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Edinburgh for first-timers

Welcome to Edinburgh! Dive into the city's vibrant culture and explore must-see attractions. Our expertly curated tours will ensure you make the most of your inaugural visit.
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Eurail train traveling through scenic European countryside with lake and forest.
Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days
Train Passes
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£244.56
Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 693 ratings.From £244.56
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Eurail train crossing scenic European countryside with mountains and fields in view.
Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months
Train Passes
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£411.34
Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 348 ratings.From £411.34
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Severed head illusion at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh exhibit.
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Admission Ticket
Museums
£24.95
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Admission Ticket. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From £24.95
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Cruise ship on Loch Ness, Scotland with scenic hills in the background.
50-Min Scenic Loch Ness Cruise
Sightseeing Cruises
£23
50-Min Scenic Loch Ness Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings.From £23
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Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip
Day Trips
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£63
From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings.From £63
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Hikers on a trail overlooking a loch in the Isle of Skye, The Highlands.
From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation
Guided Tours
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£275
From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From £275
Free cancellation
Hiker standing on rocky peak of Ben Nevis with expansive mountain views.
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands 2-Day Guided Tour
Multi-Day Tours
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£147
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands 2-Day Guided Tour. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 151 ratings.From £147
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Edinburgh Vaults stone circle in dimly lit underground chamber.
Haunted Vaults Tour
Walking Tours
from £21.60
£19.44
10% off
Haunted Vaults Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £19.44
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Coastal view of fishing village in Fife, Scotland, with rocky shoreline and ocean waves.
Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife
Day Trips
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£57.60
Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From £57.60
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Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.
From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip
Day Trips
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£66
From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 208 ratings.From £66

What our guests say

Milagros R

Mexico
Family
Feb 2026
Fabulous, it has been an incredible experience, the service is fast, convenient, excellent, I would like to stay longer to enjoy more trips.

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days

Swetapadma D

India
Couple
Dec 2025
This was a great trip. We enjoyed it the fullest. Highlands wer beautiful. Scot was just amazing. He entertained us through out the journey. There was no dull moment. He has so much knowledge on the history side of everyolace aswell. We would definitely love to go on more trips with Scot. Thank you

From Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, the Highlands & Loch Ness 3-Day Guided Tour with Optional Stay Reservation

Robert L

Canada
Solo
3 weeks ago
Although the process for booking train trips was definitely not as intuitive as I would've hoped, I am now more comfortable after having booked a few trips.

Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months

Edward P

Family
Mar 2026
An excellent tour. Lots to see and do and plenty of time to do it. Never felt rushed or shortchanged. Our driver Alex was excellent. His knowledge of the area was extensive and he provided plenty of unadvertised highlights to the tour that greatly increased its value and gave us some insight on Loch Ness and the Highlands from a Local's perspective. Well worth the money and would take the tour again.

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip

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