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Essence of Edinburgh: Private Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Perfect for first-timers! A half-day drive around the city’s must-see spots: Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, Duddingston, and the lively Royal Mile. Start on the right …More

Perfect for first-timers! A half-day drive around the city’s must-see spots: Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, Duddingston, and the lively Royal Mile. Start on the right...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (4)
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$191
Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Edinburgh in Luxury MPV

Step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and step into the comfort of your own luxury minivan driven by an experienced local guide. Let …More

Step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and step into the comfort of your own luxury minivan driven by an experienced local guide. Let...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$193
St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a …More

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (38)
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$193
Private Harry Potter Tour - Discover JK Rowling's Edinburgh

Join your own private Potterhead guide to discover the best of Edinburgh–perfect for families and groups! See the sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding universe, …More

Join your own private Potterhead guide to discover the best of Edinburgh–perfect for families and groups! See the sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding universe,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$203
Harry Potter Private Tour in Edinburgh

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first …More

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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$212
Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north …More

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north...

2 days
5.0 (8)
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$225
Private Loch Ness & Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

The joy of this tour is the scenery, there will be lots of opportunities to stop for photos. Private tours give you flexibility. You will …More

The joy of this tour is the scenery, there will be lots of opportunities to stop for photos. Private tours give you flexibility. You will...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$226
Edinburgh: Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond Private Luxury Day Tour

On this tour, you’ll have your very own guide who’ll tell you tales and stories of Scotland as you discover Stirling Castle. From here, you’ll …More

On this tour, you’ll have your very own guide who’ll tell you tales and stories of Scotland as you discover Stirling Castle. From here, you’ll...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (16)
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$236
2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular...

2 days Free Cancellation
4.9 (186)
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$244
3-Day Isle of Skye Inverness Highlands and Glenfinnan Viaduct Tour from Edinburgh

Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of …More

Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of...

3 days
4.9 (1,607)
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$246
Codebreakers' Choice: Rosslyn Chapel & Da Vinci Code

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort …More

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$259
Private Evening Royal Mile Walking Tour

Spend the evening exploring Edinburgh's Old Town on a Private Walking Tour with a knowledgeable, friendly local tour guide. Hear about the characters and events …More

Spend the evening exploring Edinburgh's Old Town on a Private Walking Tour with a knowledgeable, friendly local tour guide. Hear about the characters and events...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$265
Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Runs 5 April - 20 October 2027 (selected dates) Escape the city for the day by coach and follow in the footsteps of the world’s …More

Runs 5 April - 20 October 2027 (selected dates) Escape the city for the day by coach and follow in the footsteps of the world’s...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,570)
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$276
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving …More

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving...

3 days
4.9 (1,157)
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$282
Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR

Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she …More

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Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$286
Private Tour to Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian Wall

Start your journey with a visit to the legendary Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century architectural gem shrouded in myths and symbolism, made famous by The Da …More

Start your journey with a visit to the legendary Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century architectural gem shrouded in myths and symbolism, made famous by The Da...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$286
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

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (10)
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$289
Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, …More

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh,...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (84)
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$313
Private Walk: Country in the City

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, …More

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh,...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$313
Private Walk: Sunny Leith

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh & Leith. Your guide was born …More

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh & Leith. Your guide was born...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$313

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