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Is Edinburgh Worth Visiting?

Castle on the rock, closes off the Royal Mile, ridges you can walk before lunch. A straight answer on whether Edinburgh is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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1h

Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

Journey along Edinburgh's Royal Mile hearing some of Edinburgh's darker history before visiting the infamous hidden and supposedly haunted vaults beneath the South Bridge in...

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $29 a person
1h 30m

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 to life!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $53 a person
1h 30m

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.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $53 a person
Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour
2h 15m

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 visit inside Edinburgh Castle (entry included).

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $72 a person
Glencoe
12h 30m

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure through Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $61 a person
1h 30m

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

We pre-collect your tickets so that our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $53 a person
Lots of toppings to choose from!
1h 30m

The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

A chocolate experience to remember!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $44 a person
The London Ghost Bus Tour
1h to 1h 15m

Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $29 a person
City Sightseeing Edinburgh
1h 10m

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $27 a person
Mercat Tours History Walk of the Royal Mile inc Edinburgh Castle
2h 15m

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group 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 your...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $72 a person
Edinburgh Castle Interior_The Great Hall
4h

Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe.

  • 4.7★ · 428 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $101 a person
1h 45m

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 the doctors who tried to cure them...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $25 a person
Guided Tour
2h

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $25 a person
Guides share their passion for local food, drink and history.
3h

Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

Explore Edinburgh through food and drink.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $164 a person
2h

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $19 a person
1h 15m

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town.

  • 4.7★ · 10147 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $26 a person
2h

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

See Edinburgh’s shady side.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $33 a person
1h 15m

Edinburgh and Underground Ghost Tour

They will be driven by the dark past of Edinburgh and its surroundings including the most enchanted cemetery in the world.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $26 a person
5h

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $131 a person
12h

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable 12-hour adventure from Edinburgh and experience the very best of the Scottish Highlands.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $140 a person
1h 30m

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!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $53 a person
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5h

The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile

Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh’s old Town and its royal highlights in 5 hours.

  • 4.9★ · 54 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $131 a person
1h

Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Dark as the devil's heart, our haunted underground network of vaults from the 1700s will stimulate and excite your senses as the sinister history of these former slum dwellings,...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $33 a person
48h

Royal Edinburgh Ticket - Hop-On Hop-Off and Attraction Admissions

This ticket includes admission to noteworthy royal attractions Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse as well as 48 hours on all three city tours...

  • 4.7★ · 1029 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $110 a person

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