Edinburgh

15 Best Edinburgh Walking Tours

This page compares the walking tours that cover Edinburgh properly, Old Town and New Town both. The two districts share a UNESCO listing. The Royal Mile itself runs downhill from the castle to Holyrood.

1.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

Casting spells and unraveling mysteries, join the adventure on the 'Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour' to uncover the hidden connections between reality and fantasy.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Such a fun tour - I was completely unaware of how deep a connection Harry Potter had, and J.K. Rowling’s inspirations were, to Edinburgh. And Robbie was a blast! He kept the trip exciting, involved, and connective. We had a great time and definitely recommend…”

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2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour With Entry Ticket

Uncover the enigmatic ties of the Stone of Destiny on a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, where tales of intrigue and power await.

★ 4.7

“The tour was excellent, we particularly liked the guide AYRTON, he gave us plenty of information in a very detailed way, such an excellent knowledge of him of all historical events and also very good leading skills. Astounding! Brilliant tour we would definitely recommend”

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3.Underground Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Hear the chilling tales of criminals, the homeless, and witches as you descend into the mysterious vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town.

★ 4.5

“Great tour of the volts - walked some of the Royal Mile with our tour guide telling stories and the history of Edinburgh, and into the volts. Thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. Highly recommend.”

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4.Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Get ready to delve into the chilling secrets of Edinburgh's haunted past on the Darkside Walking Tour, where the line between myth and reality blurs, leaving you questioning what truly lurks in the shadows.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful time, very personalized tour, knowledgeable and very kind guide, impressive historical sights”

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7.Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Take a walk through Edinburgh's Old Town and uncover tantalizing tales of triumph, tragedy, and... something else waiting to be discovered.

★ 5.0

“We went on a tour around Edinburgh with English Ben - what a GUY. He was so entertaining, enthusiastic and had a great sense of humour. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting”

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8.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Crawl beneath the streets of Edinburgh and uncover chilling secrets that will leave you questioning what lies beyond the darkness.

★ 4.5

“It was really good and interesting and the tour guide who’s name was Darren was really good at telling the stories of the graveyard and vaults had a great time”

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9.Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

Wander into the shadows of Edinburgh's Old Town on a Ghost Walking Tour and unlock the chilling mysteries that await...

★ 4.6

“Sonia had so many interesting things to say about Edinburgh. We was so entertained. She is very professional guide. We will recommend your tour to our friends and we'll be back for another tour in future. Many thanks Sonia.”

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10.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

Embark on the Edinburgh Harry Potter Walking Tour and uncover mysterious secrets that will leave you spellbound and craving for more.

★ 4.7

“The guide was the cutest, funniest and had so much knowledge about Harry Potter, we loved it and a big recommendation to anyone! Thank you Kristal you were so much fun and we loved the tour with you :)”

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11.Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Discover the hidden treasures of Edinburgh's Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour, where captivating stories and surprises await, from the Castle to the Grassmarket...

★ 5.0

“We lucked out and our small group had only 2 couples, so it was very personalized. Craig was a wonder guide with tons of information. He made the experience fun, and we saw so many fantastic things.”

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12.Small Group Royal Mile Walking Tour With Optional Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Take a step back in time and discover the hidden treasures of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, with an optional entry to Edinburgh Castle that will leave you wanting more.

★ 5.0

“There is a lot of walking on this tour, and a significant part of it is uphill. But I would retake the tour, because the guide was very knowledgeable.”

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15.Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour

Curious to uncover the secrets of Edinburgh Castle? Step into history with the Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour and prepare to be captivated.

★ 4.5

“Charles was very informative on the history of the castle and Scotland itself. Great job Charles. The tour was held on the grounds of the castle but we did not enter anything inside as part of the tour.”

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5.0Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$65.07 4.7Edinburgh’s Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour. Kids Free!2 hours$20 5.0Edinburghs Dark Side, Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$22.19 4.8Edinburgh: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour3 hours$47 4.7Edinburgh: 3-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Italian3 hours$20 5.0Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour With Castle Tickets5 hours (approx.)$112.34 4.5Small Group Edinburgh Night Walking Tour With Underground Vaults1 hour (approx.)$37.46 5.0JK Rowling S Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh2 hours (approx.)$24.19 4.7Edinburgh: Guided Harry Potter Walking Tour2 hours$20 4.9Edinburgh: Old Town History Walking Tour2 hours$24 4.5Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$36.05 5.0Edinburgh: Comedy Walking Tour With Professional Comedian2 hours$35 4.5London Walking Tour With Tower of London and Medieval Banquet – Edinburgh4 hours (approx.)$102.59 4.6Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Old Town Historical Walking Tour1.5 hours$32 4.6Edinburgh: Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Spanish1.3 hours$26 4.7Edinburgh: Small-Group Old Town Historical Walking Tour$36 4.8Edinburgh: Dark History Royal Mile Walking Tour2 hours$20 5.0Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$436.71 5.0Edinburgh Old Town Beer Small-Group Walking Tour With Tastings2 hours (approx.)$63.77 4.8Edinburgh: Old Town Guided Walking Tour and Beer Tasting2 hours$62 4.5Edinburghs Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour Kids Free2 hours (approx.)$20.80 4.5Edinburgh Cheese Tasting Foodie Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$48.52 5.0History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$24.95 4.8Edinburgh Ghosts & Gore Walking Tour1.5 hours$22