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Solo Travel in Edinburgh: Small-Group Tours & Safe Experiences

Castle on the rock, closes off the Royal Mile, ridges you can walk before lunch. Solo-friendly small-group tours, walking food tours, day trips and workshops in Edinburgh — meet other travelers, keep your independence, book everything in one place.

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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
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
3h

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.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $66 a person
Glen Coe
12h

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $121 a person
St Andrews is a charming town for shopping and afternoon tea.
8h 30m

St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Contrast elegant architecture with sweeping coastal views.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $84 a person
10h

Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $87 a person
1h 45m

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 your...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $46 a person
9h 30m

Best of Scotland in a Day Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

This small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) combines all that’s great about Scotland into a short day out – a castle, mountains, lochs, photo opportunities,...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $92 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, Glencoe & Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $94 a person
4h to 5h

The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Food Tour

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $170 a person
10h 30m

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 the historic...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $121 a person
3h 30m

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $40 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
2h

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...

  • 4.9★ · 73 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $59 a person
9h

From Edinburgh: St. Andrews and Whisky Tour (Small Group)

Join this small-group tour to visit iconic St Andrew’s, enjoy a Whisky tour & tasting (included) at one of Scotland’s oldest distilling locations, Lindores Abbey and absorb...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $95 a person
Standing on the Highland Boundary Fault-line
10h

Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic and scenic trip into the...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $94 a person
1h 30m

Small-Group Historic Coffee Tour in Edinburgh | 90min

There's no tour like it in Edinburgh!

  • 5.0★ · 78 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $20 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
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
3h

Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

With our Edinburgh E-Bike Tour, you’ll be able to see more than any other tour of the city, in less time!

  • 4.5★ · 52 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
6h 45m

Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Nowhere in Scotland is more riddled with mystery than Rosslyn Chapel.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $89 a person
Edinburgh Castle
3h

Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

Discover the rich history and charm of Edinburgh's Old Town on our walking tour through the city's most significant places and monuments including Edinburgh Castle!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $93 a person
Alnwick Castle
9h

Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick Castle (filming location for Harry...

  • 4.7★ · 174 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $94 a person