United Kingdom · summer (Jun-Aug)

Summer in Edinburgh: Best Tours & Activities

Castle on the rock, closes off the Royal Mile, ridges you can walk before lunch. Boat trips, beach clubs, rooftop tours, outdoor food markets and long-daylight walking tours in Edinburgh — peak-season activities worth the crowds, all skip-the-line.

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Summer experiences in Edinburgh

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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.

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Free cancellation

From $29 a person

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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 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

1h to 1h 10m

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Bus Tour

Hop aboard Scotland’s official open-top tour and discover Edinburgh from the best seats in town!

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From $41 a person

London: Uber Boat - Single Journey River Thames Cruise

Travel London’s River Thames with a Single Journey Ticket on Uber Boat by Thames Clippers.

Bestseller
Free cancellation

From $13 a person

1h 10m

Big Bus Edinburgh 24 or 48 hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour.

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From $30 a person

Puffins in Scotland on a trip from Edinburgh

Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

See Puffins in Scotland!

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Likely to sell out

From $218 a person

7h 30m

Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

When your cruise ship arrives in Edinburgh, get to know Scotland’s capital on this full-day shore excursion.

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From $82 a person

8h 15m

Outlander Locations Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

Entrance to *Doune and Blackness Castles included in tour price.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $127 a person

Edinburgh: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Trossachs

View The Kelpies, located in The Helix park near Falkirk.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $61 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

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

Join us for our classic tour - the perfect introduction to Holyrood Distillery!

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $37 a person

Pedal Boats on The Point Waterfront Canals

30 min

Pedal Boat Rides on Durban Point Waterfront Canals

The pedal boats are located in the historic Durban Point Waterfront on the canals.We are the only pedal boat operator on the canals which are a protected marine reserve containing...

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From $9 a person

72h

Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools & Highlands 3 Day Tour from Edinburgh

Experience the magic of Scotland on this memorable 3-day tour from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye.

5.0★ · 92 reviews
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From $312 a person

24h

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide

What better way to experience Edinburgh than on board this live guided hop on, hop off city tour.

4.6★ · 84 reviews
Free cancellation

From $27 a person

9h 30m

Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on this small-group tour, with a local guide regaling all the gruesome history and stories that...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $93 a person

4h 45m

Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Transfer by TBC

Our 16 mile (25 km) long Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice of manual bike or one of our popular pedal assist...

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $94 a person

3h 30m

Craft Beer Tour Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s Thriving Craft Beer Scene!

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From $61 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

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a half-day minivan tour.

4.9★ · 52 reviews
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From $273 a person

Tourists enjoying the show during the tour

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 the wynds, courtyards and...