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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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Day Tours
Day Tours
from £57.60
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
from £39
Loch Ness Tours
Loch Ness Tours
from £63
Isle of Skye
Isle of Skye
from £275
Edinburgh Ghost Tours
Edinburgh Ghost Tours
from £19
Edinburgh Dungeon
Edinburgh Dungeon
from £15
Edinburgh Vaults Tours
Edinburgh Vaults Tours
from £19.44

Top experiences in Edinburgh

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Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour
Guided Tours
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£39
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 295 ratings.From £39
Free cancellation
Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.
Underground Vaults Tour
Walking Tours
from £21.60
£19.44
10% off
Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From £19.44
Free cancellation
Man in a chair being confronted in a dimly lit torture chamber setting.
Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets
Museums
£25
Edinburgh Dungeon Anytime Entry Tickets. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings.From £25
Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip
Day Trips
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£65
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 331 ratings.From £65
Free cancellation
Underground stone corridor with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour
Walking Tours
from £23.40
£21.06
10% off
Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From £21.06
Free cancellation
Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.
Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour
Walking Tours
from £23.40
£21.06
10% off
Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £21.06
Free cancellation
Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.
From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip
Day Trips
from
£63
From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings.From £63
Selling out fast
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
from
£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
Aerial view of Fort Augustus with Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip
Day Trips
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£108.25
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £108.25
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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
from
£147
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands 2-Day Guided Tour. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 151 ratings.From £147
Free cancellation
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
Selling out fast
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
from
£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
Free cancellation
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

Carlos L

Panama
Solo
Feb 2026
Linda was an awesome guide with lots of knolewdge and cool facts. Very interesting tour with a great guide. Overall a 10/10 experience.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

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

Jayanta B

India
Family
Dec 2025

+1 more

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

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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