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10 Best Walking Tours In Scotland

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked walking tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Walking Tours In Scotland

Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town - South Bridge vaults: the “why” behind Edinburgh’s underground spaces

1.Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

Most Popular 4.5

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town to hidden underground vaults under South Bridge, hearing grisly 18th-century stories in about an hour.

“Aimee was amazing! I decided to do the tour while on a small solo trip to Edinburgh and I’m so glad I chose this one. Aimee was so personable and knowledgeable and made the entire group laugh but at the same time taught us so much of the towns history. Would definitely do again.”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket - Meeting point on High Street, and where the walk ends

2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

5.0

Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour with entry ticket: royal palace stories, Great Hall history, photo stops, and time to explore.

“Our tour guide Valeria really made the tour very informative and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this tour of the castle.”

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English - Getting into Edinburgh Castle: skip-the-line, then use your ticket smart

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends - Calton Hill: Views, Monuments, and Beltane Fire Festival

Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Edinburgh Vaults and the torture exhibition: dark history, explained

5.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

5.0

1-hour Haunted Vaults tour in Edinburgh: guided underground history, a torture exhibit, and paranormal stories, starting from $33.29.

“Fun and engaging tour into the Edinburgh vaults. Good history and storytelling on a quick 1 hour visit through a fascinating piece of history.”

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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh - What you’ll see: St Giles, Mercat Cross, George Heriot School, and Castle views

6.Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

5.0

2-hour guided Old Town walk in Edinburgh with stories and sights like St Giles and Mercat Cross. Mobile ticket; $24.96.

“We took the Historic Edinburgh tour on 06 12 25. Euan was our guide and he was excellent. Very knowledgeable and interesting with a dry sense of humour. Euan interacted well with the whole group and everyone appeared to feel included. There was a very pleasant, friendly atmosphere. At the end of the tour, the…”

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The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh - Monkey Barrel Comedy start: vocabulary, banter, and the warm-up energy

7.The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

5.0

Comedy meets Scottish history on an Old Town walk with Daniel Downie and his dog Braan, stopping at key sights including Edinburgh Castle.

“We loved it - go for this tour if you like to have fun. Daniel is a blast and very sweet (sorry to ruin your street cred Daniel). Totally worth the investment!”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh - Greyfriars Kirk: the graveyard stop that sets the tone

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour - Starting at Usher Hall: A Baroque-Style Entry Point

9.Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

5.0

Royal Mile and Old Town walking tour in Edinburgh with a small-group guide, 3-hour route from Usher Hall to Scott Monument.

“Stuart was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. Good walking tour that wasn't too strenuous for an older family member.”

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Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour - Start at Mercat Cross: the Old Town energy before the climb

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