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Judge in red robe at Edinburgh Dungeon courtroom exhibit with audience pointing.
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip
Edinburgh Dungeon
from £80
£76
5% off
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 842 ratings.From £76
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Guided group tour inside the ornate room of Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour
Holyrood Palace
£55
Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings.From £55
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Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.
From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip
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£52.80
From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 208 ratings.From £52.80
Free cancellation
Group posing for a photo on a wooden bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness Small-Group Discovery Tour
Loch Ness Tours
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£70
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness Small-Group Discovery Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £70
Free cancellation
Edinburgh Castle exterior and interactive courtroom scene at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience
Edinburgh Castle
£54
£51.30
5% off
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle & Dungeon Experience. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 538 ratings.From £51.30
Free cancellation
Tour group tasting whisky at a distillery bar in Edinburgh.
Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry
Tours
£94
Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 223 ratings.From £94
Visitors enjoying a whisky tasting at an Edinburgh distillery.
Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience
Edinburgh Gin
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£28
Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience. Rated 5 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From £28
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Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise
Loch Ness Tours
£109
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings.From £109

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What our guests say

Teresa R

Solo
2 weeks ago
Jackson was such an energetic fount of knowledge about all things Harry Potter! Loved his Slytherin viewpoint and enthusiasm. So much fun!

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Cheryl M

United Kingdom
Group
3 weeks ago
What a laugh we had. The actors keep it all going to well. Thats my 4th visit over the last 7 years and I love how its been different each time We pre booked on line as it saves quite a bit of money

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Joel R

United Kingdom
Family
Apr 2026
Edinburgh Dungeon. I wasn't expecting much; some cheezy, tourist trip. WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. Edinburgh Dungeon is great fun. The front of house staff are excellent and the performers working the various scenes are an absolute riot! We went with our two boys, aged 10 & 12, and sure, each found this or that scene a bit intense, but nothing traumatizing. Just a lot of fun while learning the horrible facts of life in "Auld Reekie" during the Middle Ages. For those unfamiliar, this isn't just a haunted house experience with jump scares. It is 10 (I think, 10) well-written and performed scenarios from the darker history of the city. A solid 80-plus minutes of genuine scares as you're guided from room to room, spending time at a suspect surgery, a plague-infested street, a witch trial and a haunted mansion (my favorite), among others. And don't say you weren't warned about the leeches.... A blast and a real memory for the family.

Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Raman J

Couple
3 weeks ago
I loved the fact that the guide shared lots of stories with us—ones you can’t read on the signs—that are part of the city’s legends and history.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Gaurav K

India
Family
Apr 2026
Edinburgh Castle rises above the city like a memory carved in stone—commanding, timeless, and quietly magnificent. Perched atop Castle Rock, its presence feels less like a monument and more like a living witness to centuries of Scottish history. Approaching it, you’re met not just with architecture, but with atmosphere: the wind carries stories, and every step along the esplanade feels deliberate, almost ceremonial. What makes the experience truly elegant is the balance between grandeur and intimacy. The sweeping views over Edinburgh are breathtaking, yet within the castle walls, there are moments of stillness—chapels, chambers, and quiet corners that invite reflection. The Crown Jewels glitter with restrained opulence, while the Stone of Destiny holds a deeper, almost spiritual significance. The castle does not overwhelm with excess; instead, it reveals itself gradually. Its aged stone, weathered yet dignified, speaks of resilience rather than decay. Even the famous One O’Clock Gun, with its sharp interruption of silence, feels like a poetic reminder of time’s passage rather than a mere spectacle. In essence, Edinburgh Castle is not simply a destination—it is an experience of presence. It captures the soul of Scotland with understated grace, leaving visitors not just impressed, but profoundly moved.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Jodi J

Couple
Apr 2026

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This was amazing. If you get to Edinburgh don't missnout on this place. Holyrood Palace is just stunning. The staff was so informative and helpful.

Combo: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Marija D

Croatia
Couple
Apr 2026

+3 more

We had an amazing time, audio was incredible, the gardens are perfect, romantic, everything was on top, after the tour we had great coffee and amazing Carroll cake

Combo: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Moses K

United Kingdom
Couple
Mar 2026

+4 more

I was allowed to use your office bathroom by your friendly staff and the driver of the Red bus took a beautiful picture of my wife and I.....Ovarally we had a great time...Below is one of the pictures taken by the bus driver..he is really a cheerful man..

Combo: Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

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