Cultural & Theme Tours in Edinburgh

This tour is aimed at families with children of primary school age or under. The whole family is dressed up in Scottish costumes, kids are given a visit booklet and the visit is fun. Full of anecdotal stories, legends, stories of Queens and bandits, legendary animals, battles and knights it promises to keep your little ones engaged and interested. We cover mostly the Old Town and a little bit of the New Town to give an introduction to both parts the city. The tour is given by Karine and her toddler Luc, it lasts about 2 hours. It is suitable for families with a pushchair and babies in babycarriers. Breastfeeding mothers welcome and toilet stops possible during the tour.The tour departs at the entrance of the French Consulate on West Parliament Square (opposite St Giles Cathedral)

Get a night in Edinburgh off to a spooky start on an early evening 75-minute walking tour of the Old Town's lanes and underground vaults. Led by a costumed guide, explore the old quarter's secret 'wynds' (alleys) and closes, hearing tales of their 18th-century slums and stories of murders and crimes. Then, head into the city's underground vaults where ghosts and spirits are still said to lurk.

Experience Scotland's dramatic landscapes with this two-day tour in the Highlands, including an overnight stay in the town of Fort William. Skip the hassle of a rental car and enjoy round-trip transportation from Edinburgh. Itinerary highlights include Doune Castle, Loch Ness, and the Commando Memorial. Learn about Scottish history from a local guide during this small-group tour.

Embrace the best that Edinburgh has to offer on a 3-hour small-group walking tour of the Royal Mile. You'll cover everything along the famous route, starting in the Lawnmarket and following it down to Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament. Listen as your guide tells you the little-known stories of the city's most important people and events, before returning to a central location.

Ticking off attractions in mountainous Scotland can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, and the Scottish Highlands on a 3-day tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, with convenient round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach. Customize your journey to suit you with the option to book with or without accommodation, and gain insight into the historic region from your guide's commentary.

Combine two classic Cambridge experiences into one tour - a walking tour of Cambridge University and a punting cruise along the River Cam. First, embark on a 1.5-hour tour of the prestigious university colleges and get an insight into student life from your Cambridge University graduate guide. After admiring architectural highlights like King's College, Trinity College and The Senate House, hop aboard a traditional punt for a 45-minute cruise. As you glide along the river banks, enjoy unbeatable views of The Backs, the picturesque parks and colleges that line the waterfront.

See the best of medieval yet modern Edinburgh this 2-hour walking tour with skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle. As you walk, listen as your guide shares the history of this formidable city with ancient Roman roots and UNESCO-listed pockets. Explore atmospheric cobbled walkways along the Royal Mile, breeze into Edinburgh Castle to witness royal opulence, and pass iconic locations like St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House.

Journey through Edinburgh's grisliest tales with a 2-hour haunted walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness and murder that cast a dark shadow on the capital city. Discover the stories and sites of witch trials, pagan rituals and executions, and hear about local monsters that live in urban myth. Then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous interred.

Delve into old Edinburgh's history and often grisly past on this 1-hour Old Town and Underground Vaults walking tour. Explore the cobbled lanes off the Royal Mile as your costumed guide shares creepy and entertaining tales about murder, mysteries and the city's dark days. Then, explore the South Bridge vaults, once the lairs of bodysnatchers and killers, and thought to be haunted. An early afternoon departure makes the tour family-friendly.

If you're interested in the supernatural then don't miss this 1-hour haunted history bus tour of Edinburgh. On a themed double-decker bus, you'll delve into Edinburgh's dark history as you pass top Edinburgh attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Plus, you'll step off the bus for a short walk around Greyfriars Church, reputed to be Edinburgh's most-haunted cemetery.

Discover hidden corners of stunning Scotland on this multi-day, in-depth guided tour through the Highlands. See the centuries-old landmarks and rugged landscapes made famous as film and TV locations, like Doune Castle and Glenfinnan Viaduct. Other highlights include lunch along the iconic Loch Ness and an overnight stay in the picturesque town of Fort William.

Delve into Edinburgh's horrific history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit the city's most terrifying locations, haunted by infamy and restless spirits! From your seat in a double-decker vintage bus, gaze at eerie sites such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket and the Royal Mile. Throughout the 1-hour trip, hear anecdotes and facts about Edinburgh's chilling past, replete with bloody executions, unspeakable tortures and murder.

Follow in the footsteps of Scottish icons like Mary, Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie as you unravel the truths and myths of Edinburgh's royal history. Set out on a 90-minute walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, spot the royal sites along Canongate and admire the grand Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen's official residence in Scotland. After a comprehensive introduction to Edinburgh's royal roots, enjoy skip-the-line access (optional) to the Palace of Holyrood and explore the magnificent royal residence independently.

See the rivers, lochs, and mountains of the Scottish Highlands during this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Leave the driving to your guide and take in the scenery as you journey to top landmarks in the region including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. Taste Scotland's famous whisky at Tomatin Distillery and visit the Highland Folk Museum before driving back to Edinburgh.

Spend the day following the footsteps of Claire and Jamie Fraser on this tour from Glasgow. Visit filming locations of Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Fort William (Blackness Castle), Castle Leoch (Doune Castle) and the village of Cranesmuir (Culross). Your guide plays the part with period costuming, you can don a tartan as well if you choose.

Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this 75-minute evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden 'wynds' (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city's underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide.

Prepare for tales of witchcraft, mystery and the afterlife on a 1.5-hour Edinburgh ghost tour! Led by a Spanish-speaking guide who is an expert in the city's spooky history, the tour introduces you to the dark corners of Edinburgh Old Town, the Mercat Cross and the underground chambers of the South Bridge vaults. Hear history told in your native language, and imagine the stories of yesteryear coming to life.

Edinburgh's stately streets hide a darker, more mysterious side of the city, rooted in its 18th-century slums, 'wynds,' (alleyways), and vaults. This 75-minute tour takes you back in time to this shadowy world, exploring dark cobbled lanes, a haunted cemetery, and underground vaults. As you explore, your costumed guide shares captivating tales of the city's history, along with stories of ghosts, murders, crimes, and more.

See all of Great Britain and learn all the history that makes the island what it is today on this 8-day tour. You and your group will be departing from London on an air-conditioned coach and visiting some of the most important cities in the nation. Your guide will tell you everything you need to know about Stratford-Upon-Avon, Edinburgh, and Liverpool among many other cities and hidden gems that Great Britain has to offer. You will be getting 7 nights accommodation in 3-Star hotels during this tour, plus a pre-tour hotel stay in London for two nights before setting off. Breakfast is included during this tour.

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 shares fascinating historical facts, myths and legends about the Scottish capital. - Wander along the Royal Mile, the atmospheric main thoroughfare of the well-preserved Edinburgh Old Town - See the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle, trek to the Mound and visit the graveyard of Greyfriars Kirkyard - Listen to your guide talking about historical facts about Edinburgh