Edinburgh Tours & Excursions

34 tours in Edinburgh with the best guides costing from €18. Best excursions of 2025: ghost & underground tours, whiskey brewery excursions, day trips to highlands 🏆 Easy booking process, trusted reviews and secure payments.

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4.8

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From Edinburgh: St. Andrews & Fife Luxury Private Day Tour

Enjoy a private St Andrews day tour from Edinburgh. Begin by taking in the picturesque coastal villages of Fife before we make our way to the world-famous St Andrews Golf Course in a luxury Mercedes.

Private

27 persons

8 hrs

Tomorrow at 09:00

Thu, 10 Jul, 09:00

€1007.75

per group

4.8

Guide rating

Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town and underground vaults on a 1-hour tour. Your guide, in period costume, will tell you tales of Scotland's dark past.

Group

1 hr

Tomorrow at 13:15

Tomorrow at 15:15

€17.78

per person

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

4.8

Guide rating

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Venture underneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile for terrifying ghost stories on this guided tour of the city's underground which includes the Edinburgh Vaults, stone circle vault, and a torture exhibition.

Group

1 hr 15 min

Today at 21:00

Today at 22:00

€21.45

per person

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free

Discover the origins of Harry Potter and see the Edinburgh sights that inspired JK Rowling's stories. Join a fun Potterhead guide of fellow fans for a wizarding walking tour.

Private

7 persons

2 hrs

Tomorrow at 09:00

Tomorrow at 10:00

€175.47

per group

Edinburgh Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local

Explore the city with a friendly local who is passionate about his/her city and eager to share all the tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your trip.

Private

6 persons

2 hrs

Today at 19:00

Today at 20:00

€55

per person

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

Experience Edinburgh’s spooks and ghosts on a guided bus tour, riding to the dark side on board an elegantly refurbished vintage double-decker bus. A strange conductor will tell stories of executions, murders and still-occurring hauntings.

Mini group

10 persons

1 hr 15 min

Today at 19:30

Today at 21:00

€24.90

per person

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Explore one the most important fortresses in the history of Scotland with this ticket to Edinburgh Castle. Visit the Great hall and dive into the castle's action-packed past on a guided walking tour.

Mini group

5 persons

1 hr 30 min

Tomorrow at 10:00

Tomorrow at 12:15

€43.87

per person

Edinburgh: 24-Hour Pass with 3 Bus Tours

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: 24-Hour Pass with 3 Bus Tours

Tour Edinburgh on 3 different hop-on and hop-off bus routes with 24 or 48 hours unlimited travel. Take the City Sightseeing Tour and the Majestic Tour, with multilingual audio commentary. Enjoy live guidance in English on the Edinburgh Tour.

Group

1 day

Tomorrow at 09:00

Tomorrow at 10:00

€28.45

per person

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.8

Guide rating

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop on a City Sightseeing Edinburgh bus tour and discover sights such as Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket as you travel on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic views of the city.

Group

1 day

Tomorrow at 09:00

Tomorrow at 10:00

€21.34

per person

Edinburgh: Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience

Enjoy an epic night in the heart of Edinburgh, with the diverse flavors of Scottish cuisine. Savor a 3-course meal with a drink and explore the roots of Scotland's folk music.

Group

3 hrs

Thu, 10 Jul, 18:40

Fri, 11 Jul, 18:40

€93.61

per person

Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!

4.8

Guide rating

Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!

Indulge in traditional Scottish haggis with self guided Whisky & Gin tasting at our bar & distillery, where we make South Loch Gin!

Group

2 hrs

Today at 19:00

Tomorrow at 13:00

€35.49

per person

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

Experience the more magical side of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour and visit the sites that inspired J.K. Rowling's best-selling Harry Potter books.

Group

2 hrs

Thu, 10 Jul, 15:30

Fri, 11 Jul, 15:30

€21.48

per person

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Discover the wizarding world of Edinburgh on a Harry Potter-themed guided tour with entry to Edinburgh Castle. See the inspiration for Diagon Alley and visit the Old Town cafe that inspired the books.

Group

4 hrs

Tomorrow at 09:30

Tomorrow at 12:00

€69.20

per person

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

Take a magical walking tour of Edinburgh and discover the world of Harry Potter was conceived. Test your knowledge with a quiz, find out your Hogwarts House, and visit Tom Riddle’s grave.

Group

2 hrs

Tomorrow at 10:30

Tomorrow at 14:30

€21.48

per person

Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

4.8

Guide rating

Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

Discover the sights that inspired J.K. Rowling as she wrote the Harry Potter series on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh. Later, start your evening the Scottish way with a beer tasting experience!

Mini group

10 persons

5 hrs

Tomorrow at 15:00

Thu, 10 Jul, 15:00

€58.46

per person

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Discover the dark history of old Edinburgh on a guided city walking tour. Follow your cloaked guide into the city’s underground vaults and share haunted tales over a drink in a candle-lit cellar.

Group

2 hrs

Today at 19:00

Tomorrow at 19:00

€31.20

per person

Edinburgh: Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience with Canapés

4.8

Guide rating

Edinburgh: Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience with Canapés

Taste four Scotch whiskies, each with a delicious seasonal canapé on a whisky-tasting session in Edinburgh. Discover Scotland’s rich distilling heritage with an interactive storytelling experience.

Mini group

1 person

8 hrs

Thu, 10 Jul, 16:00

Fri, 11 Jul, 16:00

€59.66

per person

From Glasgow: The Highlands & Isle of Skye 3-Day Guided Tour

Likely to sell out

4.8

Guide rating

From Glasgow: The Highlands & Isle of Skye 3-Day Guided Tour

Experience the wilderness of the Highlands of Scotland and Isle of Skye on a 3-day tour of the nation’s most beautiful landscape. Look for Nessie at Loch Ness, see sites made famous by Holywood movies, learn about the battles of the Clans and more.

Group

3 days, 2 nights

Tomorrow at 09:45

Thu, 10 Jul, 09:45

€584.65

per person

Likely to sell out

4.9

884 reviews

Scottish Highlands & Loch Ness Trip

Look out for Nessie on a full-day tour from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, and see Ben Nevis which is the highest mountain in the UK. Head back to Edinburgh via beautiful Perthshire.

Mini group

10 persons

12 hrs

Tomorrow at 07:30

Thu, 10 Jul, 07:30

€88.11

per person

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Kelpies Full-day Tour

Likely to sell out

4.8

Guide rating

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Kelpies Full-day Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a day tour and see forests, lochs, and stunning mountains. Learn about Scotland's history with visits to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Kelpies.

Mini group

10 persons

9 hrs

Tomorrow at 09:15

Thu, 10 Jul, 09:15

€116.36

per person

Likely to sell out

4.9

967 reviews

Outlander-themed Full-Day Trip

Visit three castles and an exceptionally well-preserved village on this adventure through the sights and stories of Outlander. On this time-traveling adventure you'll discover that the real locations and history are just as exciting as the show itself.

Group

9 hrs

Tomorrow at 09:30

Thu, 10 Jul, 09:30

€113.74

per person

How do excursions differ?

Private excursions Private excursions - the guide will conduct an excursion only for you and your friends.

Group excursions Group excursions - the guide forms a group. Other tourists will learn new things with you.

Small group Small group – small group with possibility to maintain a comfortable distance between the participants.

Popular categories

Highlands

10 tours

Highlands in 1 Day

6 tours

Highlands in 3 Days

4 tours

Day Trips

9 tours

Half Day Trips

6 tours

Outlander Tours

3 tours

Castles

18 tours

Harry Potter

5 tours

Walking Tours

13 tours

History and culture

9 tours

Locals Tours

18 tours

Group

22 tours

Sights of Edinburgh

Stirling Castle

4 tours

Loch Ness

9 tours

Reviews

Ciara B.

8 days ago

We truly loved being driven and guided by Nestor! He is such a treasure trove of knowledge about the geography, history of Scotland, all the places we visited and above all, was extremely helpful and possesses a great sense of humor! Made our entire experience a beautiful and truly memorable one, visiting some of the most wonderful sights in Scotland!

Zak R.

8 days ago

It was a long tour but with plenty of stopping (about every 2h on average). Scott was very energetic and had a lot of info to share. Great driver. Music playlist was great (please, share!). Phone chargers on the bus were not working. Glen Coe definitely worths a separate visit. Overall, it was great to get a glimpse of different parts of Scotland, including the Loch Ness.

Lyle J.

8 days ago

The Experience was Phenomenal Marty was our Driver. So Kind, Passionate with an Absolute love for Scotland and the job to guide tourists to all the Beautiful Locations at hand. The Scenic beautiful sites and history are truly worth knowing about and experiencing first hand. Everything about this tour was beautiful and The Scots Sense of Humour Is hillarious. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks to Marty the Scottish King

Cole M.

8 days ago

Excellent tour - a long day, but you see loads and there are regular stops along the way to stretch your legs and take a closer look at particular points of interest. Colin, our driver, was very knowledgeable and made the day come alive. The boat trip was excellent. Definitely recommend; well worth the money.

Hudson K.

about 3 hours ago

I had this 3 day tour back in early July. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. As the only solo traveller on this trip I was offered the seat right at the front, allowing me to see more of the stunning views from there and back down. Each day was amazing and there was so much to see. The Scottish Highlands are truly a stunning part of the world. Our tour guide was Rose, who is an absolute phenomenon at storytelling and a PRO at driving, who made us all feel at ease on those narrow roads! I cannot recommend this trip enough! I'm already planning to A massive thank you to Rose! And to the Hairy Coo company for this amazing, unforgettable experience!

Robyn C.

about 3 hours ago

This was the best trip of our 4 day stay in Edinburgh. Big shout out to Bryan Smith from The Hairy Coo. He was really funny and gave a really good commentary about Scottish history, which I liked. He made the trip very enjoyable, even getting the whole coach to sing. Big thank you from your London family including Moose, your wingman!!

Anya W.

about 6 hours ago

It was incredible but we need it more time at Glenfinnan to see the Jocobite train. Our guide was very explicit about Scotland history, very entertaining. Thank you again!!

Keegan B.

about 6 hours ago

Very good tour in general, spectacular landscapes to take your breath away, but most of the time is spent inside the bus, understandable by the distance between round trip. A trip worth it to get to know the highlands and Loch Ness region. However, there are some points that are worth highlighting so that it can be improved, the "Lunch" that actually shouldn't even have that name, in fact is nothing more than "bread, ham and sauce" besides potato chips, should be informed better in the details, it is not worth taking this option. For the price you pay on the tour, at least they should offer water and they didn't even have that. Another thing that bothered me a lot was not being able to recline the seat, informed by the guide (so as not to disturb the colleague in the back). I've never seen a situation like this, I thought it left something to be desired due to the long journey. In the most worth it for the landscape and the place. And the option with cru

Aliyah W.

about 10 hours ago

I might be willing to give a 5-star review if our tour guide Barbara hadn’t started out the tour by loudly complaining about how much she hated Outlander, the main characters, or the lead actor himself. Completely unnecessary, rude, and downright insulting considering the fact all of us had paid a large sum for a magical Outlander specific tour. Incredibly unprofessional and downright insulting to the fans of the show and book. Would consider another Rabbie tour because of the small size, but would honestly ask for a refund if I was stuck with Barbara for another 8 hours. Actual tour was great, sites worth seeing, but Barbara sucked, for a lack of better term.

Nadia D.

about 11 hours ago

We had a great time on our tour, saw so many beautiful areas of Scotland and had a good amount of time to look around at each place we stopped. Our guide Jamie was absolutely amazing! He had a wealth of knowledge about everything Scotland and kept us entertained with great stories and music. Definitely recommend this experience!

William H.

about 23 hours ago

Great trip with beautiful stops on the way. The highlight of the day is definitely the Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness. We were lucky to have beautiful sunny weather and the views were breathtaking. The guide was great: knowlegeable and funny. He talked for hours about Scotland and its history with great passion. He made the time spent on the bus really enjoyable.

Sarah K.

3 days ago

Our tour guide, Lizzy, made the whole day SO MUCH FUN. My sister and I flew over to Scotland from our Dublin vacation for just the day. We had the absolute best day touring the filming locations with Lizzy at the helm. As we drove she'd share interesting tidbits of history or Outlander stories. Her being an Outlander superfan helped to make the day extra special. We loved the whole experience! Can't recommend the day highly enough.

Cian D.

3 days ago

Great experience. Really knowledgeable and interesting guide. Couldn’t believe how much we learned and saw in the 12 hours. The rest stops are a bit limited food wise, so if you have any allergies or special dietary requirements definitely stock up before hand. If you don’t though, then you’ll find something easily at each place. Would recommend and do again. The day flew by.

Hollie M.

4 days ago

Rory was our tour guide and he was brilliant. Gave us loads of information and stories of the history of places as we passed them. He gave us plenty of time at each stop and kept us fully informed of where we were/going. He played some grate music and had some funny jokes. It was the best bus tour I've ever been on and I can't recommend him highly enough.

Grayson T.

4 days ago

A great trip that is definitely worth going on. Breathtaking views, fantastic guide. Very sociable, he had a lot of funny jokes in his party, but also stories about the area told in an interesting way, there was also some Scottish music on the board of the bus. Great atmosphere. Only the stops could be slightly longer in one place and shorter in another.

Lyle M.

4 days ago

My sister and I really enjoyed this trip. We knew beforehand that it was a long drive and that most of the time would be spent on the bus so that wasn’t a surprise. Of course we wished we had more time for pictures or more stops in the highlands of Scotland, but for a day trip it was amazing. Our guid and driver, Peter, was amazing, he had lots of useful information (historical, geographical, technical, fun facts) and he even played some scottish music for us. For lunch we went to the Bridge Cafe, the food there is amazing, perfect comfort food. We had the leek and potatos soup and it was just what we needed as we watched the drizzle outside. Loch Ness has a breathtaking view, we could not make ourselves leave the place. We are so glad we decided to choose this trip.

Laura R.

4 days ago

Amazing tour! Our guide Ryan was very kind, funny and helpful! He told great stories and played some music on the bus. Made some stops at beautiful photo-spots, got to feed some hairy cows and visit some great places in the highlands. We even tried Whiskey ice cream. A perfect tour for a peek into Scotland’s amazing nature and excited culture!

Madison M.

5 days ago

Steven and Tony were a phenomenal duo for this tour. Either one of them would have made this a memorable experience, and I will be sure to recommend The Hair Coo to anyone I know is coming to Scotland. If I only had three days here, none of it would feel wasted if all I did was the three day tour. There's just so much to experience between Stevens stories, the sites to visit, and the towns to explore.

Daniel W.

5 days ago

This was a wonderful experience and people who come to visit Scotland should definitely take the hairyCoo three day tour with Brian Smith. You will be totally entertained and feel comfortable by his stories and knowledge about Scotland. He did a wonderful job showing us great spots in the Highlands.

David G.

6 days ago

Now every time I hear Bridge over troubled water I'll think of crossing the Forth bridge in Scotland. Because Brian knew what songs to play at the proper moments and is excellent at creating memories, his storytelling was exceptional. He has a way of rousing the crowd to make it an enthusiastic and enjoyable experience. Most notably he's a proud Scotsman and made me feel proud to be a MacDonald. It was evident that he is the right man for the job, enjoys himself and I highly recommend him as a tour guide. I hope he was appropriately tipped.

Logan A.

7 days ago

One of the most beautiful countries I ever been. The tour is espetacular, we went in October, and even with the close to bad weather, the landscape is amazing. The staff is helpful and the driver has all the historical points ready to tell. We learned a lot. I really recommend.

Libby M.

8 days ago

The trip was super fun and the scenery was beautiful but be aware that you will not be able to see the train on the viaduct we hat to depart 20 minutes bevor it arrived also the stop at the viaduct was only one hour so there was not enough time for us so see the loch on which Dumbledore is laid to rest which is on the opposite side of the parking lot

Orla G.

8 days ago

We had a fantastic day with Steven B who was funny and informative! We liked the stories mixed with the history, and adding the music was a great touch too! Lots of stops and we saw more than expected from the road, including the Kelpies and lots of castles as well as the gorgeous scenery of the Highlands. Definitely worth visiting Urquhart Castle and doing the Loch Ness boat tour (optional extras).

River G.

8 days ago

It was excellent. John, our guide, was amazing when he talks you can feel the passion about Scotland, his pride to be Scottish. He entertained us all day long with stories, legends and facts about the highlands and Scotland in general. I loved the experience

Ciara B.

8 days ago

Zak R.

8 days ago

Lyle J.

8 days ago

Cole M.

8 days ago

Hudson K.

about 3 hours ago

Robyn C.

about 3 hours ago

Anya W.

about 6 hours ago

It was incredible but we need it more time at Glenfinnan to see the Jocobite train. Our guide was very explicit about Scotland history, very entertaining. Thank you again!!

Keegan B.

about 6 hours ago

Aliyah W.

about 10 hours ago

Nadia D.

about 11 hours ago

William H.

about 23 hours ago

Sarah K.

3 days ago

Cian D.

3 days ago

Hollie M.

4 days ago

Grayson T.

4 days ago

Lyle M.

4 days ago

Laura R.

4 days ago

Madison M.

5 days ago

Daniel W.

5 days ago

David G.

6 days ago

Logan A.

7 days ago

Libby M.

8 days ago

Orla G.

8 days ago

River G.

8 days ago

Ciara B.

8 days ago

Zak R.

8 days ago

Lyle J.

8 days ago

Cole M.

8 days ago

The Best Edinburgh Tours 2025

34 tours in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) with the best local guides starting from €18. Top Activities 2025:

July, 8	19:00	Haggis paired with whisky & gins in 56 North distillery!	€35.49
July, 8	19:00	Edinburgh Welcome Tour: Private Tour with a Local	€55
July, 8	19:00	Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky	€31.20
July, 8	19:00	Fort William, Glenfinnan & Glencoe Fantastic Winter Trip	€87.27
July, 8	19:00	From Edinburgh: Glencoe, Loch Ness & the Scottish Highlands Tour	€74.24