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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 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$20.54

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 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$47.73

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$582.88

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
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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...

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2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$24.69

The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
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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 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35.46

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 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$35.66

Edinburgh Full Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle (Small Group)

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 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$131.43

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
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2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$32.85

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$613.65

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 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$123.43

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 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$80

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour
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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 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$122.73

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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$4.71

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 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$67.07

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 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$41.18

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$50.75

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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$41.14

Edinburgh - Old Town Stories

The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
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2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$24.69

Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson
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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 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$150.60

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 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$35.66

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