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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Canongate

Use promo code: ATTRACTION (must book on this website) and save 10% on The Canongate Tours. Pick your tour below and use code ATTRACTION (savings are shown at checkout). The ATTRACTION Promo Code discount cannot be used with other promotions, is only redeemable on Cool Destinations, and is a limited-time offer, so reserve your spot today while it lasts!

If you are looking for things to do in Edinburgh we have 19 Tours and Activities to Experience The Canongate. Check out our verified traveler reviews and photos of The Canongate tours and other things to do in Edinburgh, and book securely when you find the perfect one. Learn the best ways to see famous The Canongate and explore the most popular things to do in Edinburgh.

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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. From the open-top...

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.4 (2,495)
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$27.16

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 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (515)
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$45.38

Edinburgh - Dark History

Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (870)
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$24.45

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

See Edinburgh’s shady side. The gruesome and the glorious. The ghostly and the ghastly. This 2-hour tour is a wickedly entertaining walk on the wild...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (3,264)
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$32.48

Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (17)
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$24.46

Private Royal Mile Walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

The Royal Mile Walking Tour offer a glimpse of the history, characters and events that have shaped Edinburgh's Past.  You might learn a little, laugh...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (12)
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$373.49

Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (14)
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$121.56

Outlander Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
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Likely to Sell Out

Virtually walk through the streets of Edinburgh's old town with a guide who is also a fan of the TV series and novels. You will...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (10)
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$400.66

Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh. Spend a couple of hours strolling through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hear about Edinburgh's history, characters...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (10)
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$387.08

Private Evening Royal Mile Walking Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Spend the evening exploring Edinburgh's Old Town on a Private Walking Tour with a knowledgeable, friendly local tour guide. Hear about the characters and events...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$264.84

Private Dark History Tour: Eerie Edinburgh
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Likely to Sell Out

On this evening walk you will discover Edinburgh's dark side. Hangman's noose and witches' brew, heinous deeds and restless spirits - the closes of the...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
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$51.61

Royal Mile Walking Tour Small Group
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Stroll through the famous Royal Mile hearing the history of the Edinburgh's Old Town. Discover the hidden stories from Auld Reekies past and discover hidden...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (9)
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$47.54

History of Edinburgh Walking Tour: With A Comedian

Join one of Scotland’s funniest historical tour guides for a light hearted look at the history of the most iconic thoroughfare in the country, Edinburgh’s...

120 to 135 minutesFree Cancellation
120 to 135 minutesFree Cancellation
120 to 135 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$24.45

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 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$42.44

Castles & Cobblestones: Private Full Day Edinburgh Walking Tour

This tour steps foot into the history of a city thousands of years in the making, where every nook and cranny has a story to...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$88.10

Highlights from the Royal Mile: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Tune into ancient and modern Scottish tales on one of Europe’s oldest streets with this affordable walking tour and the industry-leading VoiceMap mobile app. •...

60 to 75 minutes
60 to 75 minutes
60 to 75 minutes
4.7 (3)
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$19.99

Mary Queen of Scots: Edinburgh Old Town Self-Guided Walking Tour

On this self-guided tour, you'll unravel the mysteries and murders surrounding Scotland’s most famous monarch. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll...

60 to 70 minutesFree Cancellation
60 to 70 minutesFree Cancellation
60 to 70 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$7.99

Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App

Embark on a self-guided journey to explore Edinburgh's historic heart, from the panoramic vistas of Calton Hill to the majestic St Giles' Cathedral. Delve into...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$9.99

3hr Edinburgh City and Castle Private Walking Tour

Explore Edinburgh the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city on our most...

3 hoursHotel pickup offered
3 hoursHotel pickup offered
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered
3.5 (2)
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$81.49

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