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

“Nadine was such a welcoming and positive tour guide . My son who is 8 and is a big potter head was keen to be in griffindoor house as every child of his age would be . Nadine saw to it that the sorting hat…”

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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

“Great tour from start to finish. Very well organized with clear instructions on where to meet. The guide was engaging, funny, and knew their stuff inside out. We learned so much and loved the extra tips.”

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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

“Louisa our guide was excellent. We started on time and she had her badge so she was easily identifiable. She was informative and animated so the tour was interesting and fun. Plus she made a connection with us as she knew about The Ohio State…”

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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

“Probably the most professional tour I’ve ever been on. I love doing historical ghost tours when I travel and this was one of the best. Logistics were handled flawlessly and I even made a friend, as a solo traveler. The storytelling was fun, witty and…”

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5.Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

Bask in the shadows of Edinburgh's Old Town as ancient tales beckon, revealing secrets that will leave you spellbound and yearning for more.

★ 4.8

“Exceptional tour - Kofee our Guide was excellent, engaging, humorous insightful and kept the groups attention throughout - he made it both informative and fun ! we highly recommend this tour - thank you so much, made our stay in Edinburgh 🤩”

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6.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

The Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh takes you on a chilling journey into the depths of the city's past, where ghosts and mysteries lurk...

★ 5.0

“The stories are a little gruesome but fascinating! Our guide Luisa was great and we loved how she allowed a lot of time for questions.”

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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

“Our tour guide was very cheerful and kind. We could see that she was truly a fan! It was great to discover Edinburgh through this walk.”

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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

“Our guide, Stuart Usher, was extremely knowledgeable and related interesting facts and history. He also had a great sense of humor.”

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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

“We learned so much history and saw so much of Edinburgh without even noticing the walk! Marina was a knowledgeable and funny tour guide! What a great experience!”

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14.Edinburgh: Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault

A journey through Edinburgh's Old Town reveals chilling tales of witches and underground secrets—what mysteries lie hidden in the shadows?

★ 4.8

“We had a lovely tour with witch Hazel. Very atmospheric and a great way to see the city and hear about the history of Edinburgh focusing of course on Scotlands witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries. Very interesting with lots of information I…”

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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

“Our guide Alasdair was excellent. He’s been to the castle over 500 times. He had so much knowledge of just the castle and Scottish history. Can’t go to Edinburgh without seeing the castle.”

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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