Cultural & History Tours Edinburgh

What Is It

• A guided day tour explores the hidden beauty of Scotland.
• A tour that takes you from the famous capital to the amazing Highland landscapes.
• It's also possible to take a whiskey distillery tour and have a taste of Scotland's own drink.

What Will Do

• Visit the Scottish Highlands and explore some of the most majestic views in the country.
• Try out the national drink of Scotland and may choose to have the optional "Famous Grouse Experience.
• Enjoy the beauty of Scotland.

What Inclues

• English-speaking expert live tour guide.
• Transport service to pick the guests to/from hotel or accommodation.
• Drink-tasting session.

Travellers Talk

• The tour was well organized and there was something for everyone.
• The experience was captivating and sharing in the national drink was an honor.

Is It Right

• Tour offers a lot of experience in exchange for only a little cash.
 
• There may be some walking along the way.

What Is It

• It takes you on a journey to see Scotland's ancient castles, impressive lochs, peculiar coastal villages, and heather-clad mountains.
• A day tour which shows you Scotland's iconic sights including some of the country's best-kept secrets.
• It lets you explore the spirits of the western highlands and take a look at its lochs and castles.

What Will Do

• Enjoy a full-day drive through the Western Highlands.
 
• Discover some of Scotland's most beautiful lochs and take a look at the longest one in the country.
• Learn about the heroes of Scotland and listen to the tales of their battles.

What Inclues

• English-speaking driver or live tour guide.
• A pickup service for the guests to/from the West Highlands.
• A full-day tour

Travellers Talk

• The tour was exceptional and the overall quality of its organization was impressive.
• A good tour of the lochs and castle as it showed an interesting but hidden side of Scotland.
 

Is It Right

• Adventure lovers would love the tales told on this tour.
• The tour offers a quick way to learn a lot about Scotland's heroes and their stories.

What Is It

• It offers an ancient university, jaw-dropping medieval ruins, and peculiar coastal villages.
• A tour to Scottish towns and villages that offer a lot more than their small size allows of them.
• A small group tour that takes you through a day in the Fife kingdom from Edinburgh.

What Will Do

• Take a look at the historic fishing villages of the Fife Kingdom and visit St. Andrews.
• Explore the beautiful Falkland and its former royal palace.
• Enjoy a view of medieval age Scotland.

What Inclues

• A tour transport service for guests to/from Edinburgh.
• English Speaking Driver/Guide.
• A full-day tour.

Travellers Talk

• The tour was fun and it had a knowledgeable guide that took guests through all the details.
• There was a great mix of stops on the tour and everything was organized properly.

Is It Right

• A trip into medieval times brings out your sense of adventure.
• The tour has so much land and information to cover, you'll never get bored.

What Is It

• It shows you the beautiful scenery which characterizes Kelso, Alnwick Castle, and Berwick.
• A tour to the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then to Alnwick Castle which was used to create the settings for Hogwarts Academy for the Harry Potter movie.
• It takes you to the borderlands between England and Scotland on this full-day tour from Edinburgh.

What Will Do

• Visit and learn about the town of Kelso with its ruined Abbey, town square and impressive boutique shops.
• Cross the England border and follow a route that was used by cat thieves.
• Explore the Alnwick Castle and learn about the different famous locations to have featured in the Harry Potter movies.

What Inclues

• An English-speaking Live tour guide is available.
• A transport service to/from Edinburgh in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-coach.
• A full-day tour of the connection between Scotland and England's histories.

Travellers Talk

• A beautiful experience visiting the countryside of Scotland to learn about its history and the guide was very knowledgeable and nice.
• The journey itself was pleasant but it's hard to overlook all the ancient beauty on display from Kelso to Alnwick castle.

Is It Right

• The tour can easily expose the historic relationship between England and Scotland.
• It can help learn a lot of history within a very short period of time.
 

What Is It

• A ghostly guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town.
• Move from street level down into the underground vaults.
• Learn Edinburgh's dark history from an English speaking guide and master storyteller.

What Will Do

• Walk the streets of Edinburgh on a ghostly guided tour.
• Listen to gruesome tales of torture and murder from your storyteller guide.
• See a hidden side of Edinburgh as you move from the old cobbled streets down underground to the vaults.

What Inclues

• A 1 hour guided walking tour.
• Entrance to Edinburgh's underground vaults.
• The dark history of Edinburgh as told by an English-speaking guide.

Travellers Talk

• A Very scary but enjoyable experience.
• A great way to experience Edinburgh's history!
• A Fascinating tour by a fantastic tour guide

Is It Right

• If you love giving yourself a scare and enjoy horror stories, this is the tour for you. It's equally good for those who love history, especially dark history!
• This is a walking tour so you need to be reasonably fit.
• Tours are not suitable for under 5's and the night tours are for adults only.

What Is It

• The tour introduces the history of Scotland, its amazing landscapes and one of the most famous Scottish exports - Whisky.
• Stirling Castle used to be a residence of the Scottish royals, while scenic Loch Lomond is the largest lake of Scotland.
• Glengoyne Distillery produces high-quality Whisky for around two centuries.

What Will Do

• Learn stories about famous heroes of Scotland, such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
• Visit Loch Lomond, one of the most beautiful lakes in Scotland, from a vantage point.
• Taste extraordinary Scotch Whisky in Glengoyne Distillery.

What Inclues

• Round-trip transportation by a mini-coach.
• Expert guide on board.
• Pickups and drop-offs at selected points.

Travellers Talk

• I had no idea we'd see so much in one day!
• This was a great tour!
• Beautiful lochs and castles on an informative tour.

Is It Right

• The tour is highly recommended for fans of Scotland and its history.
• People fond of capturing amazing landscapes by camera shouldn't miss this tour.
• This is a must-do activity for travelers enjoying Scotch Whisky.

What Is It

• Access to the 17th century subterranean streets located below The Royal Mile.
• A fully narrated history tour.
• Costumed characters help bring history to life.

What Will Do

• Visit the pre-tour exhibition room to get a basic understanding of what you're about to see.
• Then, with your tour guide and other members of your group, make your way below ground to Mary King's Close.
• See the warren of streets and spaces and learn about the people who lived here and how the lanes came to be underground.

What Inclues

• Entrance ticket to the Real Mary King's Close tour.
• Access to the pre-tour exhibition room and gift shop.
• Guided tour in English or Spanish with audio guides available in other languages.

Travellers Talk

• Very interesting, especially for those who enjoy history.
• A very entertaining and informative hour with a delightful blend of facts and humour.
• So much information and context, you really get a feel for what it was like in that time period.

Is It Right

• An interesting tour for those who like history and sightseeing, learning about a city's past.
• Not suitable for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues due to uneven surfaces, low-level lighting, and steps.
• Although this tour is not intentionally scary, some young kids might find it so due to the location.

What Is It

• A tour where you'll hear some of the spookiest tales of Edinburgh's characters.
• It is going to reveal the darkness hidden in Edinburgh and will be hosted by a deceased cemetery director; Mr. Clapperton.
• It includes tales of invasions, witchcraft, executions, and punishments.

What Will Do

• Learn about Edinburgh's ghostly side from the deceased cemetery director.
• Enjoy a good number of laughs and a few frights.
• Enjoy a tour that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

What Inclues

• Professional ghostly guide.
• A copy of best-seller Witchery Tales by Adam Lyal.
• Live tour guides and booklets are available in English.

Travellers Talk

• Fantastic tour that manages to surpass all expectations with the amount of thrill it offers.
• Mr. Clapperton keeps everyone informed of what's going on and makes sure that everything is interesting.

Is It Right

Anyone who enjoys a little horror should be part of the next tour.
• This tour always finds a way to surpass expectations.

What Is It

• A convenient tourist pass allowing its holders to visit the most important royal attractions of the Scottish capital city.
• The ticket entitles its owners for a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh.
• The 48-hour attraction ticket grants its holders to avoid waiting in lines at specified attractions.

What Will Do

• You will enjoy unlimited rides on the Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus.
• Save time when visiting the Holyroodhouse Palace, Castle of Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia.
• With the price of the ticket, you pay less for enjoying the services and visiting the attractions than by doing so separately.

What Inclues

• Entrance to the Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse Palace and the Britannia Royal Yacht.
• Unlimited rides on the Edinburgh sightseeing bus during the validity period.

Travellers Talk

• We used all 3 bus routes which saves money and time.
• This tour is a very good value.
• Great package! Worth the money!

Is It Right

• The package offers a great value for money to travelers interested to visit the top three royal attractions of the city.
• The ticket is very convenient for first-time visitors to Edinburgh and travelers curious about its past.
• The package saves travelers money and time.

What Is It

• A thoroughly entertaining ghostly experience!
• A theatrical ghost bus ride & walking tour through Edinburgh's most haunted places
• Ghost stories galore to send shivers up your spine!

What Will Do

• Ride the only spooky black bus that survives from the Necropolis Bus Company.
• Learn about the grave robbers, plague victims, and ghosts of Edinburgh.
• Walk in the graveyards with your spooky storytelling conductor.

What Inclues

• Bus ride on a black vintage route master bus.
• Commentary in English.
• A theatrical walking tour.

Travellers Talk

• What an entertainment!!!! Loved it loved it loved it....So much fun and information at the same time.
• Mr Volvo was hysterical. Great tour. Enjoyable time
• It was amazing, from the minute we stepped on the bus until the end!

Is It Right

• If you want fun and laughter mixed with spine-tingling thrills, this is a tour for you.
• Good for those looking for an evening of fun.
• Not recommended for younger kids or those who hate horror stories!

What Is It

• Edinburgh Castle is a big complex consisting of various museums that overlooks the Scottish capital.
• The tour reveals interesting historical facts about the historic castle.
• During the guided tour, visitors will see one of the smallest existing shrines and one the largest cannons they have ever seen.

What Will Do

• You will learn about the historical significance of the Edinburgh Castle and turbulent events related to the big complex.
• Admire views of the Scottish capital and its surrounding area.
• Benefit of the priority entry and visit exhibition venues displaying Scottish Crown Jewels, weapons and armor.

What Inclues

• A fast-track entry to the Edinburgh Castle.
• Assistance by a licensed and passionate tour guide.

Travellers Talk

• Overall, the tour was paced well and covered the right amount of history/information...
• I would definitely recommend this tour.
• Fun tour with a great guide.

Is It Right

• Edinburgh Castle is a must-see attraction of the Scottish capital, and the guided tour offers insights most travelers are unaware of.
• Especially recommended to fans of history and warfare.
• The tour is suitable for children and adults alike.

What Is It

• A 2 hour walking tour seeing the places that inspired J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter.
• A must for true Harry Potter fans!
• Discover Edinburgh from a magical point of view.

What Will Do

• See the architecture that inspired Hogwarts and Diagon Alley.
• Visit the cafe where she wrote some of the Harry Potter books.
• Learn how Edinburgh's dark history inspired J.K. Rowling.

What Inclues

• 2 hour walking tour.
• Guided tour in English or Spanish
• Insight into JK Rowling's life in Edinburgh.

Travellers Talk

• Awesome time exploring Edinburgh learning about Harry potter. Things were pointed out we would have never found by ourselves. A must for any potter fan
• So knowledgeable and fun. My partner has never seen Harry Potter and even he enjoyed the tour!
• The HP tour was truly entertaining from beginning to end

Is It Right

• All Harry Potter bookworms, young or old, will enjoy this tour.
• Best for lover's of the books as the tour is about the author and where she found inspiration rather than the movies.
• Muggles will enjoy the tour of Edinburgh even if they have no idea about any of the Harry Potter storylines!

What Is It

• A full day tour to see the beauty of Scotland's dramatic scenery.
• Visit Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Glencoe.
• See small quaint villages plus iconic locations.

What Will Do

• Visit Loch Ness and take a cruise in search of Nessie, or explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle.
• Visit Glen Coe, the site of the 1692 massacre of the Clan MacDonald.
• See Highland Cows, mountains, bogs, moors, hills, lochs, and more!

What Inclues

• Full day trip by coach with local driver/guide.
• Live commentary onboard the air-conditioned coach.
• 12 hour round trip.

Travellers Talk

• Great value and a wonderful sightseeing trip, would do it again
• Loved the tour. The information provided by the tour guide was interesting and insightful
• The trip was amazing, we really enjoyed it and we learnt tons of new things about Scotland

Is It Right

• A great way to see the countryside and experience more of Scotland than just Edinburgh.
• A good introduction for those who are short on time but want to see Loch Ness and other places.
• The price does not include food or entrance fees so do take this into consideration if you're on a budget.

What Is It

• An authentic Scottish experience involving different varieties of Whisky and traditional storytelling.
• Presentation of whiskies from different parts of Scotland.
• An insightful tour spotlighting the significance of Whisky to the national identity of the Scots.

What Will Do

• Enjoy traditional Scottish storytelling while having a few glasses of Whisky.
• Distinguish the difference between lowland and highland whiskies.
• Drink four different types of Scotch Whisky.

What Inclues

• Interesting storytelling and four types of Whisky.
• A lotta laughs"
• "Our guide and storyteller is charming and honest."
• "My husband enjoyed the whiskey and we both had a great time."
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• Join the activity to learn how best to appreciate Whisky.
• The activity is suitable for everyone appreciating great stories and authentic Scottish experiences.
• The tour is suitable for people not drinking alcohol since substitutions are available.
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Travellers Talk

• It was a really nice experience.
• Awesome experience.
• Worth it!

Is It Right

• Joining the tour is highly recommended for fans of excellent nightlife.
• Sangria and beer devotees should enjoy the experience in particular.
• Taking the activity is the right thing to do for cosmopolitan people wishing to make friendships.

What Is It

• It is a walking tour that gives you in-depth information about Edinburgh's history and culture.
• It involves two hours of visiting many of the sites of Old Town.
• It's a walking tour that lets you explore Edinburgh in the best way; with your feet.

What Will Do

• Take a walking tour around the many sites of Old Town.
• Learn about the history and culture of the Edinburgh people.
• Enjoy the great walking tour experience with the first 5-star walking tour company in Scotland!

What Inclues

• A ticket for the 90-minute walking tour.
• An English speaking live tour guide.
• A walking tour led by professional historians.

Travellers Talk

• The tour is amazing because of the guide's professionals.
• It was easy to enjoy walking around Edinburgh with all the information which they live tour guide was providing.

Is It Right

• Anyone who doesn't mind walking around for some time would learn about Edinburgh first-hand.
• A walk-tour can make it easier to memorize routes.

What Is It

• It is an exploration of Scotland's exciting capital on this private Edinburgh walking tour.
• Passengers follow a private guide through the streets and corners of Edinburgh and learn about the hidden attractions or gems.
• A stroll from Old Town to the Royal Mile and take a look at landmark sites such as Greyfriars Kirk.
 

What Will Do

• Walk around Edinburgh to discover its deepest and hidden secrets.
 
• Visit landmark sites such as Greyfriars Kirk and pay attention to the stories on how this place came to be.
• Examine the history and historic events that shaped the city into who it is today.

What Inclues

• Evening walking tour.
• English-speaking live tour guide.
• Brief history lessons about landmark sites.

Travellers Talk

• The tour was superb and everything was worth all the money that was paid for it.
• It's a walking tour that reveals to you the deepest secrets of Edinburgh.

Is It Right

• It gives you a hands-on tour of Edinburgh if you don't mind walking around.
• History lovers work to enjoy a lot of aspects of this trip.

What Is It

• It takes to under the streets of Edinburgh to listen to the gory stories on a tour of Auld Reekie.
• It takes passengers to landmark sites and famous locations such as the infamous stone circle vault and a nasty torture exhibition.
• A 75-minute tour of Edinburgh to find out the darkest and most frightening stories to have ever existed about the city.

What Will Do

• Take an exploratory trip above and below the Royal Mile.
• Visit a torture exhibition and learn how some historic torture items were used.
• Learn how people lived in the wynds and closes during ancient days.

What Inclues

• Access to a torture exhibition.
• A visit to the vaults underneath Edinburgh's South Bridge.
• A visit to the torture exhibition.

Travellers Talk

• The tour was exciting and managed to intrigued everyone who presents the dark and Gothic stories.
• The information given on the tour was dark and enlightening.

Is It Right

• It teaches detailed history on the grisly past of Edinburgh.
• It can be considered as a way to visit the past of Edinburgh once more.