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Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting

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Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting

The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle. There is...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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$52.36

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 1-day adventure through Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Scottish Highlands. This jam-packed tour offers stunning scenery, unspoiled landscapes, and a chance...

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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

A chocolate experience to remember! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about how the beans are transformed into delicious...

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$42.78

The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket

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The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket

Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are...

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history...

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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

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Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh

As darkness falls, and the witching hour creeps ever closer, join us for a spine tingling, late night, 80 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old...

1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation

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Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

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Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt! Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local...

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City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)

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City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these...

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$30.60

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret

Explore the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Cold War located just minutes from Edinburgh’s city center. This previously abandoned three-storey R4-class...

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The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Food Tour

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The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Food Tour

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some...

4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation

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$170.02

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the...

50 minutes • Free Cancellation

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4.7 (1,451)

~~$34.63~~
$33.63

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Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour – Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

Melissa_P, Jul 2026

Fun and Informative

We really enjoyed the tour. Alister was factual, we all learned something, he was funny, we all laughed at his silly comments, he was thoughtful, he made each of us as comfortable as possible. My favorite part of the tour is when he showed us the perfect place to take a picture of the castle from outside the gate walls. The kilt just added to the fun of the experience. I recommend this tour especially if you want to know a little about the history a little about the architecture and a little about the Scottish life while having a smile and laugh.

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Islander Harris Tweed® Mini Satchel Making Workshop

661charlottej, Jul 2026

Fun memorable experience!

So much fun! A great way to customize a bag and learn some of the tweed and tartan culture. Fiona ushered us through brilliantly, and we made some new friends while creating our bags. Highly recommend!

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

anachristinat2024, Jul 2026

Edinburgh castle

It was very nice way to know a little more about the stories of the castle. Ignas was great!

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Vacationer23508, Jul 2026

Edinburgh Castle

Ignas was a wonderful guide with lots of knowledge and passion.

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Lisa_M, Jul 2026

Fantastic trip

We went to Loch Ness and did the cruise and castle. Along the way Marco stopped at about sites and described various historic places

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City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour

O5139ZVchristinab, Jul 2026

Very knowledgeable guide, interesting fact and exciting tour

We had a fantastic time on the Double Dead Tour with the great Alistair as our guide. His knowledge of history, details, facts was amazing.... and some good scares:) Access to the vaults and areas of the graveyard felt exclusive and learned of some very dark, and also tragic, eras and events of the city's history.

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Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret

Katelin_Maria, Jul 2026

Unique experience

Logan our guide was amazing and had so much knowledge. The bunker was a pretty unique experience with loads of history. It was interesting hearing about the renovations ongoing here and would love to come back for a look around once more gets done. The groups were a good size too- it didn’t feel too crowded which was good. For the price you really can’t complain and the tour was the perfect length.

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Nomad16386706868, Jul 2026

Beautiful Tour!

Craig was a wonderful guide! His driving is top notch. He shared all sorts of wonderful and entertaining stories. I highly recommend this tour for all adults and history fans. We took my senior mother and she could handle the pace well. However, our teens were a bit bored so my one recommendation is to bring entertainment for the bus ride if you’re bringing younger family members. Otherwise we loved it!

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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

Q383DSbrookep, Jul 2026

5/5 would do this again

This was such a fun thing to do on our trip to Edinburgh. My sister, my son, and I all had a great time. I loved that I got my own chocolates, made by me, to take home. I tried some uncommon flavors at the tasting, and ended up liking them so much I had to buy them. Sandy was our demonstrator/instructor/guide and he was fantastic. I recommend this for everyone

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The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

AutomaticRae, Jul 2026

A lot of fun!

We did the Chocolatarium experience, where we learned about the process of making chocolate. We tried a bunch of different types of chocolate and we made our own! Or guide Sandy was absolutely wonderful, and we had a great time.

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

_E3404KV, Jul 2026

Once in a life time experience!

Amazing experience! I'm glad I dedicated one day for a trip to the Highlands during my trip to Scotland! I'd definitely do it again, loved the views, loved the trip and most of all I loved Leon (our driver) who told us a lot of stories and jokes along the ride and made this trip unique! Recommended for solo travelers, like myself, it's a very easy and comfortable trip you should definitely do if you have the time during your visit!

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Islander Harris Tweed® Mini Satchel Making Workshop

Ms_Chissock, Jul 2026

Costs more than buying in the shop but good fun to do

Enjoyable time with family (youngest was 15 years old) - five of us and three others. The process is very straightforward and, yes, you can just buy a bag in the shop more cheaply, but it is great fun choosing which colours go together. The process is very simple and explained step-by-step, and they check the bag and tighten everything before you leave. Good fun for a group who like accessories.

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Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William

mathisd337, Jul 2026

Beautiful and Well organised

Magic experience 🤩 I reconnected this course 😊

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Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

B9928DBwendyp, Jul 2026

A well delivered history lesson.

My Tour Guide, Karis, was very entertaining, knowledgeable and a fantastic driver.I enjoyed her sense of humor. She was courteous, polite and ensured you were enjoying the tour.Visiting the Kelpies was an artistic eye-opening experience.A classroom lesson on the Loch Lomond, by boat, was the perfect way to start my day. Soft morning breeze on the Loch opened my mind to the sound of my educator, and captain of my boat cruise. The scenery of the duns was both lovely and peaceful.Karis knowledge of the Scottish History is brilliant, I felt as if I was locked in a time capsule with her and reliving Scotland's birth to date.A visit to the Sterling Castle, ended the day perfectly.I highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking to quench their thirst for a real Scottish version of history, Kings, Queens and Clans.

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Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

95tommia, Jul 2026

Perfectly timed and executed

Nice and funny guide (Karis), who in totally relaxed fashion told details and stories while navigating narrow roads. Mood was relaxed and sunny.Timings/stops were just correct; not too long, not too short. Bonus points for the evening sided visit of the Stirling castle; less crowded.

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City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour

Trouveur, Jul 2026

Amazing experience! The best tour I've had in years!

This is an outstanding tour! A real lecture on history from an outstanding guide! John (the guide) is amazing, extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. I didn't expect it, but it became the highlight of our Edinburgh trip. Thanks a million, John!

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