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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.
Ancient Mayan artifacts in a museum exhibit, ideal for history buffs.

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Day Tours
Day Tours
from £53.10
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
from £35
Loch Ness Tours
Loch Ness Tours
from £42.75
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
from £169.50
Edinburgh Dungeon
Edinburgh Dungeon
from £15

Top experiences in Edinburgh

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Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Guided Tours
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour
from
£35
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 202 ratings.From £35
Free cancellation
Man in a chair being confronted in a dimly lit torture chamber setting.
Museums
Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets
£25
Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings.From £25
Free cancellation
Hiker walking on a trail near stone cottages in Cairngorms National Park, Scotland.
Day Trips
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Inverness & The Highlands Day Trip
from
£54
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Inverness & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 1 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From £54
Selling out fast
Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.
Day Trips
From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip
from
£45.36
From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 206 ratings.From £45.36
Free cancellation
Coastal view of fishing village in Fife, Scotland, with rocky shoreline and ocean waves.
Day Trips
Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife
from
£53.10
Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £53.10
Free cancellation
Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
Day Trips
From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip
from
£42.75
From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 105 ratings.From £42.75
Person standing by a lake in the Isle of Skye, surrounded by grassy hills.
Guided Tours
3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Guided Tour with Optional Stay
from
£169.50
3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Guided Tour with Optional Stay. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From £169.50
Free cancellation
Hiker standing on rocky peak of Ben Nevis with expansive mountain views.
Multi-Day Tours
From Edinburgh: 2-Day Guided Tour of Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands
from
£129
From Edinburgh: 2-Day Guided Tour of Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 151 ratings.From £129
Free cancellation
Tourist photographing the Three Sisters of Glencoe, Scotland.
Day Trips
From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
from
£55.20
From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings.From £55.20

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Rhonda Bates
AU

Rhonda

Australia
Dec 2025
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David was very attentive and articulate. He ensured that everyone was together and could hear his commentary. His delivery of the facts and stories was clear and concise and meant we learned quite a lot.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Swetapadma Dash
IN

Swetapadma

India
Dec 2025
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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

3-Day Isle of Skye, Highlands & Loch Ness Guided Tour with Optional Stay

Jayanta Biswas
IN

Jayanta

India
Dec 2025
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Our Christmas holidays in Edinburgh and London were unforgettable, thanks to Headout's seamless booking platform. We booked a combo tour to Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Edinburgh Dungeon for Dec 22-23 at competitive prices. The app's clear information and straightforward cancellation policy made planning stress-free. Headout transformed our trip with its user-friendly interface and great value. Highly recommend for hassle-free travel bookings!

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Gillian Harris
GB

Gillian

United Kingdom
Nov 2025
Very enjoyable with well trained actors . Group not too big so you didn't feel 'lost' in the crowd. Well worth the money.

Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets

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