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    Open-top tour bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings in the background.

    City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Tours

    Uncover the charm of Scotland’s capital with a hop-on-hop-off bus tour by City Sightseeing Edinburgh. Visit 15+ historic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and the Royal Mile. Enjoy engaging live and audio commentary, and explore the city at your own pace!
    from £ 18

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    Tour guide leading Edinburgh Ghost Tour in underground vaults.

    Edinburgh Ghost Tours

    Whether you’re looking for a fright or just want to learn about this historic city’s spooky past, booking Edinburgh ghost tour tickets is definitely something you'd want to do during your visit. Edinburgh has some of the best ghost tours to help you make the most out of your next visit
    from £ 19

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

    Harry Potter Edinburgh

    Experience the magic of the world’s most famous wizard with tours of the city where JK Rowling found inspiration for Hogwarts and her famous characters. Book tours of Edinburgh, perfect for families with kids as you explore the winding streets, and mysterious alleys, and see filming locations featured in the movies.
    from £ 14

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    Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness with visitors exploring the ruins.

    Loch Ness Tours

    Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness to Loch Ness with our unforgettable tours. Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands, visit historic castles, and search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.
    from £ 42.75

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

    Day Tours

    from £ 53.10

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    Steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Isle of Skye, Scotland.

    Isle of Skye

    Discover the rugged beauty of the Isle of Skye's dramatic coastlines and ancient castles. Explore this stunning destination with our range of experiences. Book now!
    from £ 169.50

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

    Alnwick Castle

    Landmarks
    Fan of Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, or The Transformers? Book tickets for Alnwick Castle, their prime filming location. Tour from Edinburgh with a local guide. Explore the magic of the castle in an air-conditioned coach. Reserve your tour today!
    from £ 135

    Top experiences in Edinburgh

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    Combo
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
    £52.25
    £49.64
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 603 ratings.From £49.64
    Free cancellation
    Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.
    Day Trips
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise
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    £93
    From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings.From £93
    Free cancellation
    Tour guide leading Edinburgh's Royal Mile ghost tour with guests.
    Edinburgh Ghost Tours
    Edinburgh: Ghostly Tales of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
    £25
    Edinburgh: Ghostly Tales of the Royal Mile Walking Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £25
    Selling out fast
    Guests enjoying a gin making experience with a host in Edinburgh.
    Edinburgh Gin
    Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Making Experience
    £120
    Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Making Experience. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £120
    Selling out fast
    Guests enjoying whisky tasting at an underground tour in Edinburgh.
    Edinburgh Whisky
    Edinburgh: Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting
    £40
    Edinburgh: Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From £40
    Selling out fast
    Tourist photographing the Three Sisters of Glencoe, Scotland.
    Loch Ness Tours
    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
    Selling out fast
    Participants smelling gin samples at Aroma Alchemy: Gin Tasting Masterclass.
    Edinburgh Gin
    Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Tasting Masterclass
    £65
    Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Tasting Masterclass. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £65
    Free cancellation
    Cruise ship on Loch Ness, Scotland with scenic hills in the background.
    Sightseeing Cruises
    50-Min Scenic Loch Ness Cruise
    £23
    50-Min Scenic Loch Ness Cruise. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings.From £23
    Free cancellation
    Tour group tasting whisky at a distillery bar in Edinburgh.
    Day Trips
    Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry
    £94
    Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 223 ratings.From £94
    Free cancellation
    Woman practicing broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle, England.
    Day Trips
    From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip
    £135
    From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings.From £135
    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
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    £129
    From Edinburgh: 2-Day Guided Tour of Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands. Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 151 ratings.From £129

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    What our guests say

    Stephen Graham
    GB

    Stephen

    United Kingdom
    Jan 2026
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    Robert our guide was great and so knowledgeable with all his facts regarding JK Rowling's early career writing the books. He made the 2 hour tour fly by. Even used his stick as a wand to change traffic lights during the walk lol. Throughly recommended for all Harry Potter fans.

    Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

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    Kirsty

    New Zealand
    Jan 2026
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    A must-do attraction in Edinburgh that is great for kids too!! The audio guide is very helpful and I love that it has a child version as this kept my daughter entertained for the whole visit- she loved learning about the history of this place!! Thank you to the polite helpful staff here, you make this a wonderful attraction!

    Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

    Gelly Gaultier
    FR

    Gelly

    France
    Jan 2026
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    The tour is very well organized, with a digital guide on a smartphone that you are given at the entrance, which has a very intuitive interface. The palace is magnificent and definitely worth a visit. It is not huge, so it is easy to find time to see it even on a short stay in Edinburgh.

    Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

    fabienne Gallais
    FR

    Fabienne

    France
    Jan 2026
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    Remarkable site. Very well organized. Competent, efficient, and highly professional staff. Very easy to access and very interesting.

    Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    Grace Leckey
    GB

    Grace

    United Kingdom
    Jan 2026
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    My partner and I were only in Edinburgh for a short few days and the zoo was the first thing that we did in googling tickets to the zoo had it was so simple and we had tickets exactly for the time we wanted on our phones within minutes, they were cheaper than if you were to buy them in person and we spent all day at the zoo and had a ball

    Combo: Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

    Adam Bruce

    Adam

    Jan 2026
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    This was a wonderful day out, the rockhopper penguins were sat right in front of us the whole time and a lovely volunteer had a super interesting chat with us while a group of three king penguins waddled over to wave at us. We were really happy to see all the animals had lots of room and many seemed to enjoy the attention and would approach us. Just a wonderful experience, highly recommend!

    Combo: Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

    Filip Karaivanov

    Filip

    Jan 2026
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    The interactions with the actors was definitely the most entertaining part. You could never expect who they would talk to and they made sure everyone felt included.

    Combo: Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

    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

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