St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh
This tour combines stunning East Neuk fishing villages, the beautiful town of Falkland, and St Andrews: a place of history, culture, and golf.
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour
A perfect tour for Harry Potter fans; visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for the Hogwarts Express, and take your iconic photo as the train crosses the bridge; explore Fort William and Glencoe in this one-day tour.
This tour is also now available in two departure timeslots: 7:15am or 8:15am. Please pay close attention to what timeslot you select.
Please note: This tour is designed to pack into one day as much as possible of Scotland’s highlights! While much of the journey is enjoyed from the comfort of the coach due to the distance covered, you will experience breathtaking views and scenery along the way.
Please note: The Jacobite Steam Train is operated by an independent third-party provider. Running dates, timetables, and service updates are subject to the train operator. Please refer to the official Jacobite Steam Train website for the latest service updates and information.
Loch Ness Glen Coe and the Highlands Italian Tour Guide
Enjoy a full day tour in Italian from Edinburgh to the Highlands and take the chance to see their breathtaking scenery. Take a glimpse of Glencoe, the Lost Valley, and of the extraordinary lakes set in the centenary woods. Take the boat cruise (optional) in Loch Ness and have the opportunity to spot one of the most popular monsters in the world. Before heading back to Edinburgh, discover the charming burgh of Pitlochry and stroll around the streets once visited by the Queen Victoria.
• A full-day trip in Italian to Loch Ness and to the Highlands
• Catch a view of the amazing valley of Glen Coe and of the Three Sisters mountains
• Enjoy a boat cruise (optional) across the mysterious waters of Nessie
• Admire the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, the Ben Nevis
• Take a walk around the Victorian town of Pitlochry and discover its old Mill and its famous railway station
From 29/03 to 30/09, the itinerary will operate in reverse order.
Royal Edinburgh Ticket - Hop-On Hop-Off and Attraction Admissions
This ticket includes admission to noteworthy royal attractions Edinburgh Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse as well as 48 hours on all three city tours - Edinburgh Tour, City Sightseeing Edinburgh, Regal Tour. The idea is to use the tours to find out more about the city then hop off when you want to visit each of the included attractions
.Explore Edinburgh with a 48hour hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket, and see the city's royal sights at your own pace. An easy and convenient way to experience the Scottish capital, this unique ticket offers unlimited travel on 3 different tour bus routes for 48 hours. Enjoy 360-degree panoramic views from the top deck of the bus, informative Multi-lingual audio commentary or choose a live guide, and the flexibility to hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops dotted around the city.
Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit
Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle!
Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations.
We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter!
Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city.
After the tour, you'll be given your tickets to explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle!
Warriors & Wilderness: Braveheart & Stirlingshire Day Trip
Venturing to the heart of Scotland will take us through battlefields, over bridges, and face to face with legends. Hungry for history? This tour is for you!
Embark on an epic voyage through Scotland's storied past with TRIPorganiser's exclusive private day tour, delving deep into the landscapes that played a role in the making of Braveheart and Stirlingshire's rich history.
This immersive journey transports you to the legendary Battle of Bannockburn, the grandeur of Stirling Castle, and the solemn National Wallace Monument. Explore the captivating Doune Castle, a cinematic and historical gem.
Our family-run business specializes in crafting bespoke adventures, allowing you to personalize your itinerary. Whether you crave history, adventure, or the allure of legends, this tour offers a tantalizing taste of Scotland's soul.
Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour
Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy a relaxing stop in the village of Aberfeldy on this Scottish Whisky trail.
City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)
Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these tunnels were once 'home' to men, women and children living in utter misery.
Experience Edinburgh's dark past as you listen to stories about what really happened beneath the city's streets and what might have stayed behind ...
• 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's underground city, led by a local expert guide.
PLEASE NOTE
During very busy times of the year, tours are marked SOLD OUT when places are still available, in order to avoid over-booking. Contact us if the tour you want is marked SOLD OUT, in case places are available.
Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide
LEAVES FROM WATERLOO PLACE or JOIN AT ANY STOP
What better way to experience Edinburgh than on board this live guided hop on, hop off city tour. Each guide has different stories about this beautiful city - get the best views from upstairs on this half-topped bus. Why not take a complete tour to get your bearings before deciding where to hop off and explore further. Lots of discounts available with your ticket around the tour route too, make sure you pick up a brochure on board.
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles
Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray and explore its 18th century castle before reaching the village of Luss. Your modern coach will ensure that you see some of the best sites that Scotland has to offer in comfort on this 10 hour tour of the Highlands.
Inveraray Castle is open to visitors Thursday to Monday, 26 March – 31 October
Stirling Castle-Falkirk Wheel-Kelpies Private Tour from Edinburgh
This circular day trip from Edinburgh takes you through the heart of Scotland’s Lowlands and into the edges of the Highlands. You’ll see iconic landmarks, meet shaggy Highland cows, and discover Scotland’s history, engineering, and eccentric architecture — all in a single, scenic day.
Arrival Transfer: Airport EDI to Edinburgh by Luxury Van
Reliable ground transportation from the airport
The modern traveler will appreciate the importance of being able to seamlessly travel from the airport. If you’re traveling multiple times a year to far flung lands, you’ll be well aware of the individual and unique pitfalls and difficulties that can await your journeys from the airport. With a reliable airport transfer, you can experience the same high levels of service wherever you are - a familiar feeling in often unfamiliar environments. Your chauffeur will greet you in the airport as you touch down, ready to help you with your luggage to your waiting vehicle before delivering you smoothly and directly to your waiting accommodation in the city.
Braveheart Tour-William Wallace & Stirling Castle Private Tour
A private Stirling tour is unique due to several key aspects:
*Personalised Itinerary
*Flexibility
*Exclusive Access
*Comfort and Privacy
*Special Experiences
*Expert Guides-Private tours are often led by knowledgeable local guides who provide detailed historical context and engaging stories.
These elements make a private Stirling tour a unique, immersive, and memorable way to explore the rich history and stunning landscapes of this iconic Scottish city
Tour will be our traditional Black Cab-LEVC TXE VISTA COMFORT PLUS within full Air-Conditioned & Heating control vehicle. Vehicle are fully insured and have full public liability insurance. Our driver & guide are officially recognised by the City of Edinburgh Council. All tours are priced per vehicle which can hold up to 6 passengers. We assured fully safe & secure every tour with bespoke tour, also provide any pick up or drop off in Edinburgh based location, including Air-port transport.
Highlights from the Royal Mile: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Tune into ancient and modern Scottish tales on one of Europe’s oldest streets with this affordable walking tour and the industry-leading VoiceMap mobile app.
• See historical sights along all four sections of the Royal Mile and find out about the city’s stench in the 1500s, and how far it traveled
• Hear from producer Martin Donnelly, a Senior Teaching Fellow and Edinburgh local
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
️• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Edinburgh private walking tour
Hear about the history of the old and new towns
See where the famous people lived
Venture into the historic wee 'closes'
Learn what Edinburgh has to offer today
Get insider advice and tips
Coasts & Ghosts: Haunted Northumberland - Chillingham Castle
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Edinburgh to Northumberland's sites steeped in dark history. Available April to October, this tour includes a photo stop at the iconic Bamburgh Castle, a scenic coastal walk (2.5 miles/4km round trip) to the haunting ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle which takes about an hour. The afternoon sees us visiting Chillingham Castle - reported to be the most haunted place in the UK. Finally, end with a stop at the historic ruins of Dryburgh Abbey. Experience the tales and landscapes of these captivating locations without the crowds.
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour
This one-day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing at the impressive Kelpies, to beautiful Loch Lomond, the magnificent Trossachs National Park and the land of Scottish legends William Wallace and Rob Roy. Before a fascinating stop at Stirling Castle to experience the history and stories of Scottish royalty.
Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky
This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.
Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Join if you dare! This tour is strictly for over 18's only.
Journey into our network of haunted underground vaults below the South Bridge, you shall visit a torture exhibition to see the instruments from the “Burning Times”, used to extract confessions, and punish the unfortunate. Then bravely enter the haunted vaults, named most haunted place in Edinburgh! Visit the recently used Wiccan Temple, the cursed stone circled vault (as featured on Most Haunted Live) and the Legendary Haunted Vault...
Who knows what might happen? Will the Poltergeist attack? You have been warned. This tour is for over 18s only.
Edinburgh Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour
The 2 hour crawl will be packed full of the finest of Edinburgh's brie-liant cheeses, with very mature fun facts, and the chance to heckle your quizmaster with your favourite cheese puns that will have your group crumbling faster than a Wensleydale.
You have not truly explored Edinburgh until you tour Edinburgh as a turophile. Get involved in Edinburgh’s first and grate-est cheese crawl!
The crawl is 2.5 hours of non stop in-curd-edible action. There will be a cheese whizz quiz and of course a little bit of fizz.
The crawl will start at Saint Stephen's Comely Bank Church, and you will be taken on a journey packed full of the finest of Edinburgh's brie-liant cheeses. During the crawl there will be very mature fun facts, and the chance to heckle your quizmaster with your favourite cheese puns that will have your group crumbling faster than a Wensleydale. You will finish the crawl right by Leith walk.
Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick Castle (filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey) before returning north to Edinburgh via the beautiful Borders. You will enjoy stunning views along the Northumberland coastline before arriving at Alnwick Castle for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours (33% 'on the day' discount for Heart of Scotland Tours customers/no prebooking required). On Holy Island you may want to include the beautiful short walk to Lindisfarne Castle and a visit to the picturesque Abbey.
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town. Discover the hidden wynds (alleys) off the Royal Mile and hear some of Edinburgh’s horrifying secrets.
Then, visit what is regarded as the most haunted graveyard in the world at "Greyfriars Kirkyard." Finally, go deep underground and explore the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the streets. Completed in 1788, the series of chambers were used to house taverns and as storage space for illicit material, including the bodies of people killed by serial killers Burke and Hare for their medical experiments.
Journey through over 400 years of history and hear terrifying true tales of hangings, torture, murders and witchcraft. Shiver at the weird noises and unexplained smells that make an appearance after dark!
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh
Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas of Cairngorms National Park and cruise along world-famous Loch Ness in search of the Loch Ness Monster and tour Urquhart Castle ruins. Admire an ancient castle in Stirling as you pass by, learn about the massacre at Glen Coe and the adventures of Scottish legend William Wallace, whose life is depicted in the film ‘Braveheart.’ Be sure to bring your camera to capture stunning views and maybe even a glimpse of ‘Nessie’!
Please note on December 26 there will be no castle or cruise available
Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour
Follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts.
• Discover stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts
• Wander the narrow city streets at nightfall with a Spanish guide
• Visit a cemetery famous for its high levels of paranormal activity
• Meet the infamous ghost of Edinburgh Castle