Edinburgh · WALKING TOURS
72 reviewed
Below are the 15 best walking 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!!”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town to South Bridge vaults for spooky 18th-century stories, guided history, and a short but memorable underground experience.
“Good interesting your of both Edinburgh above ground and in the vaults. Tour guide very good and knowledgeable”
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 2-hour evening walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town with murder, witchcraft, cemeteries, and Calton Hill views for about $29.
“Just okay. Our guide was knowledgeable, but boring. I've been on a similar tour in Edinburgh before that was much more interesting.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town, mixing medieval history, folklore, landmarks, and Harry Potter clues for about $24.
“Ben was a great guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh. His stories brought the history to life … and were very amusing. Gave us some tips of places to visit later which we did ….and a good coffee shop recommendation”
A 1-hour guided walk to Edinburgh’s underground vaults, mixing dark local history, eerie stories, and a quick, fun group experience.
“If your English is not fluente/perfect do not go to the experience. The host just speak Scottish and I did not understand nothing, and I'm a little fluent in English.”
A 2-hour Edinburgh Old Town walking tour with a pro guide, UNESCO sights, and a $24.96 price point for easy first-day orientation.
“Kofe was great. Very engaging and informative. Explained as we we went along. Knew his stuff, as it should be. Would definitely recommend!”
A 2-hour Old Town comedy walk in Edinburgh with Daniel and Braan the dog, mixing laughs with landmarks from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars.
“This tour was hilarious. I had so much fun! Loved the comedy (definitely adult humor) and loved the dog! Learned a little about the city Edinburg—2 hours was not enough time to get in depth on the history but I enjoyed what I learned.”
A 90-minute night walk in Edinburgh’s Greyfriars and underground vaults, led by a pro guide with spooky, true-crime style storytelling.
“This Tour was so good! Darrin was awesome and a great storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and glad we chose the after dark time. Thank-you”
2-hour Edinburgh ghost walk: Canongate Kirkyard, Black Death, Burke and Hare murders, witch trials, and Old Calton Cemetery.
“The tour was very informative and fun. Highly recommended”
Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh connects Old Town spots to Rowling’s world, with a lively guide and a quick virtual Hogwarts assembly.
“Too be honest, this was my first time.doing a walking tour and it was AMAZING!! Sarah was so carrying and passionate about all those back stories to be heard from HP world. She is a true fan and explain with such a detial that you want to never end.”
A small-group 3-hour walk through Edinburgh Old Town and the Royal Mile, with story-rich stops 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.”
Small-group Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle walk with skip-the-line entry, guided Old Town closes, and views from Castlehill in about 2.5 hours.
“What a fantastic tour! We were so lucky to get Craig as our guide. His level of historical knowledge was amazing, and he had so many tales to relate as we meandered the streets and "closes" of the city. This was an excellent way to experience Edinburgh, whether you're a new visitor or have been there before.”
