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15 Best Edinburgh & Scotland Tours

Britain's best.

The 15 most popular edinburgh & scotland tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.

15 Best Edinburgh & Scotland Tours

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour - Callander coffee stop and the Highland cow moment

1.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands Tour

Most Popular★ 4.6

Edinburgh day trip to Loch Ness and Glencoe with Urquhart Castle and cruise options, plus long-coach comfort and real Scottish storytelling.

“Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the Scottish Highlands. The views are absolutely stunning along the way and each stop gave you a chance to stretch your legs and take in the scenery. Robert, our tour guide, was absolutely incredible! He was very knowledgeable, witty, and checked in with everyone throughout the…”

17,446 reviews12.5 hoursFrom $62by Timberbush Tours

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour - Meeting At William Chambers Monument (And Spotting Your Guide)

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket - Great Hall and Royal Palace: where Mary’s world feels real

4.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★ 4.7

Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle with entry ticket. Great Hall, Royal Palace, top viewpoints, then time to explore inside at your pace.

“I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the tour around Edinburgh castle. The tour guide Joe was very informative, knowledgeable, friendly and I liked his comedic presence. He covered many areas of the castle and was very clear in all areas. Would highly recommend to other people. Daniel M Petty”

11,699 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Long Day, Smart Flow: Why the Coach Time Doesn’t Feel Wasted

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets - Argyle Battery, One O’Clock Gun, and the Views That Feel Like a Reward

6.Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

★ 4.8

Guided English tour of Edinburgh Castle with entry tickets included. Expect big views, funny stories, and time to explore museums.

“Georgia (our tour guide) was incredibly knowledgeable about Scottish history and the history of the Edinburgh Castle. She was very charismatic, funny, and engaging. I felt I got so much more out of my trip to the castle, learning the history of the buildings as we went. Couldn’t recommend enough!”

9,933 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by Little Fish Tours

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From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip - Callander coffee stop: small break, big mood reset

7.From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe, and Highlands Day Trip

★ 4.7

Guided Highland day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct film spots, plus real Scottish history.

“Mohammed was our guide and he was fantastic. Such a long tour and he was always attentions to all of the bus. The tour is very long. But it was a nice experience. Amazing views!”

7,067 reviews12 hoursFrom $66by Timberbush Tours

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Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Ticket value: 24 hours, 9 languages, and Kids Go Free

8.Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 4.6

Hop-on hop-off open-top Edinburgh bus with a 24-hour ticket, 9-language audio guide, and Kids Go Free. See Castle and Royal Mile.

“The buses were very clean. I like the fact that these were color coded so we knew which bus was going to be on which route at all times. Edinburgh is a very small city so I do recommended doing both the long and the short line. We did not do the one with the…”

6,775 reviews1 dayFrom $24by City Sightseeing UK

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Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour - South Bridge Vaults: Walking Into the Arches

9.Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

★ 4.6

A 90-minute spooky walk in Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Kirkyard and South Bridge vaults, mixing Gothic legends with criminal history.

“Our tour guide, Darren, was absolutely fabulous. He was so informative and funny. The tour itself was brilliant, not rushed and we also had some jump scares. Well worth the money.”

6,607 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $32by Auld Reekie Tours

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Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting - The Star Attraction: The Glass and Marble Vault

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket

Edinburgh: Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Ticket - The State Apartments: baroque beauty with a changing-monarch twist

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour - Meeting at Lawnmarket and what to plan for during the 75 minutes

Edinburgh: Real Mary King’s Close Guided Tour

Edinburgh: Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour - How the tour plays out in 1 hour

13.Edinburgh: Real Mary King’s Close Guided Tour

★ 4.7

See Edinburgh’s preserved 17th-century street under the Royal Mile on a 1-hour guided tour with character storytelling and no photos.

“Very interesting. Our guide Anna was amazing and we enjoyed it very much. We learned a lot of interesting things and would definitely recommend it to our friends when visiting Edinburgh.”

3,950 reviews1 hourFrom $38by The Real Mary King's Close

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Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour - The Ghost Bus experience: a theater ride, not just sightseeing

14.Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

★ 4.4

Ride a midnight-black vintage double-decker through Edinburgh’s darkest stories, mixing comedy, scares, and landmark sights in 75 minutes.

“The bus was really spooky and the guide was excellent. told some good grisley tales. Was very entertaining. Highly recommend”

3,932 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $28by The Ghost Bus Tours Ltd

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William - The movie trail: Kelpies, Stirling Castle, and film-location pointers

15.Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

★ 4.8

Full-day coach trip from Edinburgh to Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Shiel, Glencoe, Fort William, and Pitlochry with movie-film photo stops.

“My friend and I were visiting from the States and wanted to explore the Highlands conveniently. We stumbled upon this tour and were delighted with our choice. Neil, our tour guide, ensured we had an enjoyable day. He shared captivating stories and historical insights about the region, providing valuable guidance at each stop. Additionally, he…”

3,366 reviews12 hoursFrom $60by Stewart.Tours

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