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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 …More

4.9 (1,612)

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 (1,612)
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$47
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 …More

4.8 (297)

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 (297)
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$20
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 …More

4.7 (436)

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 (436)
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$35
Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own …More

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Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$574
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.  The tour runs for around two hours taking …More

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4.9 (2,269)

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.  The tour runs for around two hours taking...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,269)
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$25
Edinburgh Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle included

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside …More

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Edinburgh Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle included

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$131
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian …More

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The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,983)
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$35
Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting …More

4.8 (2,025)

Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,025)
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$35
Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Edinburgh sells itself on castles and tartan by day — but its real character was forged in the dark. This walk goes after the city's …More

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Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Edinburgh sells itself on castles and tartan by day — but its real character was forged in the dark. This walk goes after the city's...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$33
Edinburgh Half Day Tour (Private Chauffeur)

Truly unique tour of Edinburgh city with your guide offering the best view of the capital from the comfort of a Mercedes V Class. …More

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Edinburgh Half Day Tour (Private Chauffeur)

Truly unique tour of Edinburgh city with your guide offering the best view of the capital from the comfort of a Mercedes V Class....

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$613
Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the …More

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5.0 (318)

Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

Edinburgh doesn't give up its best stories easily, but it does give them up over food. On this 3-hour small-group tour, you'll move between the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$127
Edinburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More

This incredible tour of Edinburgh begins in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. We’ll take a leisurely walk through the Grassmarket up Victoria Street, one of …More

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Edinburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More

This incredible tour of Edinburgh begins in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. We’ll take a leisurely walk through the Grassmarket up Victoria Street, one of...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$80
Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour

The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what …More

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Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour

The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$122
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective! Get to know Edinburgh on a city tour …More

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective! Get to know Edinburgh on a city tour...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$41
Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Embark on a journey through the heart of Edinburgh with our captivating Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour. Your adventure begins on the iconic Royal Mile …More

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4.9 (153)

Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Embark on a journey through the heart of Edinburgh with our captivating Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour. Your adventure begins on the iconic Royal Mile...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (153)
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$5
Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in a Black Cab

The Edinburgh half day city tour is unique for several reasons: **Historic and Architectural Significance** **Literary Connections** **Scenic Views** **Cultural Festivals** **Dark History** **Unique Attractions** …More

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4.9 (72)

Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Tour in a Black Cab

The Edinburgh half day city tour is unique for several reasons: **Historic and Architectural Significance** **Literary Connections** **Scenic Views** **Cultural Festivals** **Dark History** **Unique Attractions**...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (72)
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$578
Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you. Whether you're drawn to medieval intrigue, peaceful green …More

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Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you. Whether you're drawn to medieval intrigue, peaceful green...

2 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (100)
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$41
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. Unlike typical tours, …More

4.9 (121)

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. Unlike typical tours,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (121)
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$53
Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city where well-known landmarks and quieter corners exist side by side, often just a few streets apart. Experiencing both is what gives …More

4.8 (109)

Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city where well-known landmarks and quieter corners exist side by side, often just a few streets apart. Experiencing both is what gives...

3 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (109)
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$50
Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can …More

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Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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$149

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Best in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle included
schulz100, Sep 2026
Best in Edinburgh
Our entire family was right. This as one of our best tours in our European visit. James was an excellent guide, was very animated and actually acted out some of the stories. He told. It made it all come alive. We were unfortunately cut short at the Edgar Castle because of utility breakdown. But James handled this smoothly and we were back on our way. Excellent
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Wonderful tour
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Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
806irar, Sep 2026
Wonderful tour
Just a wonderful tour of Edinburgh. David’s interest and enthusiasm about the city was infectious. His knowledge of the history and architecture of Edinburgh and left me wanting to learn more about the city.
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We Came for a Tour. Louisa Gave Us an Experience We’ll Never Forget.
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh
BigDaddyShill, Sep 2026
We Came for a Tour. Louisa Gave Us an Experience We’ll Never Forget.
There are tours you enjoy, tours you remember, and then there are experiences that completely change the way you see a city.Our tour of the Edinburgh Vaults with Louisa was the latter.Calling Louisa a “tour guide” almost feels inadequate. She is a storyteller, historian, performer, comedian, and at certain moments an absolutely terrifying human being. 😂 One minute we were completely absorbed in the history of Edinburgh, hanging on every word, and the next she would do something so unexpected that half the group nearly jumped out of their skin.And we loved every second of it.What made Louisa so extraordinary was her ability to make the history feel alive. These weren’t just dates, names, and stories about people who lived hundreds of years ago. Walking through the dark vaults with her, you could almost feel the Edinburgh of centuries past surrounding you. She made us laugh, shocked us more than once, occasionally scared the hell out of us, and somehow taught us an incredible amount along the way.By the end, we didn’t feel like we had simply toured the Edinburgh Vaults. We felt like we had been transported into another time and had come out understanding the city—and the people who lived beneath its streets—in an entirely different way.We’ve taken a lot of tours over the years, and most eventually blend together. This one won’t.If you have the opportunity to tour the Edinburgh Vaults, do yourself a favor: ask for Louisa. Don’t research too much beforehand. Don’t ask what she’s going to do. Just go along for the ride.You may scream. You will laugh. You’ll learn far more than you expected.And when you walk back out onto the streets of Edinburgh, I promise you’ll look at the city a little differently.Louisa, you were absolutely phenomenal. This wasn’t a tour.It was an experience.
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Great evening Tour!
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh
juanrM4245FR, Sep 2026
Great evening Tour!
Louisa was amazing! She was funny, knowledgeable and the way she explained everything was concise and easy to understand. Great tour!
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A Royal Experience with Ricky
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Edinburgh Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle included
924mickeyp, Sep 2026
A Royal Experience with Ricky
Ricky was our guide and absolutely fabulous! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Scotland, and a great entertainer! He did a great job at keeping the rain away and making sure to include everyone in the group in his stories. Well worth every penny (or pound)😎
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Great way to see and learn about Edinburgh!
New York City
Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour – Highlights & Hidden Gems
Curious68160836947, Sep 2026
Great way to see and learn about Edinburgh!
Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about Scottish history. Funny, warm, interesting and interested, our guide shared stories and jokes all during the tour. Great fun!
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Edinburgh's Sweetest Tour
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Edinburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More
111maeveh, Sep 2026
Edinburgh's Sweetest Tour
This tour was amazing ! Grace was so sweet and gave a lot of great info about Edinburgh. The treats were incredible and we saw a lot of beautiful sites :)
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Amazing tour !
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Edinburgh Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries, and More
218caitlyng, Sep 2026
Amazing tour !
GRACE IS THE BEST !! She is so sweet and so informed on the culture and history of the city! And this tour is amazing ! So much history and so many sweet treats
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Great tour
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour
179billu, Sep 2026
Great tour
Laura Was very good and knew a lot of history. I would recommend her for a tour.
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Great introduction to Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Carter_W, Sep 2026
Great introduction to Edinburgh
My husband and I are frequent travelers and have had many walking tours but this was probably the best. Our afternoon with Douglas was a great introduction to Edinburgh and its history. This proud Scotsman’s knowledge was astounding and while we won’t remember everything he told us we will remember him and his enthusiasm. I highly recommend this tour as the first thing you book for your visit in Edinburgh.
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Good jobbie
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The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
Culture813212, Sep 2026
Good jobbie
Daniel was entertaining, funny … very funny, and instructive. I had a family member who is this expert on Scottish history. And he fact checked Daniel the entire time. Everything checked out beautifully. Very good value for money. Ps. He gave the Americans a gentle hard time which, as Canadians, we really appreciated.
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A perfect afternoon
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Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour
rebekaho428, Sep 2026
A perfect afternoon
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! The pacing and views were spectacular. Food was excellent. Our guide Luanna was extremely knowledgeable and had insights into the history of the place as well great recommendations for further exploration. Highly recommend!
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Highly recommended!
New York City
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Footprints731686, Sep 2026
Highly recommended!
A fantastic, deeply informative tour. A perfect combination of history, lore, and current events. Our guide was knowledgeable and charming.
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Best comedy walking tour
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The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
T8586MWcaseyw, Sep 2026
Best comedy walking tour
Daniel was awesome, go on a comedy tour, expect to be made fun of! We loved every minute of it. Thank you for all the laughs and the steps. My husband and I came here on our honeymoon and would definitely recommend it!! Oh and he has a super cute dog 🥹🥹🥹Hey Daniel, Johnadam here to tell you I'm going to climb through the window later. 😉 Haha stay hydrated friend!
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Guided Tour for a quick stop in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour – Highlights & Hidden Gems
R6456MEamandas, Sep 2026
Guided Tour for a quick stop in Edinburgh
Alice was a wonderful guide! She is well versed in the history but explains with story telling and enthusiasm that any age would enjoy. I highly recommend using a guide to start your time in Edinburgh.
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It was a tremendous tour...
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Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)
Bridget_F, Sep 2026
It was a tremendous tour...
It was a tremendous tour with Andrew who has deep knowledge of history and a cornucopia of entertaining and informative stories to keep tour participants engaged. He took us to many spots we would not have otherwise seen and took great care of us along the way. The best way to spend 3 hours in Edinburgh. Thanks Andrew!!
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