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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
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4.9 (6,005)

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. There is...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,005)
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$56
City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour
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4.9 (979)

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
4.9 (979)
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$35
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
5.0 (625)

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! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (625)
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$53
Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
4.7 (1,730)

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
4.7 (1,730)
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$40
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
4.9 (2,519)

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...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,519)
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$72
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
4.7 (1,749)

Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old...

1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,749)
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$29
The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky
4.7 (1,481)

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the...

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,481)
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$34
The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour
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5.0 (186)

The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (186)
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$143
Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting
4.8 (558)

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
4.8 (558)
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$37
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
4.9 (1,610)

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,610)
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$48
Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour
4.9 (695)

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along...

70 to 75 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (695)
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Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free!
4.8 (296)

Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free!

Discover the magic of Edinburgh and the amazing sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding world – all with our fun Potter-head guide! This small-group walking...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (296)
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$20
Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh
4.9 (4,169)

Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge. Walk in the footsteps of...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (4,169)
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$21
Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting
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4.9 (297)

Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

Explore the rich pub culture of Scotland with a unique walking tour of Edinburgh Sample a variety of local craft beers at charming historic pubs...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (297)
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$61
City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)
4.7 (141)

City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)

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 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (141)
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$31
Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret
4.9 (243)

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret

Explore the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Cold War located just minutes from Edinburgh’s city center. This previously abandoned three-storey R4-class...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (243)
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$30
Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour
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4.9 (251)

Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour,...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (251)
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$24
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!
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5.0 (237)

Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (237)
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$116
Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide
5.0 (394)

Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide

Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle with an expert guide. Admire the castle's treasures such as the Scottish Crown Jewels, St Margaret's Chapel, Mary, Queen of...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (394)
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$63
Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh
4.7 (435)

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
4.7 (435)
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$35

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Great tour
New York City
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included
Passport21911484802, Sep 2026
Great tour
Toured with SJ , great communicator, Excellent sense of humour, very knowledgeable loved the tour
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Good tour
New York City
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included
ianlE4402CW, Sep 2026
Good tour
SJ very good… well worth a day out in Edinburgh…especially if it’s not raining
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Alasdair the Great
New York City
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour – Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
MBBrooklyn, Sep 2026
Alasdair the Great
Alasdair shared centuries of history with delightful delivery and pacing. As the 3:30 slot, we had a smaller group and a less crowded castle grounds - also great. We appreciated his knowledge, sense of humor and storytelling. Highly recommend for any Edinburgh visitor to get a literal, and entertaining, lay of the land.
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History expert
New York City
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour – Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
Gena_C, Sep 2026
History expert
Ali was very informative and knowledgeable about Scottish history. We learned alot about the castle and Scottish history.
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Loved our tour guide It was a little spooky
New York City
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
Michelle_D, Sep 2026
Loved our tour guide It was a little spooky
The tour professional was amazing, he kept us laughing and his tales were factual, we checked! We would do this tour again
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Brilliant tour
New York City
Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide
Jillian_I, Sep 2026
Brilliant tour
John was an excellent guide with outstanding knowledge and we would definitely tour with him again!!
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Fun
New York City
Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Odyssey66452210003, Sep 2026
Fun
Our guide Robbie was very knowledge and approachable. Learned a lot I didn’t know about Rowlings and Harry Potter.
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Great experience
New York City
Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Explorer829869, Sep 2026
Great experience
Our tour guide Robbie was great. The size of the group was perfect. He was very knowledgeable of Harry Potter and JK Rowling.
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AMAZING GUIDE
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Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
tabithab329, Sep 2026
AMAZING GUIDE
Ash was a seamless storyteller who also included excellent details. It was a lovely atmosphere and there was the appropriate attention given to safety. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience from beginning to end.
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Wonderful
New York City
Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour
natalia220, Sep 2026
Wonderful
Juniper was great! Lovely, personable, funny and had great stories to tell about the history of witches in Scotland. I enjoyed the experience.
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Paranormal ghost tour
New York City
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
T4060CEsophiew, Sep 2026
Paranormal ghost tour
David did a really good job balancing the historical facts with the right amount of spookiness.
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Our guide Sophie was...
New York City
Multi-Sensory Haunted Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
Brent_B, Sep 2026
Our guide Sophie was...
Our guide Sophie was amazingly talented and did a great job making a memorable experience for the whole group!
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A must see
New York City
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
David_M, Sep 2026
A must see
Our guide Catherine was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. The tour of the castle was fascinating and a must see.
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Amazing
New York City
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Michele_K, Sep 2026
Amazing
Lots of walking & well worth it. Joe our guide was fantastic! Learned a lot and it was beautiful. Highly recommended.
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Best non touristy food tour.
New York City
The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour
Kemmie_B, Sep 2026
Best non touristy food tour.
Such a wonderful small group food tour. Our guide, Nichola, had so much knowledge about Scotland and took us off the beaten path away from all the tourists. We would walk a little and stop and sit at each food place for samples (or an entire scone) as Nichola would tell us such interesting information about herself or the area and food. I thoroughly enjoyed it, well worth the money and time.
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First experience in Scotland
New York City
Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide
Robert_E, Sep 2026
First experience in Scotland
Great, the tour guide was amazing. I believe the best we have ever had in our travels Castle needs to add shuttles
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