The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian and historian with a Master degree in Scottish history. Since starting in 2019 Mountebank's success has attracted copy cat 'comedy' tours but Mountebank is the original, best and only tour led by an actual stand-up comic and historian!
Your guide is Edinburgh based stand-up comic and historian Daniel Downie - and his trusty sidekick Brahan the dog! Daniel has brought several sell-out shows all about Scotland to the Edinburgh Fringe. He has been described as 'outstanding' and 'must see' by the Scotsman newspaper and his show about Mary Queen of Scots was named 'Best History Show' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Mountebank is all about the hysterical and ridiculous nature of Scotland's history, people, language, weather - all things Scottish basically! So come along and laugh a lot while you learn a little :)
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh
See the famous Hairy Cows in their natural environment in Edinburgh. They can be difficult to find on the hill, so choose this guided experience to make this easier.
Join an Edinburgh-based Mountain Guide on a hike in the hills on the outskirts of the city
Experience the rugged beauty of some of Scotland's mountains as we hike through some of the country's most amazing landscapes.
This hike takes us up into the hills, where we often see rare wildlife, spectacular cityscapes, and incredible mountain views.
We meet at Hillend, which is about 30 minites from the city centre.
Getting up high allows us to find the cows more easily.
We descend down the hillside where we can look for the local herd of Highland Cows grazing in their natural mountain environment. The cows live out on the hill 365 days a year and are kept as conservation grazers, helping to restore the natural ecology.
We finish at Swanston Farm (lunch can bee booked) where a few more cows can be seen in a field.
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
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.
Duration: 1 day
- Free cancellation
Edinburgh: Eilean Donan, Loch Ness & Glenfinnan - 2 Day Tour
Experience the beauty of the north-west Highlands on this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Visit Eilean Donan Castle, the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the Wallace Monument, and even Loch Ness on this attraction-filled tour. All with a relaxing overnight stay in the loch-side town of Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis.
Duration: 2 days
Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip
Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and take in the superb views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle. But it is Alnwick Castle that’s the true star of this show. It’s not only a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey; it’s also a historic location of epic conquests and royal splendor. Take this trip and become enthralled by Scottish & English borders regions.
Duration: 9 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge
Our Whisky Tasting and Tales tour is unlike any other whisky experience in Edinburgh. We’ll welcome you into our cosy private whisky lounge, where you’ll sip your way through four Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from different regions of Scotland. Along the way, our guide will share stories, history, and whisky folklore in true Scottish style. Even if you’re not a whisky lover, it’s a brilliant way to immerse yourself in Scotland’s culture, traditions, and warm hospitality.
The ticket price includes the cost of the whiskies (ONLY IF YOU DO NOT SELECT THE "NO WHISKY" OPTION.) 4 great single malt Scotch whiskies will be served over the tour. Drink alternatives are available upon request for those who do not drink whisky.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
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.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh
A once-in-a-lifetime adventure on a small-group tour exploring iconic filming sites of Outlander with Scottish scenery, culture and history a long the way. Travel back in time and follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie as you visit the real-life setting of Castle Leoch, Lallybroch, Cranesmuir, and 1940's Inverness in one full day.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
The Potter Trail Private Tour
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans!
Founded in 2012, we are the original Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh. Our guides have the most experience of any tour company in Edinburgh and we are consistently rated most highly by visitors across all platforms.
Booking a private tour with us will ensure the ultimate experience for Harry Potter fans as you'll be able to take the tour at your own pace and ask as many questions as you like! Private means that the tour is for your group only.
Our friendly and professional guides are all trained actors and comedians so we can guarantee they will captivate and entertain you as well as impress with their extensive knowledge, as you visit all the key Potter sights in the city.
We are also happy to customise this tour to suit you! We take on lots of bookings for hen/stag parties and school groups and our guides are skilled at catering the tour content for any audience.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private - Culloden, Clava Cairns Day Tour from Edinburgh
Spend the day traveling through some stunning Scottish Scenery. Hear how the ordinary people lived in the Highlands in the times of the Jacobite Rising. Walk the Battlefield and tour the visitor centre at Culloden. Step back in time and explore Clava Cairns (4000 year old burial Cairns and standing Stones. There will be comfort stops along the way.
We are happy to customize the tour with advanced notice before the tour date.
Duration: 10–11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh
Enjoy a private driver guided tour with a qualified guide who specialises in Whisky. Insightful fun facts and stories will be told along the way. Your guide will give you a good start on information on the whisky making process.
At Glenturret Distillery you will enjoy a guided tour of the production of whisky. Followed by a tasting of a couple of drams. Glenturret is the oldest recorded distillery in Scotland.
After we go on a scenic highland drive via Loch Earn. Then a lunch stop at a traditional Highland Pub. Followed by a visit to Doune Castle.
Then at Deanston enjoy a unique tasting with their Warehouse 4 experience. Drink whisky straight out of the cask and learn how the wood influences the whisky colour and flavouring.
After a fun filled day of whisky, scenery and a castle we then return to Edinburgh.
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
First we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history.
Then we take the 'Royal Route' to Stirling Castle and explore the ancient royal seat of Scotland. Learn the varied history of the Stuart Royals and the great battles of the middle-ages that were fought nearby.
Travel on to the National Park and explore the idyllic Loch Lomond with its calm waters that make way to dramatic highland scenery. Visit the conservation village of Luss and hear the local stories from hundreds of years of tradition.
The private tour is conduced in our luxury Mercedes minivans that comfortably accommodate up to 6 passengers. Your passionate Driver-guide will bring the day to live with stories and living history and will personally escort you to all monuments and locations.
Each itinerary is entirely customisable so if there is something specific you would like to see along the route please let us know!
Duration: 8 hours
- Private tour
Highlands Cows Glencoe and Castles Private Tour from Edinburgh
Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you.
Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz Premium Minivan.
• A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences.
• An Expert Local Guide.
• A Door-to-Door Service. Talk to the locals as you visit Loch Lomond. Take pictures of yourself with the renowned Highland Coos. Explore the architectural wonder that is St. Conan's Kirk and take stunning pictures of Kilchurn Castle. Experience the grandeur of Inveraray Castle & Gardens, take in the expansive vistas from Rest and Be Thankful, and lose yourself in the past. Discover Glencoe, Rannoch Moor, and the renowned Kelpies. Make enduring memories of Scotland's most famous locations. Tell your driver what interests you the most to personalise the experience! Take a luxurious ride in your very own, fully air-conditioned car that can accommodate up to 8 people.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria
Explore the scenic coastal route between Edinburgh and the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. Visit Alnwick Castle, see Holy Island, taste some Mead brewed by monks and explore the magnificent poison gardens at Alnwick.
Duration: 9 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide: see rivers, lochs and mountains, and experience plenty of rich Highland history - with an overnight stay in the Highland capital of Inverness.
Duration: 2 days
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each guide handpicked for their intelligence and warmth. Their passion for Edinburgh shines through in every story they tell, from royal scandal to Enlightenment genius, from Harry Potter to historical rogues.
We keep our group size small — never more than 12 guests — so every participant enjoys a personal experience. No straining to hear in a crowd of 30!
Our guests consistently give us amazing reviews. These are not your average guides. They will Make History Come Alive.
• Guided Walking Tour of the Royal Mile and surrounds
• See the secret closes and wynds and all of the major sites
• Learn of the famous writers, poets, and economists who have made Edinburgh their home
• Visit famous landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars’ Kirkyard
• Take the opportunity to capture some amazing photographic opportunities
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour
Set off from Edinburgh on an exhilarating one-day adventure through the stunning Scottish Highlands. This unforgettable tour combines the rich heritage of Scotland's whisky making with spectacular landscapes and historic sites. From the world-renowned Deanston Distillery to the rugged beauty of Glencoe and the tranquillity of Loch Ness, this tour showcases the best of Scotland in a single day
Duration: 12 hr 25 min
- Free cancellation
Edinburgh City 4-Hour Private Guided Tour
The Edinburgh half day city tour is unique for several reasons:
**Historic and Architectural Significance** **Literary Connections**
**Scenic Views**
**Cultural Festivals**
**Dark History**
**Unique Attractions**
**Royal Connections**
Together, these elements make the Edinburgh city tour a distinctive and multifaceted experience, offering a rich blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
Tour will be our traditional Black Cab-LEVC TXE VISTA COMFORT PLUS within full Air-Conditioned & Heating control vehicle. complementary water bottle. 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.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh - Dark History
Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous history. But when the sun sets, it tells an entirely different story...
Hear all about the darker history of Edinburgh: murderers, thieves, cannibals, hangings and decapitations, witches, the Plague and streams of human waste. Learn about the most notorious citizens of Edinburgh and how ghost stories are born.
This is not a ghost tour: we don't need costumes or people jumping from behind the corners, Edinburgh's Dark History itself is enough to make your skin crawl. And oh, how we love to share it with our visitors...
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Outlander day tour of Lallybroch ,Versailles small group tour
Our new Outlander day tours from Edinburgh are perfect for fans of Outlander , one of the most popular TV shows , Get a unique insight into the world of Outlander by taking a unique tour of three key locations in the life of Outlander’s Jamie Fraser – Lallybroch ( Midhope Castle ) , Jamie’s ancestral home , Culross ( Cranesmuir ) and Drummond Castle ( the Palace of Versailles ) Lallybroch Castle .
Midhope was built in the 15th Century by John Martyne, laird of Medhope. It was rebuilt in the mid 1600s and remains much the same today.
Tours for groups of up to four people run daily six days a week ,
Pickup from your hotel in Edinburgh is free . This tour is available as a shore excursion with free pickup from your port .
Drummond Castle gardens were the Palace of Versailles in Outlander. Culross was Cranesmuir and Culross Palace gardens were Castle Leoch. Last minute bookings are available for this tour - book up to 24 hours before date of tour .Please contact us for more details
Duration: 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a half-day minivan tour. Taking a bespoke tour allows you to tailor your time Edinburgh to your exacting interests and requirements.
Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around Edinburgh's many sights onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make Edinburgh famous and learn about the cities often gruesome past. We'll venture through the historic old town, Royal Mile, Georgian new town and explore local areas full of history outside the city centre. We will tell you the stories and history that make each attraction come to life!
Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the city's narrow streets and see the 'off the tourist trail' sights whilst still being spacious.
Duration: 4 hours
- Private tour
Balmoral Castle, Pitlochry, Ballater Private Tour from Edinburgh
Explore royal Highland history on this day tour to Balmoral Castle. Travel north through scenic countryside to the charming town of Pitlochry, where a short stop offers a taste of Highland life before heading into the mountains. Continue over the dramatic Cairnwell Pass, one of Scotland’s highest roads, with sweeping views of rugged peaks and open glens.
Arrive at iconic Balmoral Castle, the beloved Scottish retreat of the Royal Family. Explore the estate grounds, gardens, and exhibitions while learning how Balmoral became central to Scotland’s royal story. After your visit, continue to the picturesque village of Ballater, set on the River Dee and closely connected to the Balmoral Estate.
On the return journey to Edinburgh, enjoy a memorable Highland experience as you hand-feed friendly Highland cows, getting up close with Scotland’s most iconic animals.
Blending royal heritage, dramatic landscapes, and authentic local encounters, this tour offers an unforgettable Highland escape.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Nowhere in Scotland is more riddled with mystery than Rosslyn Chapel. There’s the connection to the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail. Some even believe the chapel was built on a UFO landing site. And let's not forget this striking chapel was used in the Da Vinci Code movie. Explore the enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel, admire the gorgeous Tweed Valley, and visit Melrose Abbey, the alleged resting place of the heart of Scottish king Robert the Bruce.
Duration: 6 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation
Loch Ness Cruise, Walk, Whisky, and Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh
16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour
Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour
Have an amazing time and experience the best of Scotland in a spectacular 1 day trip.
Visit the amazing Loch Ness and hunt for Nessie
Try delicious Scotch Whisky, eat at a traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop.
Visit Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland and discover why these locations feature in Harry Porter movies, James Bonds Skyfall, Braveheart and Outlander.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation