Edinburgh Tours

• Explore the city at your leisure with an Edinburgh hop on hop off bus! Choose from 14 city stops, including Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. In addition, you’ll learn about the city's rich history through an audio guide available in multiple languages.

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town on Edinburgh walking tours. Travel through the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys while learning all the city’s secrets!

• Enjoy a Harry Potter walking tour Edinburgh offers and find the spots where J.K. Rowling found inspiration for her world-famous books.

• Listen to the ghostly tales on Edinburgh ghost tours and travel back in time to the terrifying past of old Edinburgh. Discover the city’s haunted alleyways with this spooky night tour!

• Uncover the real history beneath Edinburgh's streets. With an Edinburgh underground tour, you’ll explore the largest system of underground caverns below Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

• After you’ve visited Edinburgh’s top sights, it’s time to experience some of the most breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Book an Edinburgh to Loch Ness trip, and try your luck at spotting Nessie. Or visit Glencoe, one of the most scenic valleys in the country.

When it comes to the Scottish capital, the city is a photographer’s dream. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Walk under the Stockbridge Market Arch. This old archway in the gorgeous Stockbridge neighborhood in Edinburgh is picture perfect!

• Snap a classic photograph of the stunning Edinburgh Castle exterior with gargoyles and sculptures.

• Capture one of the most charming streets in Edinburgh, Victoria Street. Located in the Old Town, this road is dotted with colorful shops and restaurants.

Do you want to be featured on our social media? Choose the best snap of your city sightseeing Edinburgh experience, post it on your IG, and tag #dotravelgram.

• Reserve your Edinburgh tours in advance to secure your spot, especially if you’re traveling during the high season.

• When planning a trip with your family or friends, small-group tours make for a better experience. Additionally, if you’d like a completely personalized activity, private tours allow you to customize the itinerary to your liking.

• If you’re looking into visiting the Edinburgh Castle on your own, make sure to purchase skip-the-line tickets. This way, you’ll enter the site faster and enjoy more time to explore. 

• Whether it’s in the city or in the Highlands where you spend your time, make sure to prepare yourself for rainy weather. Wear waterproof shoes and put on a rain jacket.

• Due to uneven surfaces and steep inclines, the Edinburgh tours underground experience is not recommended for those with limited mobility.

• There are 11 major festivals happening every year, therefore when planning your visit to Edinburgh, keep those in mind. The world's largest arts festival, Festival Fringe, takes place in August.