Edinburgh Tours & Excursions
51 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.
51 offers
Popular
4.8
1223 reviews
Magic & Monuments: Harry Potter Tour with Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh’s wizarding world on a Harry Potter-themed guided tour with entry to Edinburgh Castle. Visit the real sites that inspired Diagon Alley and the Old Town café where J.K. Rowling wrote the books.
Group
4 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:30
Sat, 20 Dec, 09:30
€65.98
per person
4.8
873 reviews
Private Speyside Whisky Distillery Tour from Edinburgh
Embark on a private Speyside whisky tour from Edinburgh and explore world-famous Scotch whisky distilleries. Taste exceptional single malts, uncover Scotland’s rich whisky heritage, and enjoy a personalized, comfortable experience. Book now for an unforgettable Scotland whisky adventure!
Private
8 persons
12 hrs
Sat, 20 Dec, 08:01
Sun, 21 Dec, 08:01
€902.63
per group
Likely to sell out
Discount 40%
4.9
967 reviews
Outlander-themed Full-Day Trip
This compact tour delivers immersive experiences with expert guides, perfect for fans seeking authentic Outlander wonders. Book now for an unforgettable escape!
Group
9 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:30
Sat, 20 Dec, 09:30
€102.76
€61.66
per person
Likely to sell out
Discount 50%
4.9
1125 reviews
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Kelpies Full-day Tour
Discover the Scottish Highlands on a full-day tour and enjoy breathtaking views of forests, lochs, and majestic mountains. Visit Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the iconic Kelpies while learning about Scotland’s royal and heroic history from your expert guide.
Small group
10 persons
9 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:15
Sat, 20 Dec, 09:15
€97.07
€48.54
per person
4.7
2032 reviews
Whisky & Bites: Edinburgh Distillery Tour with Snack
Discover Edinburgh’s whisky heritage on this immersive half-day tour. Visit Rosebank Distillery for a guided tour and single malt tasting, enjoy a traditional Scottish roll and square sausage, see the iconic Kelpies, and explore historic Callendar House.
Group
5 hrs 30 min
Sat, 20 Dec, 12:00
€180.88
per person
Likely to sell out
4.9
944 reviews
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, & the Highlands Day Tour
Discover the heart Scotland's history and mystery, in a single day. Visit famous sites and scenery like Glen Coe, Urquhart Castle, Pitlochry and Loch Ness.
Group
12 hrs 30 min
Tomorrow at 08:00
Sat, 20 Dec, 08:00
€94.26
per person
4.8
775 reviews
From Edinburgh: St. Andrews & Fife Luxury Private Day Tour
Enjoy a private St Andrews day tour from Edinburgh, traveling in a luxury Mercedes through the picturesque coastal villages of Fife before arriving at the world-famous St Andrews Golf Course.
Private
27 persons
8 hrs
Tomorrow at 09:00
Sat, 20 Dec, 09:00
€966.98
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
Today at 13:15
Today at 15:15
€17.78
per person
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
€27.67
per person
4.8
Guide rating
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
Today at 15:00
Tomorrow at 09:30
€170.64
per group
4.8
Guide rating
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 13:00
Today at 14:00
€55
per person
4.8
Guide rating
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.
Small group
10 persons
1 hr 15 min
Today at 18:00
Today at 19:30
€24.90
per person
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.
Small group
5 persons
1 hr 30 min
Today at 13:30
Tomorrow at 10:00
€43.87
per person
4.8
Guide rating
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
Today at 13:00
Today at 14:00
€28.45
per person
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
Today at 13:00
Today at 14:00
€21.34
per person
4.8
Guide rating
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
Tomorrow at 00:00
Tue, 23 Dec, 00:00
€91.08
per person
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 13:00
Today at 14:00
€35.49
per person
4.8
Guide rating
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
Today at 15:30
Tomorrow at 15:30
€21.48
per person
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
Today at 14:30
Tomorrow at 10:30
€21.48
per person
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!
Small group
10 persons
5 hrs
Today at 15:00
Tomorrow at 15:00
€58.46
per person
4.8
Guide rating
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
Tomorrow at 19:00
Mon, 22 Dec, 19:00
€33.44
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
Sights of Edinburgh
Reviews
River G.
11 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
Kathy P.
12 days ago
It was a fast-paced adventure, diving deep into the culture with our Scottish guide, who made sure we experienced the very best—from fresh meals by the sea to cozy accommodations in the mountains. The roads were long and winding, but the scenery and the legendary stops along the way were truly magical. We had so much fun getting to know our guide through history lessons, snacks, and a great sense of humor. Slàinte!
Oscar M.
12 days ago
The tour was outstanding. My girlfriend and I are huge fans of “Outlander” series and Stefan, our guide was the best thing that we could ask for. He was extremely funny, informative, positive and most of all he made the tour a magical experience. I would definitely ,highly recommend Rabbies. They are a good company and have well chosen their staff. My girlfriend and I are definitely going to buy a tour from Rabbies again! 11/10
Michael B.
12 days ago
Beautiful! Appreciate David for switching the order of the trip to accommodate for the weather. It gave us a fabulous walk along the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomand.
Dexter B.
3 days ago
Saw a lot of the Scottish Highlands even in 12 hours, beautiful sceneries, informative and helpful driver who didn't speak too much or too little. I just wish we had more time to explore the loch area, we only had 60-70 minutes, and if you did the boat trip, you didn't have time to walk around the lake or the village after, or grab some local food, because you had to get back on the bus immediately. Also, instead of the many photo stops we took, I would put more frequent bathroom breaks. We only had 3 in 12 hours and they too were unevenly spread out.
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.
Debra B.
3 days ago
We loved the entire tour and the way our guide, Paul, communicated with us, making us feel comfortable and making the excursion very lively. We highly recommend it. Thank you.
Bella G.
3 days ago
This was a fun tour and great if you don’t have much time to fully visit the highlands. I would have liked more time at the viaduct and memorial, and at Glencoe, and less time at the shops/eating areas where there wasn’t much to do other than buy food or souvenirs.
Nadia D.
3 days 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!
Louis R.
3 days ago
We had such a good time on our tour! Nick A. shared all of his superb knowledge of the history of Scotland! And of course his knowledge of Outlander! Playing the music on the way up the lane to Lollybroch made my wife’s day! Thank you it’s an adventure we won’t soon forget!
Lyle J.
4 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
Richard M.
4 days ago
Our guide James was very knowledgable and provided an easy going day for us. Thanks James!
Daniel W.
4 days ago
Such a fun trip! We got to see lots of different spots and got a lot of historical information via our guide, Scot(t?). He was full of dad jokes and Braveheart tidbits, and it was very fun. There's so much to see that you end up a bit rushed, but it's worth it for having such good guides.
James G.
4 days ago
Very good tour with an entertaining, informative guide, Greggor (his mom should be proud of him 😊), well-planned itinerary and a fun surprise stop! Really enjoyed the castle and the amazing views on the drive. Well organized check-in process in the morning. Highly recommend the company and tour.
Brandon I.
4 days ago
The tour was really good as we didn’t need to drive. The least you want to do on holidays drive the roads you don’t know. The highlands were really impressive. The driver Rich was very knowledgable and friendly. The only thing we would change extra 45 min would be nice after we leave ship
Laura R.
7 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!
Nathan L.
8 days ago
The guide was outstanding, he was very knowledgeable about the series and Scottish history. Great sense of humor
Grayson T.
10 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.
Hollie M.
10 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.
Robert M.
10 days ago
It was a great day. Well planned too. We had plenty of time at each stop. Lizzie , our guide, was very informative on Scottish history and plenty of stories too. Wonderful day
Mary C.
11 days ago
As a huge Outlander fan, obviously the best stop was Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)! Our tour guide was Bob and he was a delight with his humour sprinkle on all the historic info he would share across all our stops during the day.
Aaron G.
11 days ago
The tour guide was amazing 🤩 very funny, well informed and also perfect and patient driver 😉
Zac M.
11 days ago
Please opt for Brian Smith, the best and the most entertaining tour guide. I enjoyed the tour most because of him. The tour has selected the best of places in the Highlands and Isle of Skye. No time is wasted and you get to cover as many places as possible. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Hudson K.
11 days 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!
River G.
11 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
Kathy P.
12 days ago
It was a fast-paced adventure, diving deep into the culture with our Scottish guide, who made sure we experienced the very best—from fresh meals by the sea to cozy accommodations in the mountains. The roads were long and winding, but the scenery and the legendary stops along the way were truly magical. We had so much fun getting to know our guide through history lessons, snacks, and a great sense of humor. Slàinte!
Oscar M.
12 days ago
The tour was outstanding. My girlfriend and I are huge fans of “Outlander” series and Stefan, our guide was the best thing that we could ask for. He was extremely funny, informative, positive and most of all he made the tour a magical experience. I would definitely ,highly recommend Rabbies. They are a good company and have well chosen their staff. My girlfriend and I are definitely going to buy a tour from Rabbies again! 11/10
Michael B.
12 days ago
Beautiful! Appreciate David for switching the order of the trip to accommodate for the weather. It gave us a fabulous walk along the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomand.
Dexter B.
3 days ago
Saw a lot of the Scottish Highlands even in 12 hours, beautiful sceneries, informative and helpful driver who didn't speak too much or too little. I just wish we had more time to explore the loch area, we only had 60-70 minutes, and if you did the boat trip, you didn't have time to walk around the lake or the village after, or grab some local food, because you had to get back on the bus immediately. Also, instead of the many photo stops we took, I would put more frequent bathroom breaks. We only had 3 in 12 hours and they too were unevenly spread out.
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.
Debra B.
3 days ago
We loved the entire tour and the way our guide, Paul, communicated with us, making us feel comfortable and making the excursion very lively. We highly recommend it. Thank you.
Bella G.
3 days ago
This was a fun tour and great if you don’t have much time to fully visit the highlands. I would have liked more time at the viaduct and memorial, and at Glencoe, and less time at the shops/eating areas where there wasn’t much to do other than buy food or souvenirs.
Nadia D.
3 days 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!
Louis R.
3 days ago
We had such a good time on our tour! Nick A. shared all of his superb knowledge of the history of Scotland! And of course his knowledge of Outlander! Playing the music on the way up the lane to Lollybroch made my wife’s day! Thank you it’s an adventure we won’t soon forget!
Lyle J.
4 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
Richard M.
4 days ago
Our guide James was very knowledgable and provided an easy going day for us. Thanks James!
Daniel W.
4 days ago
Such a fun trip! We got to see lots of different spots and got a lot of historical information via our guide, Scot(t?). He was full of dad jokes and Braveheart tidbits, and it was very fun. There's so much to see that you end up a bit rushed, but it's worth it for having such good guides.
James G.
4 days ago
Very good tour with an entertaining, informative guide, Greggor (his mom should be proud of him 😊), well-planned itinerary and a fun surprise stop! Really enjoyed the castle and the amazing views on the drive. Well organized check-in process in the morning. Highly recommend the company and tour.
Brandon I.
4 days ago
The tour was really good as we didn’t need to drive. The least you want to do on holidays drive the roads you don’t know. The highlands were really impressive. The driver Rich was very knowledgable and friendly. The only thing we would change extra 45 min would be nice after we leave ship
Laura R.
7 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!
Nathan L.
8 days ago
The guide was outstanding, he was very knowledgeable about the series and Scottish history. Great sense of humor
Grayson T.
10 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.
Hollie M.
10 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.
Robert M.
10 days ago
It was a great day. Well planned too. We had plenty of time at each stop. Lizzie , our guide, was very informative on Scottish history and plenty of stories too. Wonderful day
Mary C.
11 days ago
As a huge Outlander fan, obviously the best stop was Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)! Our tour guide was Bob and he was a delight with his humour sprinkle on all the historic info he would share across all our stops during the day.
Aaron G.
11 days ago
The tour guide was amazing 🤩 very funny, well informed and also perfect and patient driver 😉
Zac M.
11 days ago
Please opt for Brian Smith, the best and the most entertaining tour guide. I enjoyed the tour most because of him. The tour has selected the best of places in the Highlands and Isle of Skye. No time is wasted and you get to cover as many places as possible. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Hudson K.
11 days 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!
River G.
11 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
Kathy P.
12 days ago
It was a fast-paced adventure, diving deep into the culture with our Scottish guide, who made sure we experienced the very best—from fresh meals by the sea to cozy accommodations in the mountains. The roads were long and winding, but the scenery and the legendary stops along the way were truly magical. We had so much fun getting to know our guide through history lessons, snacks, and a great sense of humor. Slàinte!
Oscar M.
12 days ago
The tour was outstanding. My girlfriend and I are huge fans of “Outlander” series and Stefan, our guide was the best thing that we could ask for. He was extremely funny, informative, positive and most of all he made the tour a magical experience. I would definitely ,highly recommend Rabbies. They are a good company and have well chosen their staff. My girlfriend and I are definitely going to buy a tour from Rabbies again! 11/10
Michael B.
12 days ago
Beautiful! Appreciate David for switching the order of the trip to accommodate for the weather. It gave us a fabulous walk along the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomand.
The Best Edinburgh Tours 2025
51 tours in Edinburgh (United Kingdom) with the best local guides starting from €18. Top Activities 2025:
December, 19 | 09:15 | Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Kelpies Full-day Tour | €97.07 |
December, 19 | 09:30 | Magic & Monuments: Harry Potter Tour with Edinburgh Castle | €65.98 |
December, 19 | 09:30 | Outlander-themed Full-Day Trip | €102.76 |
December, 20 | 08:01 | Private Speyside Whisky Distillery Tour from Edinburgh | €902.63 |
December, 20 | 12:00 | Whisky & Bites: Edinburgh Distillery Tour with Snack | €180.88 |
🏆 Check december-january schedule and book excursions in Edinburgh online.