Tours & Sightseeing in Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh without the hassle of driving or using public transit on a private sightseeing tour with round-trip hotel transport. Your driver, who navigates for you, points out top landmarks and architectural gems, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House. With the flexibility to customize your itinerary and inside recommendations from your driver, this private tour is a popular choice for newcomers who wish to orient themselves in the city.

Make your tour of Edinburgh really count - and discover the city's undertold stories - by booking this socially-minded tour. Led by a guide with personal experience of homelessness, walk through Edinburgh in the footsteps of the city's inspirational women including Maggie Dickinson, J.K. Rowling, and Eslie Ingles. Visit the social enterprise Grassmarket Community Project; explore City Chambers, High Street, and Blackfriars Street, and finish at Serenity Caf e, the U.K.'s first addiction recovery cafe.

Experience two of Edinburgh's top-selling tours at a discounted rate on this Edinburgh Super Saver. Descend to the dimly lit Edinburgh Vaults, 18th-century chambers shrouded in legend, on a 1.5-hour walking tour, and then search Scotland's capital for restless spectres on a 1.5-hour ghost walk. Visit the Blair Street vaults and the Cannongate Kirkyard, two of Edinburgh's most haunted locations, and learn of the city's dark history. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people to maintain an intimate atmosphere.

Indulge your love of classic British rock band, Pink Floyd, on a full-day tour of London and Cambridge sites related to the influential musicians. With a knowledgeable guide, visit landmarks linked to Pink Floyd in Cambridge and then travel back to London to see the gorgeous architecture of Britannia Row studios. Explore hip and happening spots like Alexandra Palace, Abbey Road and Notting Hill and gain fascinating insight into the history of the radical and progressive English rock band on this intimate tour.  

Edinburgh is at its busiest during the Royal Military Tattoo but you can get away from the crowds on this private guided tour. Traveling in minibus in the company of just your party and a guide, explore the city streets from the medieval Old Town to the Georgian New Town before heading out of town to Rosslyn Chapel. Enjoy a 4-course dinner back in the city before taking your reserved seats for the spectacle that is the Military Tattoo, an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, and dance.

Save valuable vacation time with skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Listen to your guide's commentary about the Scottish landmark's history as you walk through the fortress.

Discover the palaces and castles of TV's 'Outlander' series on a 9.5-hour tour from Edinburgh. Visit some of the sites that starred in the fictional Jacobite saga, including Blackness Castle, the headquarters of Jack Randall, and Hopetoun House, the Duke of Sandringham's residence. Explore Wentworth Prison, set in Linlithglow Palace, and see Midhope Castle (Lallybroch), Mercat Cross (Cranesmuir), and more, as you hear trivia on the series and its stars. Entrance fees are excluded.

Pack two tours into one day with this Edinburgh tour package, which includes a 1.5-hour royal Edinburgh history tour and a 1-hour ghostly underground vaults history tour. On the first tour, learn about the truths and myths of Edinburgh's royal history as you make your way down the Royal Mile. Choose to add admission to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, which you can explore before setting off on your second tour. Then, go down in the vaults below Blair Street to become more familiar with the city's dark history.

Discover the best of Edinburgh without the stress of public transit and massive crowds on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. With your 48-hour pass, hop aboard the double-decker, open-top bus for a panoramic sightseeing excursion. Great for kids and adults, your ticket offers five route options with dozens of strategically placed stops. You'll have the added bonus of free entry to royal sites like Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

It is in French so a must for those from French speaking countries with a limited English. The essential Old Edinburgh in 2.5 hours. Join a group guided walking tour of Edinburgh in French full of history, iconic characters and rich in culture and local tradition & legends

Sonny, an Edinburgh local, offers you a tour of HIS Edinburgh, taking you along the streets that he knows and following the stories of crimes, hangings, and jail time! Hear Sonny's story and uncover his journey!Take a walking tour of Edinburgh, learn about the crime and punishment in Edinburgh and discover the local history and the issue of homelessness in Scotland today

Jog around Edinburgh and see more of the city than you would walking on a 90-minute running tour. Climb Calton Hill for panoramic views, and jog through the Old and New Town, stopping at famous and unexpected sights to discover their history. Your run covers about 4.3 miles (7 kilometers), with pace set by your small group of 15 or fewer. Souvenirs of a running T-shirt, Edinburgh poster, and other extras are included.

An Edinburgh bus tour is the perfect way to hear commentary on city sights and get a panoramic overview. This City Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh lets you hop on and off at 14 strategically placed stops as many times as you like. Board the open-top double-decker bus and travel the entire 60-minute route, or stop at Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum and much more. Buses depart every 20 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

Ride through Edinburgh in a glass-roofed, convertible mini coach on this 50-minute hop-on-hop-off tour. Learn the history, culture and traditions of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a small group of fellow travelers, limited to 15 people or fewer. Stop by some of the area's top attractions, such as the Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh's central university area. Hear an insider's perspective on the vibrant city via the onboard audio commentary.