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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Cruise Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle. Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 3 and a half hour …More

Inverness, Scotland
4.7 (721)

Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness

Cruise Loch Ness and explore Urquhart Castle. Operated by D&E Coaches, discover the highlights of Loch Ness on this scenic 3 and a half hour...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (721)
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$76
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 …More

Edinburgh, Scotland
5.0 (188)

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 (188)
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$142
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

Edinburgh, Scotland
4.9 (1,614)

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 (1,614)
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$47
Glasgow Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

Discover Glasgow through food and drink with locally owned Eat Walk Glasgow Food and Drink walking tours. A city known as much for its vibrant …More

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Glasgow, Scotland
4.9 (277)

Glasgow Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

Discover Glasgow through food and drink with locally owned Eat Walk Glasgow Food and Drink walking tours. A city known as much for its vibrant...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (277)
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$155
Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour

We're specialists in small sized group tours - we make locals feel like tourists and tourists feel like locals. We are a local tour company …More

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Glasgow, Scotland
5.0 (168)

Glasgow Highlights Bike or Ebike Tour

We're specialists in small sized group tours - we make locals feel like tourists and tourists feel like locals. We are a local tour company...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (168)
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$80
Orkney West Mainland Tour

Discover the heart of Orkney on this immersive 6-hour West Mainland Tour, combining breathtaking scenery, ancient history, and authentic local stories. Journey through Scapa Flow, …More

5.0 (192)

Orkney West Mainland Tour

Discover the heart of Orkney on this immersive 6-hour West Mainland Tour, combining breathtaking scenery, ancient history, and authentic local stories. Journey through Scapa Flow,...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (192)
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$161
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

Edinburgh, Scotland
4.9 (69)

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
4.9 (69)
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$572
'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast

Why book with A wee pedal? We are Visit Scotland's award winning 'Best outdoor experience' praised for high quality guest experience whilst supporting the local …More

Edinburgh, Scotland
4.9 (57)

'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast

Why book with A wee pedal? We are Visit Scotland's award winning 'Best outdoor experience' praised for high quality guest experience whilst supporting the local...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (57)
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$84
Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

What a lovely way to see the Scottish Countryside as you meander through beautiful Highland villages and take in the amazing scenery en-route to your …More

Invergordon, Scotland
4.7 (15)

Legendary Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle Tour

What a lovely way to see the Scottish Countryside as you meander through beautiful Highland villages and take in the amazing scenery en-route to your...

5 hours 6 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (15)
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$114
Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

Explore Edinburgh through food and drink. On this walking tour, your local guide will share the story of the city and you'll enjoy stops along …More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
4.9 (686)

Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

Explore Edinburgh through food and drink. On this walking tour, your local guide will share the story of the city and you'll enjoy stops along...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (686)
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$162
Edinburgh Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings & Local Scotch

Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to …More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
4.9 (1,370)

Edinburgh Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings & Local Scotch

Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,370)
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$131
Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow

Go for a gander on a tour which reflects the energy and welcoming nature of Glasgow itself. All tours are conducted by myself, Johnny -- …More

Glasgow, Scotland
5.0 (596)

Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow

Go for a gander on a tour which reflects the energy and welcoming nature of Glasgow itself. All tours are conducted by myself, Johnny --...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (596)
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$20
Edinburgh Full-Day 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

Edinburgh, Scotland
5.0 (852)

Edinburgh Full-Day 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
5.0 (852)
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$129
Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

With our Edinburgh E-Bike Tour, you’ll be able to see more than any other tour of the city, in less time! The tour is designed …More

Edinburgh, Scotland
4.6 (62)

Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group

With our Edinburgh E-Bike Tour, you’ll be able to see more than any other tour of the city, in less time! The tour is designed...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (62)
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$81
Visita Guiada a Pie por Edimburgo en español

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide …More

Edinburgh, Scotland
5.0 (578)

Visita Guiada a Pie por Edimburgo en español

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (578)
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$20
Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual

NOTE: Please arrive 15 mins before tour start time to set up. Kids under the age of 13 yrs old can join us only on …More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
4.9 (273)

Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual

NOTE: Please arrive 15 mins before tour start time to set up. Kids under the age of 13 yrs old can join us only on...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (273)
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$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. …More

Edinburgh, Scotland
4.9 (13)

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
4.9 (13)
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$606
Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s …More

Edinburgh, Scotland
5.0 (34)

Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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$39
Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

During your private 4-Hour Tour soak up the amazing sights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh. You will be shown around in …More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
5.0 (181)

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

During your private 4-Hour Tour soak up the amazing sights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh. You will be shown around in...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (181)
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$684
Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & …More

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Edinburgh, Scotland
5.0 (147)

Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel &...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (147)
from
$113

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Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours
J9409QHkima, Sep 2026
Just do it
Exceeded my expectations. We had an amazing time!
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Great boat ride on Loch...
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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
Michelle_S, Sep 2026
Great boat ride on Loch...
Great boat ride on Loch Ness and self-tour of the castle. Bus driver was informative and funny. All-around great experience.
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A relaxing and enjoyable tour
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Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included
Navigator27269625343, Sep 2026
A relaxing and enjoyable tour
A really enjoyable full day tour with Mark. The perfect balance of history with lots of funny and interesting anecdotes. Saw lots of places of key interest and learnt lots! Mark was a fab tour guide, engaging with the group from the offset. Thank you Mark. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Very informative history
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Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included
257jackier, Sep 2026
Very informative history
Excellent experience. Mark was very knowledgeable. Pace was just right. Not too slow and not too fast. Highly recommend tour.
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Stunning Edinburgh E-bike Tour max 10 people small group
James_D, Sep 2026
Gregor was safe,...
Gregor was safe, attentive.knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Great sceneries and history. Not too long or short.
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Fantastic
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Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle visit from Inverness
otto449, Sep 2026
Fantastic
Unbelievable experience. Do not miss out. All of the tour guides were wonderful and informative.
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Great way to try some Scottish classicss
New York City
Glasgow Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours
JennyLW99, Sep 2026
Great way to try some Scottish classicss
Really enjoyed this food tour. Te guide, James, was very personable as well as knowledgeable. The food was delicious & they could accommodate my food sensitivities. Great way to try some classic Scottish dishes & essentially have dinner in 4 "courses". Nice when traveling solo to join a group for a meal.
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Informed and fun bike tour through Edinburgh
New York City
Edinburgh City Bike Tour – Choice of E-Bike or Manual
377donnal, Sep 2026
Informed and fun bike tour through Edinburgh
Ricardo led a full group of 12 and got our bikes in order. We mentioned aspects of different neighborhoods such as Stockbridge, Dean's village and Leith as we rode through them. He mentioned currently relevant aspects, and took us to the on display 'knife angel', which was moving.
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Wonderful Tour
New York City
Edinburgh Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings & Local Scotch
aegough, Sep 2026
Wonderful Tour
We have a wonderful time with our guide, Joanne! She did an amazing job explaining the history of Edinburgh, sharing the foods of Scotland and providing a whisky tasting. We highly recommend a tour with her!
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Awesome food tour!
New York City
Glasgow Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours
710darrenj, Sep 2026
Awesome food tour!
Mhairi was an awesome guide. She was very knowledgeable of the restaurants and food as well as sites along our route. She was engaging and very personable.
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This tour is a must do!
New York City
Edinburgh Premium Food and Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours
Jeffrey_U, Sep 2026
This tour is a must do!
Mhairi was an amazing guide. She took us to four fantastic places and we even returned to the first for dinner since the food was so good. She is very engaging and educational. We even tried the haggis and it was super tasty.
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Amazing Tour
New York City
Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow
michaelvC5767LE, Sep 2026
Amazing Tour
This was an amazing tour! Johnny was extremely knowledgeable and funny. We learned a lot about Glasgow in a very short time. He was also very helpful in recommending restaurants and sites to see. Highly recommend!
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Great!!!
New York City
Orkney West Mainland Tour
robinhQ7127KA, Sep 2026
Great!!!
Wonderful tour and Rachel is a fantastic guide!! Highly recommend.
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Glasgow best tour guide.
New York City
Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow
anne_ardagh, Sep 2026
Glasgow best tour guide.
Johnny was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide of Glasgow.. Really enjoyed his presentation and personality. He is a local and knows his town very well. Best guide we ever had a tour with. If you want a tour of Glasgow he’s your man. So so good ..
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Great tour!
New York City
Edinburgh Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings & Local Scotch
Marion R, Sep 2026
Great tour!
We had a really great tour with Nichola! It was a beautiful afternoon and we learnt some interesting facts while tasting good food.
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Fantastic your guide!
New York City
Orkney West Mainland Tour
257tawnyb, Sep 2026
Fantastic your guide!
My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and our tour guide Rachel was fabulous! Highly recommend.
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