Top Edinburgh Walking Tours

Q: What are the best options for Edinburgh Walking Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Edinburgh Walking Tours are: PRIVATE Edinburgh Food Tours - Old Town, Leith Whisky tasting experience The Dirty Olde Town Walking tour - Adults only Best of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tour (3 Hours) Private Royal Mile Walking Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Edinburgh Walking Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Edinburgh Walking Tours are: Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow 3 Days Scotland Private Tour Private Edinburgh Castle Tour Edinburgh Photo Shoot - capture your memories! Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More Dine & Drink at Four Hidden Gem Restaurants in Edinburgh View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Edinburgh Walking Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Edinburgh Walking Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Grand tour of Edinburgh with all of the most popular & main tourist attractions Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow 3 Days Scotland Private Tour Explore an amazing Edinburgh on a private walking tour of the Old town Private Car Tour in St Andrews: Medieval Coastal Heritage Private Ghost Walking Tour in Edinburgh Historic Old Town View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Got any more Edinburgh trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Edinburgh Tours. Top 10 Edinburgh 2026 Senior-friendly tours Edinburgh The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Edinburgh Top Day Trips from Edinburgh Things to do in Edinburgh this summer View all Edinburgh Trip Ideas →

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 →

Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this …More

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Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Evening Ghost & Underground Vaults Tour with Candlelit Whisky

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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Evening Ghost & Underground Vaults Tour with Candlelit Whisky

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

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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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

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 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour

Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp? …More

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Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour

Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp?...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour

Let an Edinburgh doctor take you on a deep and fascinating trip into our medical and surgical history! On this three to four hour tour, …More

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Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour

Let an Edinburgh doctor take you on a deep and fascinating trip into our medical and surgical history! On this three to four hour tour,...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you. Whether you're drawn to medieval intrigue, peaceful green …More

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Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you. Whether you're drawn to medieval intrigue, peaceful green...

2 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you'd like to see iconic landmarks, wander …More

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Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you'd like to see iconic landmarks, wander...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour

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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Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour

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 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective! Get to know Edinburgh on a city tour …More

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective! Get to know Edinburgh on a city tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s …More

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Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Exclusive Blair Street 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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Exclusive Blair Street 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

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

Join us for our classic tour - the perfect introduction to Holyrood Distillery! Sip on a seasonal cocktail as your guide welcomes you to the …More

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

Join us for our classic tour - the perfect introduction to Holyrood Distillery! Sip on a seasonal cocktail as your guide welcomes you to the...

1 hour 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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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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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

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting …More

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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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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

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Join if you dare! This tour is strictly for over 18's only. Journey into our network of haunted underground vaults below the South Bridge, you …More

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Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Join if you dare! This tour is strictly for over 18's only. Journey into our network of haunted underground vaults below the South Bridge, you...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian …More

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The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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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 …More

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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...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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