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    Open-top tour bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings in the background.

    City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Tours

    Uncover the charm of Scotland’s capital with a hop-on-hop-off bus tour by City Sightseeing Edinburgh. Visit 15+ historic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Mile. Enjoy engaging live and audio commentary, and explore the city at your own pace!
    from £ 39.90

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    Tour guide leading Edinburgh Ghost Tour in underground vaults.

    Edinburgh Ghost Tours

    Whether you’re looking for a fright or just want to learn about this historic city’s spooky past, booking Edinburgh ghost tour tickets is definitely something you'd want to do during your visit. Edinburgh has some of the best ghost tours to help you make the most out of your next visit
    from £ 19

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

    Harry Potter Edinburgh

    Experience the magic of the world’s most famous wizard with tours of the city where JK Rowling found inspiration for Hogwarts and her famous characters. Book tours of Edinburgh, perfect for families with kids as you explore the winding streets, and mysterious alleys, and see filming locations featured in the movies.
    from £ 15

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    Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness with visitors exploring the ruins.

    Loch Ness Tours

    Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness to Loch Ness with our unforgettable tours. Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands, visit historic castles, and search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.
    from £ 55

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

    Day Tours

    from £ 57

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    Steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Isle of Skye, Scotland.

    Isle of Skye

    Discover the rugged beauty of the Isle of Skye's dramatic coastlines and ancient castles. Explore this stunning destination with our range of experiences. Book now!
    from £ 230

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

    Alnwick Castle

    Landmarks
    Fan of Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, or The Transformers? Book tickets for Alnwick Castle, their prime filming location. Tour from Edinburgh with a local guide. Explore the magic of the castle in an air-conditioned coach. Reserve your tour today!
    from £ 135

    Top experiences in Edinburgh

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    Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
    Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket
    Edinburgh Castle
    from
    £39
    Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 340 ratings.From £39
    Free cancellation
    Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
    City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
    Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh
    £20
    City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 787 ratings.From £20
    Free cancellation
    Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.
    3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
    Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh
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    £26
    3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 529 ratings.From £26
    Tour group inside Palace of Holyroodhouse, viewing historic paintings with a guide.
    Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments
    Holyrood Palace
    £71
    Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments. Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From £71
    Free cancellation
    Group enjoying whisky tasting session at Scotch Whisky Experience.
    The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings
    Edinburgh Whisky
    from
    £25
    The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 102 ratings.From £25
    Free cancellation
    Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
    Underground Vaults Tour
    Edinburgh Vaults Tours
    from £21.60
    £19.44
    10% off
    Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings.From £19.44
    Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
    Loch Ness Tours
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    £57.80
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 333 ratings.From £57.80
    Free cancellation
    Tourists with a guide at the entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
    Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle
    Harry Potter Edinburgh
    £58
    Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle . Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings.From £58
    Free cancellation
    Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.
    Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
    Edinburgh Castle
    £81
    Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 224 ratings.From £81
    Selling out fast
    Underground stone corridor with ghostly figure on a famous ghost tour.
    Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour
    Edinburgh Ghost Tours
    £19
    Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 84 ratings.From £19
    Free cancellation
    Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture.
    Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
    Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh
    from £22
    £19.80
    10% off
    Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings.From £19.80
    Free cancellation
    Underground stone corridor with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
    Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
    Edinburgh Vaults Tours
    from £23.40
    £21.06
    10% off
    Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings.From £21.06
    Free cancellation
    Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near historic buildings and Royal Yacht Britannia docked.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets
    Combo
    £45
    £42.75
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    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 877 ratings.From £42.75
    Free cancellation
    Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
    Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
    Edinburgh Vaults Tours
    from £23.40
    £21.06
    10% off
    Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From £21.06
    Free cancellation
    Group enjoying a guided Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh.
    Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour
    Harry Potter Edinburgh
    £15
    Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings.From £15
    Free cancellation
    Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock with lush greenery and a red HOHO sightseeing bus in Scotland.
    Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience
    Combo
    £59
    £54.28
    8% off
    Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 818 ratings.From £54.28
    Free cancellation
    Steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with lush green hills in the background.
    From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip
    Day Trips
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    £57
    From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 233 ratings.From £57
    Free cancellation
    Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of The Royal Mile building.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
    Combo
    £42
    £39.90
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets . Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5928 ratings.From £39.90
    Free cancellation
    Cruise ship on Loch Ness, Scotland with scenic hills in the background.
    50-Min Scenic Loch Ness Cruise
    Sightseeing Cruises
    £23
    50-Min Scenic Loch Ness Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings.From £23
    Free cancellation
    Aerial view of Fort Augustus with Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise
    Loch Ness Tours
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    £98.25
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £98.25
    Free cancellation
    Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Scotland, with visitors enjoying a whiskey tasting experience.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience
    Combo
    £64
    £60.80
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 77 ratings.From £60.80
    Free cancellation
    Guide leading a group through Blair Street Underground Vaults.
    Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour
    Edinburgh Ghost Tours
    £31
    Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1015 ratings.From £31
    Free cancellation
    Edinburgh Castle exterior and interactive courtroom scene at Edinburgh Dungeon.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience
    Combo
    £54
    £51.30
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 537 ratings.From £51.30
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    Clownfish swimming near coral and a red double-decker bus touring Edinburgh cityscape.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
    Combo
    £53.25
    £50.59
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 870 ratings.From £50.59
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    What our guests say

    Giulia C

    Italy
    Couple
    2 weeks ago

    +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

    Deborah S

    United States
    Solo
    2 weeks ago
    My tour guide Josh was very knowledgeable and kept a steady walking pace without overwhelming everyone. I especially enjoyed being sorted into houses and trying to answer the Harry Potter trivia along the way. 🙂

    Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

    Guillaume R

    France
    Group
    2 weeks ago
    My family and I were really glad to learn so much about the history of Edinburgh, the history of Whisky and its links with religion. Further, our guide made it fascinating during the visit and the tasting.

    Edinburgh: Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting

    Mia W

    Group
    3 weeks ago
    Well done. Creepy in the right amount. Interesting information. The dungeons part was quite short (3 rooms), but still okay. Sometimes it was hard to understand her as a foreigner due to the scottish accent, but that's on us. Really nice guide (Helen), knowledgeable and funny, authentic. Gave us disclaimers before some very harsh topics and everything, really nice.

    Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

    Debra L

    United States
    Group
    3 weeks ago

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    GREAT EXPERIENCE!😊 It was EASY to get the tickets through Headout and entry went SMOOTH!!!😃 LOVED that it was self-guided with audio! My FAVE parts were the formal dining room and the photos towards the end of the royal family amd visitor's to the Britannia!!!💜

    Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

    Jan P

    Belgium
    Couple
    3 weeks ago
    Absorbing the atmosphere aboard HMY Britannia was incredible. The tour offered a fascinating insight into what life must have been like when the yacht was still in active service. It was a very enjoyable experience, supported by an excellent audio guide (available in multiple languages) that was engaging from start to finish. We also loved the sandwich and scone in the tea room — delicious, with outstanding service.

    Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

    Kyle B

    United Kingdom
    Group
    3 weeks ago
    Lisa was a great guide. Funny and eccentric, really helped us feel the history and the humour was peak. We came 7 years ago and definitely felt it was even better this time!

    Underground Vaults Tour

    Amalia L

    United Kingdom
    Family
    3 weeks ago

    +2 more

    Sunday -17 th May we had an amazing day at Edinburgh Zoo! The zoo is very clean, well organized, and the animals look well cared for. The staff were friendly and helpful, and there were lots of interesting areas to explore. We especially loved the penguins and the beautiful views across Edinburgh. A perfect place for families, couples, or anyone who loves animals. Highly recommend visiting!

    Combo: Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour