277 tours in Edinburgh, from €4 to €1883 per person, average rating 4.8 based on 195227 reviews.
Edinburgh tours on this page were picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 277 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices stretch from €4 per person for an Old Town walk to €1883 per group for private trips to Skye and the Highlands. Edinburgh guided tours through the Old Town tell its history as you walk, with castle entry bundled into some routes.
A quick way to choose: day trips from Edinburgh to Loch Ness need a full day, so leave room in your plans; a Highland tour with an optional steam train journey needs a closer look before you count on riding the train. For private outings, check whether the price covers your group or each traveller, as both pricing formats appear here. The best reviewed tours in Edinburgh come first below.
Viator lists 1,243 tours for Edinburgh. We screened all of them and kept 277: rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers, real tours only, each one read and summarised by Guidekin.
A chocolate experience to remember! Fully indoors and perfect come rain or sunshine! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all a...
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans! Founded in 2012, we are the original Har...
Edinburgh has become one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. We will know the history of this medieval city, with more than 3000 years, from the ...
Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian...
Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker ...
Our 16 mile (25 km) long Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice of manual bike or on...
Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wo...
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans. This is a chance to experience the origi...
Without a doubt, this is the most complete tour of all! Explore the forests of the Highlands, visit dream lakes and learn about the history and cultu...
Step into the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the home of Edinburgh Gin for The Classic Tour & Tasting, immersing yourself in a world of craftsmansh...
Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the insid...
Discover the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye with its outstanding natural beauty, Viking history, and ancient myths and legends. This is a jour...
Step into the magic and mystery of Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a journey that blends the wizarding world with the city’s darkest secrets. Th...
Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palac...
Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore the...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 14, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by First visit fit, inclusions, duration, group pricing and weighted review score. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared selected city walks, castle and ghost visits, day trips and private guides from 277 Edinburgh tours; see each tour category for more options.
Start with the Royal Mile and castle, ticket included: €63 per person, 2h 15m, 4.93 from 2,821 reviews; explore castle buildings on your own.
Choose the English option for a long coach day to Glencoe and Loch Ness: 12h 30m, €54 per person, 4.92 from 6,699 reviews; cruise extra.
For your own Old Town guide, book the option for two: €131 per group/vehicle, 2h, 4.99 from 243 reviews; moderate fitness required.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile | First walk plus castle entry | €63 per person | 4.93★ (2,821) | 2h 15m | Explore castle buildings on your own |
| Edinburgh Old Town Historical Walk | Shared Old Town orientation | €24 per person | 4.97★ (1,671) | 2h | Group bookings are priced per person |
| Edinburgh Castle with Expert Guide | Castle entry and guiding | €55 per person | 4.96★ (407) | 2h | Outdoor tour requiring moderate fitness |
| Afternoon Old Town & Underground Ghost Tour | Afternoon ghost and vault walk | €19 per person | 4.81★ (1,700) | 1h | Children under five cannot join |
| Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands | Long Highlands coach day | €54 per person | 4.92★ (6,699) | 12h 30m | Food and the optional cruise cost extra |
| St Andrews & Fife Small Group Day Tour | A shorter day by mini-coach | €74 per person | 4.73★ (2,241) | 8h 30m | Admission fees are extra |
| Isle of Skye & Scottish Highlands | Skye by coach, 3 days | €448 per person | 4.94★ (1,377) | 3 days | B&B Double or Twin: minimum two people |
| Private Old Edinburgh Tour | Your own Old Town guide | €131 per group/vehicle | 4.99★ (243) | 2h | Group rate changes with party size |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
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Step into the magic and mystery of Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a journey that blends the wizarding world with the city’s darkest secrets. Th...
We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscap...
What makes this experience unique is the fact that it is a very hands on, bespoke, personal and very knowledgeable workshop like no other in the count...
During your private 4-Hour Tour soak up the amazing sights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh. You will be shown around in a comfortable and sp...
Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural...
This is a 2-14 day private tour of the Scottish Highlands operated by Dirty Daves.... there is no set Itinerary..... no rules and no holds barred........
Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore the...
Explore the Highlands as you travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The spectacular scenery features filming locations from ...
This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & Discover Stunni...
This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows ...
For an introduction without a castle visit, book the Old Town Historical Walk. Choose a guided castle visit for the fortress itself, or a ghost tour for a separate themed outing. Walking tours have a median duration of 2 hours, castle tours 2.5 hours, and ghost tours 1.5 hours. For example, Edinburgh Old Town Historical Guided Walking Tour: 4.97 from 1,671 reviews at €24 per person. Choose a castle option that explicitly includes entry if you want a single booking.
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For a short Edinburgh stay, build around city tours: median €40 per person and 2 hours. An outing beyond the city needs a separate day or longer. The middle half of city tour prices runs from €24 to €76 per person. Tours outside Edinburgh have medians of €102 per person and 12 hours. For example, Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: from reviews at per person. Budget separately for prices charged per group or per vehicle.
Book a shared walk for a city introduction. If hotel pickup matters, start with private tours: 42 of 62 include it. Medians per person as listed are €67 shared and €182 private: a spread between different products, not a premium. Among private tours, 36 quote for a whole group or vehicle, with a median of €777. The shared Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh: 4.96 from 2,008 reviews at €31 per person. For a walk priced per group, divide the group price by your party size. For a driving tour priced per vehicle, divide the vehicle price by your party size.
Start with a city walk for a family introduction; use the kids filter for a stroller or infant. The Afternoon Old Town & Underground Ghost Tour excludes children under five. The kids filter means strollers and infants accepted: 20 of 33 walks qualify, alongside 5 of 28 ghost tours. The Afternoon Old Town & Underground Ghost Tour: 4.81 from 1,700 reviews at €19 per person. The filter does not establish suitability for every child's age.
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For a spare day, choose St Andrews for a shorter outing or Loch Ness and the Highlands for a long day. Plan Skye as a separate trip with overnight stays. Median durations are 8 hours for St Andrews, 12.5 hours for Loch Ness and 72 hours for Skye. For example, St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small Group Day Tour uses a mini-coach: 4.73 from 2,241 reviews at €74 per person. Admission fees are extra.
If hotel collection matters, choose a day trip from the pickup results. Across Edinburgh, shared tours list pickup on 1 of 215 options. In the day trips selection, 25 of 90 list hotel pickup. One example of an outing beyond Edinburgh is Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry: 4.79 from 7,381 reviews at €58 per person. Hotel collection is a separate inclusion: filter first, then confirm that your hotel is covered.
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For a spare afternoon, book the Johnnie Walker Signature Experience for whisky or the Chocolatarium for chocolate. Reserve a separate day for whisky trips outside Edinburgh. Food tours have a median duration of 2 hours; in-town whisky tours have a median of 1.5 hours. For example, the Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience: 4.97 from 4,875 reviews at €33 per person. The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience: 4.96 from 1,622 reviews at €30 per person.
Figures in these answers come from the 277 tours on this page, as of October 14, 2026.