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Tours & Guided Tours in Edinburgh

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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4.7 Great 287 reviews
5 days

5-Day Best of Scotland Tour from Edinburgh

Experience the natural beauty of Scotland on a 5-day tour through the Lowlands, Northern Highlands, West Coast and the magical Isle of Skye. Focusing ...

Bestseller
4.8 Great 2115 reviews
1h 30m
#21 of 28 · Ghost Tours & Vaults

Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Your knowledgeable guide takes you to Greyfriar's Kirkyard, home of the famous Greyfriar's Bobby – nice dog – who had cocked his leg where rotting cor...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 219 reviews
2 days
#27 of 33 · Loch Ness from Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour

Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide:...

Bestseller
4.8 Great 4500 reviews
12h
#25 of 33 · Loch Ness from Edinburgh

1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mys...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 725 reviews
9h
#74 of 90 · Day Trips from Edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 177 reviews
9h
#76 of 90 · Day Trips from Edinburgh

Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick Castle (...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 296 reviews
9h
#24 of 26 · Whisky Tours

Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

*Includes entry to Glengoyne and Deanston Distilleries in the tour price. Scotch whisky is ingrained within Scottish culture. The ancient Scots used...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 261 reviews
10h
#25 of 26 · Whisky Tours

Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and ...

Free cancellation
In high demand
4.5 Great 75 reviews
1h 30m
#12 of 13 · Edinburgh Castle Tours

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket

Start by meeting your guide at the entrance to Advocates Close. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter ...

In high demand
4.5 Great 85 reviews
3h
#21 of 22 · Food Tours

The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the ...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 522 reviews
8h 45m
#13 of 14 · St Andrews from Edinburgh

Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St Andrews...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.7 Great 1157 reviews
10h
#61 of 71 · Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

When you visit a country, you often don't want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points. You simply want to step inside a nature documenta...

Free cancellation
4.5 Great 106 reviews
1h 45m

The Comedy Lock-In

Edinburgh's original Gig Above a Pub Comedy Club, and the city's worst-kept secret if you know where to look. The Comedy Attic is an intimate yet elec...

Free cancellation
4.7 Great 250 reviews
2h 30m
#22 of 22 · Food Tours

Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

The 2 hour crawl will be packed full of the finest of Edinburgh's brie-liant cheeses, with very mature fun facts, and the chance to heckle your quizma...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.7 Great 1545 reviews
1h 15m
#23 of 28 · Ghost Tours & Vaults

Exclusive Underground Vaults Multi-Sensory History Tour

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

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.

What to book first?
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile

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.

★ 4.92 (2702 reviews) · €63 per person · 2h 15m · Castle ticket included
Which day trip?
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands

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.

★ 4.92 (6699 reviews) · €54 per person · 12h 30m · English only at this price
Private or shared?
Private Old Edinburgh Tour

For your own Old Town guide, book the option for two: €131 per group/vehicle, 2h, 4.99 from 242 reviews; moderate fitness required.

★ 4.99 (242 reviews) · €131 per group/vehicle · 2h · Group price for two
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-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.

Best tours in Edinburgh, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 579 reviews
1h 15m

Lind and Lime Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting

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...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 223 reviews
2h

Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour

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...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 198 reviews
10h–12h

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscap...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 189 reviews
3h

Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

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...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 181 reviews
4h

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

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...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 106 reviews
3 days

Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour

Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural...

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 102 reviews
3 days

Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland

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........

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 242 reviews
2h

Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

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...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 221 reviews
12h

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe and Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

Explore the Highlands as you travel from Edinburgh through Glencoe to the Glenfinnan Viaduct. The spectacular scenery features filming locations from ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 158 reviews
4h–5h

Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

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...

Free cancellation
4.81
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Frequently Asked Questions

281 tours are available for booking in Edinburgh on Guidekin. The top-rated is The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh with 4.97/5 from 4,865 reviews.

Prices range from €4 to €1873 per person. The most affordable option is Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh at €4. The premium choice is 8-Day Orkney Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh at €1873.

Based on 195407 traveler reviews across 281 tours, The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.97/5 (4,865 reviews).

Duration ranges from 50 min to 8 days. The shortest is The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky at 50 min. The longest is 8-Day Orkney Skye and Highlands Tour from Edinburgh at 8 days.

Browse 281 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Most tours in Edinburgh offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.