Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh for history geeks

Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s heritage with our selection of historical experiences and guided tours. Perfect for all you history enthusiasts.

Ancient Mayan artifacts in a museum exhibit, ideal for history buffs.

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Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Scotland, under a clear blue sky.

Day Toursfrom £57

Edinburgh Castle atop Castle Rock under a clear blue sky.

Edinburgh Castlefrom £39

Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness with visitors exploring the ruins.

Loch Ness Toursfrom £55

Old Man of Storr rock formation on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with rolling green hills.

Isle of Skye Toursfrom £207

Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, with lush green grounds.

Alnwick Castlefrom £112

Tour guide leading Edinburgh Ghost Tour in underground vaults.

Edinburgh Ghost Toursfrom £19

Colorful buildings and tourists on Victoria Street, Edinburgh, associated with Harry Potter.

Harry Potter Edinburghfrom £15

National Museum of Scotland Ticketsfrom £16

Two people in Halloween makeup gather around a glowing cauldron at a Halloween event.

Halloween In Edinburghfrom £19

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What our guests say

Alina C

Romania

Group

5 days ago

+4 more

I love most our guide, Jen! And the castle, of course! But Jen is the best guide! So much information presented in an original, lively and funny way!

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

Meghan L

United States

Couple

6 days ago

+6 more

Sarah was an amazing tour guide. I loved the stops along the way, the history and information provided, and the music played on the bus. Adam did a great job driving us safely during the journey. This is a trip I would absolutely recommend for people to get a feel for the Highlands and Loch Ness and all the castles and lochs we passed by on our way.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Deborah C

United Kingdom

Couple

Last week

+1 more

Seeing the sights outside of Edinburgh. Great trip and our guard Stevie was so fantastic. Can't speak highly enough of him. Wonderful knowledge with fun delivery and a lovely sense of humour 😀

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip

Haakon F

Norway

Couple

2 weeks ago

Alex was amazing as we went through a captivating story of what essentially led to the creation of the vaults! The vaults were very interesting, and the hour went by so fast. Highly recommended!

Underground Vaults Tour

Joseph S

Couple

Aug 2026

Very enjoyable tour - Darren is a fantastic and enthusiastic guide - pitch perfect in his delivery - loads of anecdotes and stories, as well as being very knowledgable and entertaining. Great introduction to a great city!

Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Kate N

Canada

Solo

Jul 2026

The tour is both organized well, and informative. All the staff are kind, helpful and clear in their instructions. What a gift to see and hear an incredible piece of history.

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments

Federica Z

Solo

Jun 2026

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

Giulia C

Italy

Couple

May 2026

+2 more

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