281 tours in Edinburgh, from €4 to €1873 per person, average rating 4.8 based on 195407 reviews.
Edinburgh tours on this page were picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 281 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices stretch from €4 per person for an Old Town walk to €1873 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 1,248 tours for Edinburgh. We screened all of them and kept 281: rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers, real tours only, each one read and summarised by Guidekin.
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Join us for a private tour as we embark on a truly magical Harry Potter themed pilgrimage through the heart of Scotland and into the Highlands. From...
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Explore Scotland's scenic east coast on a full-day tour to St Andrews and the Fife coast. Visit charming fishing villages like Anstruther, known for i...
Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye on this 3-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, with accommodation and r...
Whisky 101! An introduction to the history, process, and tasting of our national drink - whisky - all done in 90 minutes in a unique underground space...
Embark on a delightful day tour from Edinburgh, where Scotland’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes await. There are two versions of this tour ...
16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Have an amazing time and experience the best of Scotland in a spectacular 1 da...
Join us on a personalized private tour spanning 12 hours, designed to encapsulate the essence of Scotland in a single day! Experience the breathtaking...
Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramat...
* Tour includes entrance to Blackness, Doune and Urquhart Castles and Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield in the tour price. Other attractio...
Discover the rich history and charm of Edinburgh's Old Town on our walking tour through the city's most significant places and monuments including Edi...
16 clients maxiumum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in Outlander, and learn wh...
The Loch Lomond tour from Edinburgh has a little of everything that Scotland has to offer, from a leisurely cruise on bonnie Loch Lomond to the mounta...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 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 281 Edinburgh tours; see each tour category for more options.
Start with the Royal Mile and castle, ticket included: €63 per person, 2h 15m, 4.92 from 2,702 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 242 reviews; moderate fitness required.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile | First walk plus castle entry | €63 per person | 4.92★ (2,702) | 2h 15m | Explore castle buildings on your own |
| Edinburgh Old Town Historical Walk | Shared Old Town orientation | €24 per person | 4.97★ (1,669) | 2h | Group bookings are priced per person |
| Edinburgh Castle with Expert Guide | Castle entry and guiding | €55 per person | 4.96★ (406) | 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 | €73 per person | 4.73★ (2,225) | 8h 30m | Admission fees are extra |
| Isle of Skye & Scottish Highlands | Skye by coach, 3 days | €446 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★ (242) | 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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Lind and Lime Gin is forged from the talent, heritage and industry of Edinburgh and its historic distilling district of Leith. In everything that is p...
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...
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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...
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 1,669 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 €38 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 €75 per person. Tours outside Edinburgh have medians of €106 per person and 12 hours. For example, Lind & Lime Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: 5 from 579 reviews at €36 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 €773. 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 2,225 reviews at €73 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 219 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 7,359 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 4,865 reviews at €33 per person. The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience: 4.96 from 1,620 reviews at €30 per person.
Figures in these answers come from the 281 tours on this page, as of October 1, 2026.