SCOTLAND · REGION
Scotland's standouts.
The 10 things to do in Edinburgh that travellers rate highest. The castle, the Royal Mile, the underground vaults and the closes of the Old Town — the capital's best, in one list.
A 75-minute evening walk through Edinburgh’s closes, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and underground vaults with a costumed guide. English tour.
“Magggi Dickinson was hilarious! Are a chilly night tour worth trucking through the cold! Very informative”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town to hidden underground vaults under South Bridge, hearing grisly 18th-century stories in about an hour.
“This is well worth it!! Fascinating history and incredible story telling! I would do this again and have recommended it to several people since”
Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe and Pitlochry in one long day. Air-conditioned coach, expert stories, optional cruise and castle.
“The stop at Loch Ness has nothing to offer if you don’t du boat tour and not everyone can fit on boat tour.”
Small-group Loch Ness & Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with Glencoe stops and an included cruise with Nessie sonar.
“I took this tour with my husband, my two kids, my sister and her three kids. We came from the States but we consider ourselves mostly Scottish because our mother lives here. The trip was great, even considering that the weather was not. Kieran was funny, very knowledgeable and very engaging throughout the entire trip.…”
Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour with entry ticket: royal palace stories, Great Hall history, photo stops, and time to explore.
“Jen was very knowledgeable about Edinburgh Castle and the history of the area. We found her to be incredibly engaging and passionate about the culture and history. Highly recommend Jen as a historian and storyteller in equal measure. Best wishes from Gareth and Rebecca Belfast”
Edinburgh Castle skip-the-line walk on the Royal Mile with a local guide, then time to explore on your own after 90 minutes.
“Graeme was an incredible guide, keeping adults and children of all ages engaged. His accent makes the tour even better!”
A full-day drive from Edinburgh through Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct, with photo stops and a shot at the Jacobite train.
“Fisher was amazing and his dad jokes were on point. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. He even made the weather not rain the entire time. Thanks for a great tour!”
Join The Chocolatarium chocolate tour in Edinburgh: learn the cocoa-to-bar story, taste 30+ chocolates, and make your own bar.
“It was a lot of fun. Definitely recommend !! The guide was friendly and we tried a variety of chocolate of our choice.”
A 2-hour guided Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, hitting Diagon Alley and Castlehill, with trivia and games along the way.
“Give you really nice perspective of how the books/ characters of the harry potter came about. Also gives you some local stories as well”
A 2-hour evening walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, with murder, witch trials, and cemetery stops plus Calton Hill views.
“Probably the most professional tour I’ve ever been on. I love doing historical ghost tours when I travel and this was one of the best. Logistics were handled flawlessly and I even made a friend, as a solo traveler. The storytelling was fun, witty and entertaining!”
