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Immerse yourself in Edinburgh’s heritage with our selection of historical experiences and guided tours. Perfect for all you history enthusiasts.
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Day Tours
Day Tours
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
from £25
Loch Ness Tours
Loch Ness Tours
from £49.40
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
from £226
Edinburgh Dungeon
Edinburgh Dungeon
from £15

Top experiences in Edinburgh

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Loch Ness with surrounding Highlands landscape on Edinburgh day trip
Day Trips
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
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Guided walking tour at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, showcasing historic architecture and scenic views.
Guided Tours
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour with Fast-Track Entry
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£37
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Tourist walking Lake Loch Lomond
Day Trips
From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip
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A female tourist in front of Loch Lomond
Guided Tours
3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Guided Tour with Optional Stay
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View of the harbor in a traditional Scottish fishing village with boats and houses.
Day Trips
Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife
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Tour Boat on Loch Ness Returning to Fort Augustus in Scotland
Sightseeing Cruises
2-Hour Loch Ness Scenic Cruise
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Loch Ness with Ben Nevis in the background, surrounded by the scenic Highlands near Inverness, Scotland.
Multi-Day Tours
From Edinburgh: 2-Day Guided Tour of Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands
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Hiker in Glencoe overlooking Loch Ness and the Highlands, Scotland.
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From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip
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Three Sisters of Glencoe with tourist admiring the panoramic view, Scotland, UK.
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From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
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Rated 4.4 out of 5.0 from 103 ratings.
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Medieval torture devices in a dimly lit chamber, showcasing historical punishment methods in The Torture Chamber.
Museums
Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets
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