Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh for history geeks

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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Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Scotland, under a clear blue sky.

Day Toursfrom £57

Edinburgh Castle atop Castle Rock under a clear blue sky.

Edinburgh Castlefrom £39

Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness with visitors exploring the ruins.

Loch Ness Toursfrom £55

Old Man of Storr rock formation on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with rolling green hills.

Isle of Skye Toursfrom £207

Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, with lush green grounds.

Alnwick Castlefrom £112

Tour guide leading Edinburgh Ghost Tour in underground vaults.

Edinburgh Ghost Toursfrom £19

Colorful buildings and tourists on Victoria Street, Edinburgh, associated with Harry Potter.

Harry Potter Edinburghfrom £15

Underground stone corridor with steps on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Vaults Toursfrom £21.60

National Museum of Scotland Ticketsfrom £11.20

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What our guests say

Haakon F

Norway

Couple

5 days ago

Alex was amazing as we went through a captivating story of what essentially led to the creation of the vaults! The vaults were very interesting, and the hour went by so fast. Highly recommended!

Underground Vaults Tour

Joseph S

Couple

Aug 2026

Very enjoyable tour - Darren is a fantastic and enthusiastic guide - pitch perfect in his delivery - loads of anecdotes and stories, as well as being very knowledgable and entertaining. Great introduction to a great city!

Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Maria N

Colombia

Family

Jul 2026

It was an interesting, informative and fun tour that gave us a general perspective of the city, the history and what we would find in the castle. It was fantastic we were able to get in the castle with these tickets as the official ones were ale ready sold out!

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour with Entry Tickets

Kate N

Canada

Solo

Jul 2026

The tour is both organized well, and informative. All the staff are kind, helpful and clear in their instructions. What a gift to see and hear an incredible piece of history.

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments

Federica Z

Solo

Jun 2026

Great tour guide, very funny and helpful. Amazing landscapes. The isle of Skye is absolutely stunning. We spent two nights in Portree, a small but lovely Village.

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

Giulia C

Italy

Couple

May 2026

+2 more

A great tour, with plenty of stops—even short ones—to take in the scenic views. Alan was knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly! We also added the Loch Ness cruise and admission to Urquhart Castle, which were also really nice.

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip

Pauline S

France

Solo

Last week

It was a great day traveling through the Highlands, discovering Urquhart Castle, and taking a boat tour on Loch Ness. Our guide David was wonderful.

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

Christoph H

Germany

Solo

3 weeks ago

The whole tour depends on the guide, and mine was excellent. Truly wild stories that send chills down your spine just hearing them. Warning: The vaults are sometimes freezing cold, sometimes hot, and sometimes damp. One participant fainted, but the guide handled the situation very well.

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour