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Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours, …More

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (146)
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$65
The Edinburgh's Harry Potter Walking Tour

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and …More

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (433)
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$23
Underground City of the Dead Tour

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

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 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (294)
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$32
Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can …More

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Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$151
Dine & Drink at Four Hidden Gem Restaurants in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's first food tour in 2011 - Eat Walk is locally owned. We share the story of the city through food and drink and enjoy …More

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Edinburgh's first food tour in 2011 - Eat Walk is locally owned. We share the story of the city through food and drink and enjoy...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (223)
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$182
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

Join the intrepid duo, Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through …More

Join the intrepid duo, Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (491)
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$34
Edinburgh - Old Town Stories

The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous …More

The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (72)
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$25
Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting

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

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

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food …More

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (80)
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$137
Kids Multi-Sensory 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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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
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$28
Explore Edinburghs Asian Quarter and Local Scottish Cuisine

As locals who love to eat, we've learned that Edinburgh has a huge amount of diversity to offer on the culinary front beyond just traditional …More

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As locals who love to eat, we've learned that Edinburgh has a huge amount of diversity to offer on the culinary front beyond just traditional...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$137
Walk Dean Village, Circus Lane & Royal Botanics

Escape the Old Town crowds on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s most photogenic neighbourhoods, featuring the Georgian-era New Town, historic Dean Village, and the …More

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Escape the Old Town crowds on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s most photogenic neighbourhoods, featuring the Georgian-era New Town, historic Dean Village, and the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (33)
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$32
Hike Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill

Uncover the full skyline of Scotland’s capital on Edinburgh's most complete hill-walking experience. This immersive 3-hour journey includes both Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat, giving …More

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Uncover the full skyline of Scotland’s capital on Edinburgh's most complete hill-walking experience. This immersive 3-hour journey includes both Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat, giving...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
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$36
Ebrius Party Pub Crawl – 7 Bars, Free Shots & VIP Club Entry

Join Edinburgh’s best party pub crawl and meet fellow travellers for a high-energy night out. Start with drinking games, free shots, and a social atmosphere …More

Join Edinburgh’s best party pub crawl and meet fellow travellers for a high-energy night out. Start with drinking games, free shots, and a social atmosphere...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$21
Pickering's Gin Distillery Tour, Tasting & Cocktail

Discover Edinburgh's quirkiest Gin Distillery on this small-group tour and tasting at Pickering's Gin. Whilst many distillery tours focus on big-name brands, this intimate experience …More

Discover Edinburgh's quirkiest Gin Distillery on this small-group tour and tasting at Pickering's Gin. Whilst many distillery tours focus on big-name brands, this intimate experience...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Bespoke Itinerary Planning from an Experienced Tour Guide

Bespoke Itinerary Planning for your trip to Scotland and the UK from a Experienced Tour Guide. After three years of touring with customers in Scotland, …More

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Bespoke Itinerary Planning for your trip to Scotland and the UK from a Experienced Tour Guide. After three years of touring with customers in Scotland,...

1 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$69
Multi-Sensory Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh

The witching hour has come — it’s time for a reckoning. Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and …More

The witching hour has come — it’s time for a reckoning. Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
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$41
Edinburgh Historical Gems Tour with Whisky & Local Flavours

Excellent storytelling as you explore the Old Town, finishing at The Palace of Holyrood House. Plus, a taste of whisky, haggis and artisan Scottish fudge, …More

Excellent storytelling as you explore the Old Town, finishing at The Palace of Holyrood House. Plus, a taste of whisky, haggis and artisan Scottish fudge,...

120 to 130 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (55)
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$55
Arthur's Seat Sunset Hike

Great for solo travellers and small groups. Join a qualified local mountain guide on a hike starting right in the city centre. Watch the sunset …More

Great for solo travellers and small groups. Join a qualified local mountain guide on a hike starting right in the city centre. Watch the sunset...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (46)
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$62
A Silent Disco Adventure at the Fringe for August in Edinburgh

Following the last few years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team are back with even more madness and brand-new adventures to boot. Don …More

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Following the last few years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team are back with even more madness and brand-new adventures to boot. Don...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$30

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