The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Join this captivating 1-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the history, legends and scenic landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands. This tour explores Scotland's past with …More

Join this captivating 1-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the history, legends and scenic landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands. This tour explores Scotland's past with...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (164)
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$62
Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour

Join us on a personalized private tour spanning 12 hours, designed to encapsulate the essence of Scotland in a single day! Experience the breathtaking beauty …More

Join us on a personalized private tour spanning 12 hours, designed to encapsulate the essence of Scotland in a single day! Experience the breathtaking beauty...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (174)
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$101
4 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This tour takes you to the island of Islay, a Scottish island paradise, with stunning scenery, ancient history, traditional culture and home to …More

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This tour takes you to the island of Islay, a Scottish island paradise, with stunning scenery, ancient history, traditional culture and home to...

4 days
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$1,501
8 Day Isle of Skye, Orkney & North Coast 500 tour from Edinburgh

Spend an unforgettable 8 days with us as we explore Scotland's North Coast 500, Isle of Skye and Orkney Isles. Discover Scotland's most beautiful sites …More

Spend an unforgettable 8 days with us as we explore Scotland's North Coast 500, Isle of Skye and Orkney Isles. Discover Scotland's most beautiful sites...

8 days Free Cancellation
5.0 (122)
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$2,548
2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular...

2 days Free Cancellation
4.9 (186)
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$243
Walk Dean Village, Circus Lane & Royal Botanics

Escape the Old Town crowds on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s most photogenic neighbourhoods, featuring the Georgian-era New Town, historic Dean Village, and the …More

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Escape the Old Town crowds on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s most photogenic neighbourhoods, featuring the Georgian-era New Town, historic Dean Village, and the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$32
Pickering's Gin Distillery Tour, Tasting & Cocktail

Discover Edinburgh's quirkiest Gin Distillery on this small-group tour and tasting at Pickering's Gin. Whilst many distillery tours focus on big-name brands, this intimate experience …More

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Discover Edinburgh's quirkiest Gin Distillery on this small-group tour and tasting at Pickering's Gin. Whilst many distillery tours focus on big-name brands, this intimate experience...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$34
The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

Join the intrepid duo, Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through …More

Join the intrepid duo, Clart (as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (491)
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$34
Edinburgh - Old Town Stories

The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous …More

The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (72)
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$25
Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure on a small-group tour exploring iconic filming sites of Outlander with Scottish scenery, culture and history a long the way. Travel back …More

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure on a small-group tour exploring iconic filming sites of Outlander with Scottish scenery, culture and history a long the way. Travel back...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$83
Bespoke Itinerary Planning from an Experienced Tour Guide

Bespoke Itinerary Planning for your trip to Scotland and the UK from a Experienced Tour Guide. After three years of touring with customers in Scotland, …More

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Bespoke Itinerary Planning for your trip to Scotland and the UK from a Experienced Tour Guide. After three years of touring with customers in Scotland,...

1 to 24 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$69
Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour

This tour offers a unique blend of Scottish history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking scenery. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore four of Scotland's most …More

This tour offers a unique blend of Scottish history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking scenery. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore four of Scotland's most...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (54)
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$891
Multi-Sensory Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh

The witching hour has come — it’s time for a reckoning. Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and …More

The witching hour has come — it’s time for a reckoning. Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$41
'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond

We are awarded 'VisitScotland’s 2026 Best Outdoor Experience' — and we’re proud to be the only cycle tour company in Scotland to have received this …More

We are awarded 'VisitScotland’s 2026 Best Outdoor Experience' — and we’re proud to be the only cycle tour company in Scotland to have received this...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
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$95
2-Day Loch Ness and Inverness Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Discover the best of the Highlands on a 2-day small-group adventure. Stay overnight in Inverness, explore Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms, and enjoy a …More

Discover the best of the Highlands on a 2-day small-group adventure. Stay overnight in Inverness, explore Glencoe, the Great Glen and Cairngorms, and enjoy a...

2 days
4.8 (493)
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$428
A Silent Disco Adventure at the Fringe for August in Edinburgh

Following the last few years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team are back with even more madness and brand-new adventures to boot. Don …More

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Following the last few years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team are back with even more madness and brand-new adventures to boot. Don...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$30
Hike Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill

Uncover the full skyline of Scotland’s capital on Edinburgh's most complete hill-walking experience. This immersive 3-hour journey includes both Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat, giving …More

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Uncover the full skyline of Scotland’s capital on Edinburgh's most complete hill-walking experience. This immersive 3-hour journey includes both Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat, giving...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
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$35
From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Highlands and Hairy Coos

This tour is unique for its blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and cultural experiences. It takes visitors through iconic Scottish scenery, from the beauty …More

This tour is unique for its blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and cultural experiences. It takes visitors through iconic Scottish scenery, from the beauty...

11 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (177)
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$77
Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh

Enjoy a 1-day tour of the country and experience a fantastic introduction to Scotland through three of the country's most famous elements: castles, lochs, and …More

Enjoy a 1-day tour of the country and experience a fantastic introduction to Scotland through three of the country's most famous elements: castles, lochs, and...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (154)
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$76
Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick …More

This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (169)
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$101
Edinburgh: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour

Discover the history, golfing heritage and coastline of St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife on a private day tour from Edinburgh with Hearts & …More

Discover the history, golfing heritage and coastline of St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife on a private day tour from Edinburgh with Hearts &...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$407
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