Edinburgh · CHRISTMAS
4 reviewed
The good christmas tours fill up fast, and the best fill first. Ranked below are the 4 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can book before the dates go.
Edinburgh Christmas walking tour linking the Royal Mile, George Street ice rink, Rose Street lights, and Castle Street plus Princes Street Markets.
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A 90-minute Edinburgh Christmas Market and Old Town walk with festive lights, market bites, and warm Old Town storytelling.
“Graeme was absolutely amazing—hands down the best tour guide we’ve had on this trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared information in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. On top of that, he was super sincere and genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great experience. You can tell he loves what he does, and it really showed. Graeme made the tour memorable, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly.”
A 3-hour private Edinburgh Christmas lights and markets walk with a local host, warm drinks, and easy ice-rink stops in the city center.
“We been here before a couple of year ago and were wowed then but now it's bigger and a lot better than before. The old rides and stuff are there but there's more stalls and santa land at the bottom. Beware everything is 5 pound or above but this place comes to life in the dark. The smells and atmosphere is amazing. It's a must.”
Private black taxi Edinburgh Christmas Lights tour with a castle photo stop, Royal Mile illuminations, and flexible stops for warm drinks.
“The tour wasn’t what we expected by any means. It was supposed to be a luxury mini van which turned out to be a regular taxi. We couldn’t hear the taxi driver at all during the tour due to the audio and the windows were fogged so we cRead more”
