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

    Harry Potter Edinburgh

    Landmarks
    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 £ 15

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    Edinburgh Ghost Tours

    Parks
    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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    Couple toasting whisky glasses at a bar during The Gold Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience.

    Edinburgh Whisky

    Located right on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, The Scotch Whisky Experience takes you on a fun, interactive whisky journey. See how Scotland’s famous spirit is made, explore one of the world’s biggest whisky collections, and enjoy expert-led tastings. For your first time? The Silver Tour is a great start! But if you are a whiskey connoisseur, the Gold Tour is calling your name!
    from £ 23.29

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    Urquhart Castle overlooking Loch Ness with visitors exploring the ruins.

    Loch Ness Tours

    Landmarks
    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 £ 49.40

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    Edinburgh Gin distillery exterior with copper stills visible through glass.

    Edinburgh Gin

    Restaurants
    Located in Edinburgh’s West End, the distillery showcases traditional copper stills and modern techniques. Tours include expert-led sessions on distilling processes, the role of botanicals, and the story behind Edinburgh Gin’s signature and seasonal creations.
    from £ 28

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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 £ 203.40

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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 £ 105

    Top experiences in Edinburgh

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    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
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    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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    Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
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    Multi-Day Tours
    From Edinburgh: 2-Day Guided Tour of Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands
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    Day Trips
    From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip
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    Commentary in each area was very informative a good mix of detail and fun facts The Red route took in all areas we wanted to see Hop on hop off enabled us to see where we wanted to be and maximise our time in the city The drivers were very helpful and friendly
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    Tanya

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    Learning history of Edinburgh through the headphones was great! We had a fantastic day out in Edinburgh as a family of four and would reccomend this tour. Staff were super friendly, and the buses were regular. Superb!
    Leon Kreft
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    Jul 2025
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    A really enjoyable experience. Robbie the tour guide catered to all ages in a really friendly, enjoyable and knowledgeable manner. Really made my kids day.
    Noelle Hall
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    Noelle

    United Kingdom
    Jun 2025
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    Friendly knowledgeable driver. Wonderful sights of the Highlands and everything fitted well with good breaks for refreshments etc. Boat trip marvellous.
    Thomas Euchner
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    Thomas

    Germany
    Jun 2025
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    The opportunity to choose between three lines and explore the individual sights. Then get back on and continue your journey. The friendly staff contributed to an unforgettable experience.
    Cassie Reed
    US

    Cassie

    United States
    Apr 2025
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    Purchasing tickets was very easy and we were able to see so much of Edinburgh in the short time we were there. We took the blue and green routes and enjoyed hearing the history and seeing the beautiful sights of the city.
    Selena LaRocque-Macchiavello
    CA

    Selena

    Canada
    Sep 2025
    5/5
    My fiance and I absolutely adored our tour! Jude our tour guide, was super engaging and enthusiastic and had some amazing stories to share! The vaults were super spooky and very cool. There is so much history all around you and it was an amazing experience to have!
    Natasha Reynolds
    AU

    Natasha

    Australia
    Dec 2023
    5/5
    Ross was a fantastic host. Really sold the stories (I actually felt a little queasy to begin with!) after getting past the queasiness and hearing the ghost stories and more about the history of Edinburgh I loved it. Going to the Blair Street Vaults was a cool experience that I'm glad I went on!

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