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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all …More

5.0 (4,835)

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (4,835)
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$38
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is …More

4.9 (6,177)

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,177)
from
$56
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local …More

5.0 (673)

Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (673)
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$51
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history …More

4.9 (2,257)

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,257)
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$53
The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket

Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are …More

4.7 (750)

The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket

Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are...

1 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (750)
from
$16
Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along …More

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4.9 (723)

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along...

70 to 75 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (723)
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$25
Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond …More

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4.7 (1,756)

Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,756)
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$37
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with our guided walking tour that combines a walk on the historic Royal Mile and a guided …More

4.9 (2,911)

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with our guided walking tour that combines a walk on the historic Royal Mile and a guided...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,911)
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$73
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the …More

5.0 (6,153)

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6,153)
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$67
City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour

Can't decide whether to do the Underground City of the Dead Tour or the Haunted Graveyard Tour? Then don't. Get the worst of both worlds …More

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4.9 (1,008)

City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour

Can't decide whether to do the Underground City of the Dead Tour or the Haunted Graveyard Tour? Then don't. Get the worst of both worlds...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,008)
from
$36
Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across …More

4.8 (712)

Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (712)
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$122
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each …More

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4.9 (1,622)

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,622)
from
$48
Hadrian's Wall and The Borders Tour from Edinburgh with Admission

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit …More

4.8 (655)

Hadrian's Wall and The Borders Tour from Edinburgh with Admission

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (655)
from
$121
Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour, …More

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4.9 (258)

Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (258)
from
$25
City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these …More

4.7 (143)

City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (143)
from
$32
Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and …More

4.9 (1,020)

Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,020)
from
$25
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

4.8 (1,570)

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...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,570)
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$276
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

This one-day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing at the impressive Kelpies, to beautiful Loch Lomond, the magnificent Trossachs National Park and the land of …More

4.8 (1,375)

Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

This one-day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing at the impressive Kelpies, to beautiful Loch Lomond, the magnificent Trossachs National Park and the land of...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,375)
from
$68
Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret

Explore the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Cold War located just minutes from Edinburgh’s city center. This previously abandoned three-storey R4-class …More

4.9 (261)

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret

Explore the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Cold War located just minutes from Edinburgh’s city center. This previously abandoned three-storey R4-class...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (261)
from
$30
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore …More

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Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (238)

Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (238)
from
$117

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