Edinburgh, United KingdomEdinburgh for history geeks
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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Top experiences in Edinburgh
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Slide 1 of 1, Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
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Guided Tours
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Slide 1 of 1, Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
Slide 1 of 1, palace of holyroodhouse entry tickets & private guided tour of queen elizabeth ii private apartments-1
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Slide 1 of 1, Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
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Slide 1 of 1, Underground stone corridor with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Slide 1 of 1, Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.
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Slide 1 of 1, Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
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Slide 1 of 1, Hikers on a trail overlooking a loch in the Isle of Skye, The Highlands.
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Slide 1 of 1, Edinburgh Vaults stone circle in dimly lit underground chamber.
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Slide 1 of 1, Guests on a guided tour in a dimly lit Edinburgh alleyway.
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Slide 1 of 1, Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.
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Slide 1 of 1, Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
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Slide 1 of 1, Stirling Castle entrance with visitors walking on cobblestone path, Scotland.
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Slide 1 of 1, Steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with lush green hills in the background.
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Slide 1 of 1, Visitors exploring the grand atrium of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
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Slide 1 of 1, Visitors walking towards Midhope Castle in Scotland, surrounded by green trees and a clear sky.
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Slide 1 of 1, Aerial view of Fort Augustus with Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.
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Slide 1 of 1, Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock under a clear blue sky.
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Slide 1 of 1, Coastal view of fishing village in Fife, Scotland, with rocky shoreline and ocean waves.
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Slide 1 of 1, Hiker standing on rocky peak of Ben Nevis with expansive mountain views.
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Slide 1 of 1, Person on broomstick in front of Alnwick Castle exterior, England.
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Slide 1 of 1, Tour group exploring historic Edinburgh courtyard with statue, part of Witches of Edinburgh tour.
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What our guests say
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Merve O
TurkeySolo
4/5
The tour guy was great. But I guess I had high expectations since vaults does not seem that much attractive to me. But anyways if you are into the history give it a try
Underground Vaults Tour
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Kate N
CanadaSolo
5/5
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
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Jennifer H
United StatesSolo
5/5
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Our guide, Ricky, was amazing! Charming, funny and very knowledgeable. One of the guests had some mobility issues and he was very solicitous of her without making a big deal about it. He showed us some off the beaten path areas that I never would have seen without his expertise.
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
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Federica Z
Solo
5/5
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
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Giulia C
ItalyCouple
5/5
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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
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Caryjo E
United StatesGroup
5/5
Such a fun tour with a lot of interesting information about the darker side of Edinburgh. The vaults were amazing to see and Stewart was a lot of fun. I would love to do another tour in the future.
Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
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Michael P
Couple
4/5
We’ve already been to the Dungeons in Amsterdam and Hamburg. In Edinburgh, too, both the set design and the acting are top-notch. BUT: if you’re not a native English speaker, you won’t understand a word here! By comparison: in Amsterdam we understood pretty much everything, but here it was a total disaster, which is a real shame since the audience is international. But as I said: the actors and everything else are, as usual, world-class.
Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets
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Stephen R
United KingdomCouple
5/5
Absolutely brilliant!
Very interesting fun, and spooky!
Highly recommend!
Our tour guide Darren was amazing!
He's a very brave man who locks it all up at the end of the tour....all by himself!!!
Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
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