Edinburgh · GUIDED
46 reviewed
Below are the 15 best guided tours we’ve reviewed: what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Walk Edinburgh like Hogwarts. Get sorted, take an audio-visual quiz, and visit Tom Riddle’s real grave in Greyfriars. $19.
“The tour was insanely good, I really enjoyed it. Robbie was a lovely guide, I recommend this experience everyone.”
Guided Edinburgh Castle walking tour with entry ticket. Great Hall, royal rooms, Castle Rock views, then explore on your own.
“Valeria was sooo knowledgeable and full of amazing energy! She taught us so much and makes it a lot of fun. She did. Brilliant job!!”
Guided intro to Edinburgh Castle with tickets included: stories from royals to rebels, plus views and time to explore museums.
“Easy pace, even with my 83 yrs old mother. Jules was friendly and informative. Very enjoyable”
A guided walking tour with guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, plus time to explore the Royal Palace, Great Hall, and more.
“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”
A guided Royal Mile walk to Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line entry, story-rich context, then time to explore at your own pace.
“Graeme was awesome! We learned so much! He answered all our questions and gave us a lot of insight about the history of Edinburgh!”
A guided Harry Potter walking tour through Edinburgh’s iconic Old Town spots, mixing movie trivia with real architecture and easy strolling.
“I have only 1 complaint... the location given when put in Google maps took me to a completely different location to the meeting point.... 2/2/2026 I missed the frist 15 min of the tour until I was able to locate the group and catch up... I would have been very disappointed to have missed it... so please check and confirm the meeting point location... the group and our guide were a marvellous bunch of people... our guide was a very knowledgeable cheerful and welcoming chap.. I would recommend this tour ,also perfect and fun for young children aged 6+”
A 1-hour guided walk under Edinburgh’s Royal Mile through the preserved Mary King’s Close, with plague-era stories and steep stairs.
“Great tour! Meg carefully explained everything and made the tour funny and memorable. Would recommend.”
120-minute guided walk through Edinburgh Castle with ticket included. Crown Jewels, St Margaret’s Chapel, and sweeping rampart views.
“We’ve had a great experience with my husband thanks to our tour guide John. He has a great knowledge of history and the area and his communication skills are really great!”
A 90-minute guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle with entry ticket included, led in English and designed for great views and easy pacing.
“Robert our tour guide was so informative and very entertaining”
See Edinburgh, Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Highlands in one long guided day, with Scenic drives, free stop time, and optional Nessie add-ons.
“(Lord) Brian was an excellent tour guide. He told interesting stories and gave factual information along the way! His jokes were not too bad either ☺️. Even though the weather was quite bad and extremely windy, Brian drove us safely. We also made interesting stops with plenty of food and drink options. All in all, It made for an entertaining bus tour and was amazing to see the beautiful Scottish highlands and countryside. Highly recommended!! Sandra and Shayne (from South Africa)”
Full-day coach tour from Edinburgh to Outlander filming locations: Falkland, Culross, Doune Castle, Linlithgow, and Midhope Lallybroch.
“We had so much fun. My husband isn’t an outlander fan but he still enjoyed the tour. Unfortunately, Lallybroch was closed but we still got some photos all thanks to Ian (our driver)! He was great and very helpful!! Thank you!! 😃”
Guided Scotch whisky intro in Edinburgh near Edinburgh Castle, with aroma training, a guided tasting, and a huge bottle collection.
“Cool projections help the guide explain the process and turn it into an immersive experience. Excellent shop at the end where I was able to buy some gifts for family.”
Skip the lines at Edinburgh Castle with included tickets, a 90-minute guided tour of the grounds, then time to explore at your pace.
“Our guide James was very informative and had some amusing stories to tell, he definitely knows his history”
One day from Edinburgh to Glencoe and Glenfinnan Viaduct by air-conditioned coach, with a guided run of top Highlands sights.
“It's my second time I have taken this tour . I will say it's a must do tour if you are in Edinburgh. Beautiful scenic stops in between , all destinations covered as mentioned in tour description. The tour guide was excellent, she never left us bored during the whole journey. Kept stopping at stops for restrooms, clicking pictures at scenic stops . The driver kept the bus temperature warm enough to make everyone comfortable even when outside temp was -3 deg celsius. A big thanks for it.”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town for 2 hours with a professional guide, story-focused stops, and an easy finish at Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“Urs war super, unterhaltsam, gut auf die Gruppe acht gegeben. Weiß absolut Bescheid! Keine absolute mainstream Geschichte, achtet auf Details.”
