Edinburgh, United KingdomEdinburgh for history geeks
Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s heritage with our selection of historical experiences and guided tours. Perfect for all you history enthusiasts.
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Top experiences in Edinburgh
Slide 1 of 1, Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
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Slide 1 of 1, Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments
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Slide 1 of 1, Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
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Walking Tours
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Slide 1 of 1, Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.
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Day Trips
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Slide 1 of 1, Guests on a guided tour in a dimly lit Edinburgh alleyway.
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Slide 1 of 1, Underground stone corridor with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
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Slide 1 of 1, Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
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Slide 1 of 1, Edinburgh Vaults stone circle in dimly lit underground chamber.
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Slide 1 of 1, Visitors exploring the grand atrium of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
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Slide 1 of 1, Stirling Castle entrance with visitors walking on cobblestone path, Scotland.
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Slide 1 of 1, Steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with lush green hills in the background.
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Slide 1 of 1, Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
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Slide 1 of 1, Aerial view of Fort Augustus with Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.
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Slide 1 of 1, Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.
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Slide 1 of 1, Hikers on a trail overlooking a loch in the Isle of Skye, The Highlands.
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Slide 1 of 1, Visitors walking towards Midhope Castle in Scotland, surrounded by green trees and a clear sky.
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Slide 1 of 1, Coastal view of fishing village in Fife, Scotland, with rocky shoreline and ocean waves.
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Slide 1 of 1, Hiker standing on rocky peak of Ben Nevis with expansive mountain views.
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Slide 1 of 1, Person standing in Loch Ness with arms raised, surrounded by hills and water.
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Slide 1 of 1, Person on broomstick in front of Alnwick Castle exterior, England.
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Slide 1 of 1, Tour group exploring historic Edinburgh courtyard with statue, part of Witches of Edinburgh tour.
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Slide 1 of 1, Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock under a clear blue sky.
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Slide 1 of 1, edinburgh historical gems tour with whisky & local flavours-1
What our guests say
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David E
United KingdomCouple
5/5
Visited with family, fantastic bit of history that would usually not be seen. Great to see the queens private quarters still being looked after by Haddington...
Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments
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Maria N
ColombiaFamily
5/5
It was an interesting, informative and fun tour that gave us a general perspective of the city, the history and what we would find in the castle. It was fantastic we were able to get in the castle with these tickets as the official ones were ale ready sold out!
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
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Merve O
TurkeySolo
4/5
The tour guy was great. But I guess I had high expectations since vaults does not seem that much attractive to me. But anyways if you are into the history give it a try
Underground Vaults Tour
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Federica Z
Solo
5/5
Great tour guide, very funny and helpful. Amazing landscapes. The isle of Skye is absolutely stunning. We spent two nights in Portree, a small but lovely Village.
From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation
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Giulia C
ItalyCouple
5/5
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A great tour, with plenty of stops—even short ones—to take in the scenic views.
Alan was knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly!
We also added the Loch Ness cruise and admission to Urquhart Castle, which were also really nice.
From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip
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Jennifer H
CanadaCouple
5/5
It was fun learning about some of the history about Scotland and touring the vaults with Alex. It was interesting to learn about them and the dark history.
Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
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Patrizio R
Couple
5/5
The tour was a mixture of historical facts and Legends and the guide was really effective in conveying the atmosphere of the various ages. The lady Who accompanied us was prepared on all questions and made us Discover really unusual places!
Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
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Michael P
Couple
4/5
We’ve already been to the Dungeons in Amsterdam and Hamburg. In Edinburgh, too, both the set design and the acting are top-notch. BUT: if you’re not a native English speaker, you won’t understand a word here! By comparison: in Amsterdam we understood pretty much everything, but here it was a total disaster, which is a real shame since the audience is international. But as I said: the actors and everything else are, as usual, world-class.
Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets
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