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Ghost Tours
1 hour
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€25
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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€70
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Ghost Tours
1–2 hours
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€22
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Private and Luxury
2–3 hours
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€57
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Ghost Tours
60–75 minutes
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€26
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Bus Tours
1 hour
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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Literary Tours
2 hours
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€22
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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€61
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Ghost Tours
2 hours
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€24
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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€118
€106
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Private and Luxury
2 hours
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€22
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Food & Drink
50 minutes
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€30
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Dining Experiences
1–2 hours
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€31
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Half-day Tours
5–6 hours
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€92
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Ghost Tours
1–2 hours
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Likely To Sell Out
1–2 hours
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€47
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Castle Tours
1–2 hours
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€43
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Museums
1 hour
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€26
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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€84
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Bus Tours
2 days
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€84
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Museums
1–120 minutes
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€27
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City Tours
2 hours
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Culinary Tours
3 hours
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€114
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Full-day Tours
2–3 hours
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€59
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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€72
€65
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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€110
€99
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Ghost Tours
2 hours
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€19
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Food & Drink
2 hours
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What travellers are saying
- William S40 contributionsAustralian David was a great guide. Knowledgeable, engaging, and very funny. We’ve toured many castles in our day but the history and views on this tour were truly impressive - especially on a cool, brilliantly sunny day! Good value.Written 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- EmmaHughesLondon, UK1 contributionWe had a wonderful tour guide Rachel! This was something a little off the beaten track and we couldn’t recommend it more. Rachel was very informative and knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh while also making the experience entertaining.
Would 100% recommend!Written 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Araha U1 contributionViews were amazing, we saw plenty of the highlands plus our guide took us to an extra stop to see some Highland cows. Super knowledgeable, friendly, funny guy who gave us flexibility for time and still got us back on schedule. Thank you Michael (with red hair and beard lol)!Written 24 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Justin MacartneyBelfast, UK59 contributionsYou have to do it to experience it. The fantastic Doctor Knox. Paints a picture of Burke & Hare. NOT FOR KARENS. Too cheap tip wellWritten 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Alysha C2 contributionsWe did the Secrets of the Royal Mile tour. Marina our tour guide was excellent! She was friendly and entertaining and super knowledgeable. We enjoyed the pace of the tour, the sites and stories included, and easy entrance into the castle was a great bonus! Highly recommend this tour!Written 24 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- clare W7 contributionsWas really good fun. Bit Cheesy. Lots of laughs. Good ghost stories but not scary. Would recommend.a stop at one of the church yards where we got off the bus and had a look around.Written 11 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steve BNottingham, UK333 contributionsAs with other hop on hop off city tours gave a general overview of the city centre. Unlike in some other UK cities we were told the ticket was only for the day and not 24 hours.Written 22 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lesley M1 contributionOne of the best tours I have been on. Brian smith made it for me. Full of information and light hearted. Wouid recommend to anyone xWritten 23 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jamie890kent 2 contributionsMalek was a wonderful tour guide, absolutely brilliant, her knowledge of Harry Potter and Edinburgh in general were out of this world, couldn’t recommend her highly enough, best tour guide ever!! I’ll be returning and when I do, I wouldn’t hesitate but to do this again. She was clear, informative, funny, patient and kind.
Thank you Malek for making our experience unforgettable, you’re the best!!Written 24 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Blaž P2 contributionsGreat tour, tour guide Scott is excellent.. we did a full day trip, not seeing Nessie was a bit dissapointing.. 😁 otherwise super fun..Written 23 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Meander344377205701 contributionMark was informative and entertaining, I Would recommend this tour to anyone .lots of information about the old and new town , any questions we had were answered to the best of his abilities 10/10Written 9 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John B2 contributionsAbsolutely amazing one day trip! We were able to see so many things so it was very efficient as well. Barbra was an amazing driver and guide and was extremely knowledgeableWritten 24 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Samantha B2 contributionsAlisdair was an amazing guide and made the tour so memorable. He was so insightful, funny, and engaging. I’d highly recommend the tour and would love to tour with Alisdair again!Written 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tony d4 contributionsGreat time at the experience thanks to Aiden. Gave Great narrative to our tour ( tv worthy lol).
Fabulous info and great tastingWritten 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Margaret W1 contributionWow, what a fantastic experience! So much information, hands on making, and tasting everything- from the original 14th century Aztec chocolate drink to 2017 Ruby chocolate; from pure white cocoa butter to 100% dark chocolate, and dozens of flavours in between! Really knowledgeable and friendly staff. Exceptionally good value and highly recommended!Written 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
