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Crime and Punishment

"Award-winning 2-hour dark walking tour through Edinburgh's sinister UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Led by expert guide in authentic handmade costume, uncover chilling true crimes …More

"Award-winning 2-hour dark walking tour through Edinburgh's sinister UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Led by expert guide in authentic handmade costume, uncover chilling true crimes...

2 hours
5.0 (2)
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$34
City of Edinburgh Shore Excursion

Discover the best of Scotland’s capital on a semi-private tour designed for cruise guests who want to go beyond the typical sightseeing loop. With small …More

Discover the best of Scotland’s capital on a semi-private tour designed for cruise guests who want to go beyond the typical sightseeing loop. With small...

8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$298
Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh Historic Old Town

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Edinburgh's Old Town on this guided walking tour. Start at the iconic Tron Kirk, then wander through …More

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Edinburgh's Old Town on this guided walking tour. Start at the iconic Tron Kirk, then wander through...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$29
Half Day Tour to Lallybroch and Hopetoun House

Take a unique half day Outlander tour and visit the two most popular film locations - Lallybroch and Hopetoun House , used extensively for Outlander …More

Take a unique half day Outlander tour and visit the two most popular film locations - Lallybroch and Hopetoun House , used extensively for Outlander...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$493
Half day Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel tour from Edinburgh

Visit the amazing Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel , two unique tour experiences – the unique Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in …More

Visit the amazing Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel , two unique tour experiences – the unique Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift in...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.1 (8)
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$559
3-Day Customizable Private Tour

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

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...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$3,713
Edinburgh City Centre Private and Personal Full Day Driving Tour

Edinburgh is a city full of mystery and and intrigue, eight hours will fly by as your hear about grave robbers and the famous dog …More

Edinburgh is a city full of mystery and and intrigue, eight hours will fly by as your hear about grave robbers and the famous dog...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$903
Scotland's Highlights Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Experience the very best of Scotland’s heritage, natural beauty, and local charm on this curated 7-hour journey. From the towering engineering marvel of The Kelpies …More

Experience the very best of Scotland’s heritage, natural beauty, and local charm on this curated 7-hour journey. From the towering engineering marvel of The Kelpies...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$309
Whisky Tour & Stirling Castle

This is a truly unique tour experience visiting Stirling Castle and whisky distillery then move into a small traditional village. …More

This is a truly unique tour experience visiting Stirling Castle and whisky distillery then move into a small traditional village....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$953
Private Day Trip Outlander Filming Locations from Edinburgh

Whether you're a highlander or a sassenach, this tour has something for every fan of the show and books. Your guide cannot wait to show …More

Whether you're a highlander or a sassenach, this tour has something for every fan of the show and books. Your guide cannot wait to show...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$1,219
Loch Lomond & The Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your Loch Lomond Private Day Tour takes in the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, using a luxury vehicle and local Scottish Driver …More

Your Loch Lomond Private Day Tour takes in the stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, using a luxury vehicle and local Scottish Driver...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$283
Private Scottish Borders, Lindisfarne Priory & Flodden Field Tour

A private tour for you and your party, following in the footsteps of Vikings, Martyrs & the armies of King Henry VIII. A full day …More

A private tour for you and your party, following in the footsteps of Vikings, Martyrs & the armies of King Henry VIII. A full day...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,222
Flexible private day trips from Edinburgh with a driver or guide

During the tour if you want to skip one attraction to see another, want to stay at one for longer, it is completely up to …More

During the tour if you want to skip one attraction to see another, want to stay at one for longer, it is completely up to...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$1,371
Edinburgh: History & Culture - Private Walking Tour

Explore Edinburgh the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting …More

Explore Edinburgh the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$185
Edinburgh - Magical Harry Potter Highlights & Wizards Tour

Enjoy a fully-guided tour of Old Town Edinburgh and its must-see highlights. Explore the city streets with our local guide discovering the heart of the …More

Enjoy a fully-guided tour of Old Town Edinburgh and its must-see highlights. Explore the city streets with our local guide discovering the heart of the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$67
Edinburgh City Highlights Run Tour

We love running and we love Edinburgh, bring your trainers and let us show you our wonderful and vibrant city on foot! Hear stories of …More

We love running and we love Edinburgh, bring your trainers and let us show you our wonderful and vibrant city on foot! Hear stories of...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$95
Edinburgh Custom Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Edinburgh’s winding streets and historic sites can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Discover the city with a local guide on a private walking tour. This …More

Edinburgh’s winding streets and historic sites can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Discover the city with a local guide on a private walking tour. This...

2 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (7)
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$62
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 …More

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
4.0 (3)
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$129
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
A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See where the Wizard of …More

Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See where the Wizard of...

60 to 90 minutes
5.0 (4)
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$12

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