day tour, an enchanting journey through three iconic filming locations. …More

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Outlander Blood of my Blood 3 location day tours from Edinburgh

Step into the captivating world of Outlander with the Outlander & Blood of My Blood day tour, an enchanting journey through three iconic filming locations....

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$768

Enlightenment in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

This self-guided audio tour takes you on a journey with the intellectual giants and freethinkers who put Edinburgh on the map. Experience the magic of …More

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Enlightenment in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

This self-guided audio tour takes you on a journey with the intellectual giants and freethinkers who put Edinburgh on the map. Experience the magic of...

120 to 135 minutes Free Cancellation

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$15

Glencoe & Glenfinnan Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your Glencoe & Glenfinnan Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh takes in the Historic West Coast of Scotland, with a Door to Door service using …More

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Glencoe & Glenfinnan Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your Glencoe & Glenfinnan Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh takes in the Historic West Coast of Scotland, with a Door to Door service using...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$371

Harry Potter Top Sights Tour with Edinburgh Dungeons

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

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Harry Potter Top Sights Tour with Edinburgh Dungeons

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

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$85

3 Days Private Tour - Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

Visit Scotland with a kilted Scotsman! The tour details below are not set in stone meaning you have plenty of room with the help of …More

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3 Days Private Tour - Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

Visit Scotland with a kilted Scotsman! The tour details below are not set in stone meaning you have plenty of room with the help of...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

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$3,838

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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$95

Edinburgh Duddingston Village Self-Guided Walking Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your phone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, Moira will show …More

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Edinburgh Duddingston Village Self-Guided Walking Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your phone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, Moira will show...

2 to 3 hours

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$12

Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles

The Harry Potter audio tour with an interactive quiz and a graveyard hunt for the names behind the characters! Discover a real-life Diagon Alley, Tom …More

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Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Tour for Muggles

The Harry Potter audio tour with an interactive quiz and a graveyard hunt for the names behind the characters! Discover a real-life Diagon Alley, Tom...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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$8

Harry Potter Origins Tour and Underground Gin Tasting

Join a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide to see the places that inspired JK Rowling's wizarding universe, followed by a gin-tasting …More

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Harry Potter Origins Tour and Underground Gin Tasting

Join a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide to see the places that inspired JK Rowling's wizarding universe, followed by a gin-tasting...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$89

Ruinous Highland Village and Standing Stones Day Trip

Sooth Sayers and whisky and standing stones and a ruined Highland village and mountains and lochs and clans and all the crazy stories from this …More

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Ruinous Highland Village and Standing Stones Day Trip

Sooth Sayers and whisky and standing stones and a ruined Highland village and mountains and lochs and clans and all the crazy stories from this...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$987

Orkney & The North 5 Day Private Tour From Edinburgh & Glasgow

Let Macleod Heilan Tours whisk you away from the city and up to the famous Orkney Islands. Steeped in history with some of the best …More

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Orkney & The North 5 Day Private Tour From Edinburgh & Glasgow

Let Macleod Heilan Tours whisk you away from the city and up to the famous Orkney Islands. Steeped in history with some of the best...

5 days Hotel pickup offered

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$907

Enjoy a wee walk followed by a premium whisky tasting in one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh with a fun, local guide, and see …More

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Private Edinburgh Walk and Whisky Tour

Enjoy a wee walk followed by a premium whisky tasting in one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh with a fun, local guide, and see...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Founded in 2022, Queensferry Walking Tours is a passion project by two brothers who want to share their knowledge and love for this special historic …More

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Queensferry Walking Tour

Founded in 2022, Queensferry Walking Tours is a passion project by two brothers who want to share their knowledge and love for this special historic...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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The Best Of Edinburgh's Amazing Old Town

You will experience the wonderful old town of Edinburgh with a professional and experienced guide, who has been living in the city for more than …More

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The Best Of Edinburgh's Amazing Old Town

You will experience the wonderful old town of Edinburgh with a professional and experienced guide, who has been living in the city for more than...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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$136

Edinburgh: Private Day Tour of Edinburgh & Gin Tasting Experience

Explore Edinburgh in ultimate comfort and style with a private, tailored tour just for you and your group. Your tour begins at your hotel when …More

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Edinburgh: Private Day Tour of Edinburgh & Gin Tasting Experience

Explore Edinburgh in ultimate comfort and style with a private, tailored tour just for you and your group. Your tour begins at your hotel when...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$151

Private St Andrews Day Tour from Edinburgh

St Andrews, home of Golf day tour from Edinburgh. See the Old Course and Swilcan Bridge. Walk around St Andrews with time for lunch before …More

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Private St Andrews Day Tour from Edinburgh

St Andrews, home of Golf day tour from Edinburgh. See the Old Course and Swilcan Bridge. Walk around St Andrews with time for lunch before...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Hear about the history of the old and new towns See where the famous people lived Venture into the historic wee 'closes' Learn what Edinburgh …More

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Edinburgh private walking tour

Hear about the history of the old and new towns See where the famous people lived Venture into the historic wee 'closes' Learn what Edinburgh...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$389

Edinburgh Outlander Self-Guided Private Tour

Welcome to Jule's Outlander tour of Edinburgh! Are you a fan of the hit TV series? This is the perfect opportunity to step back in …More

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Edinburgh Outlander Self-Guided Private Tour

Welcome to Jule's Outlander tour of Edinburgh! Are you a fan of the hit TV series? This is the perfect opportunity to step back in...

1 to 2 hours

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$12

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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?

No problem. These Edinburgh Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more Edinburgh trip ideas?

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