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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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    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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    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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    Edinburgh Castle exterior and actor in period costume during Underground Ghost Experience.
    Combo (Save 6%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Edinburgh Ghost Tours
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    £58
    £54.52
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    Group on a guided Harry Potter walking tour in a historic cemetery.
    Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour
    Harry Potter Edinburgh
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    £15
    Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings.From £15
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    Coastal view of fishing village in Fife, Scotland, with rocky shoreline and ocean waves.
    Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife
    Day Tours
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    £57
    Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From £57
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    Visitors exploring the courtyard of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
    Combo
    from £61
    £57.95
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    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5364 ratings.From £57.95
    Visitors enjoying a whisky tasting at an Edinburgh distillery.
    Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience
    Edinburgh Gin
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    £28
    Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience. Rated 5 out of 5 from 12 ratings.From £28
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    Edinburgh Vaults stone circle in dimly lit underground chamber.
    Haunted Vaults Tour
    Edinburgh Vaults Tours
    from £21.60
    £19.44
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    Haunted Vaults Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From £19.44
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    Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
    From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip
    Loch Ness Tours
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    From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings.From £55
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    Judge in period costume presides over mock trial at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.
    Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon
    Walking Tours
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    £15
    Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From £15
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    Tour group exploring historic Edinburgh courtyard with statue, part of Witches of Edinburgh tour.
    Witches of Edinburgh: Trial and Truth, Small-Group Tour
    Edinburgh Ghost Tours
    £29
    Witches of Edinburgh: Trial and Truth, Small-Group Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £29
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    Woman practicing broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle, England.
    From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip
    Alnwick Castle
    £135
    From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings.From £135
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    Guests enjoying whisky tasting at an underground tour in Edinburgh.
    Edinburgh: Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting
    Edinburgh Whisky
    £40
    Edinburgh: Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From £40
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    Hiker standing on rocky peak of Ben Nevis with expansive mountain views.
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands 2-Day Guided Tour
    Loch Ness Tours
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    £128
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands 2-Day Guided Tour. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 151 ratings.From £128
    Distillery tour guide in Edinburgh with cityscape and sightseeing bus.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
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    £48
    £45.60
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    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 800 ratings.From £45.60
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    Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.
    From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip
    Day Trips
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    From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 209 ratings.From £57
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    Guided group tour inside the ornate room of Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
    Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour
    Holyrood Palace
    £55
    Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings.From £55
    Judge in red robe at Edinburgh Dungeon courtroom exhibit with audience pointing.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip
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    from £72.80
    £69.16
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    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 832 ratings.From £69.16
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    Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre actor at Edinburgh Dungeon and red Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Edinburgh.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
    Combo
    from £35
    £33.25
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    Visitors exploring the grand atrium of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
    Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Guided Tour
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    Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise
    Loch Ness Tours
    £109
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings.From £109
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    Tour group tasting whisky at a distillery bar in Edinburgh.
    Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry
    Day Trips
    £94
    Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 223 ratings.From £94
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    People seated in a room with immersive ocean visuals, Scotland exhibit.
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour + The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience
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    £44
    £41.80
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    Hikers on a trail overlooking a loch in the Isle of Skye, The Highlands.
    From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation
    Loch Ness Tours
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    From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings.From £230
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    Group posing for a photo on a wooden bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness Small-Group Discovery Tour
    Loch Ness Tours
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    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness Small-Group Discovery Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £70

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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
    3 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
    3 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

    +1 more

    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