Edinburgh Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks
An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a group of fellow fans to see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe.
A great way to meet like-minded people while you’re in Edinburgh :)
Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we’ll see Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College, then 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 with a drink in a classic local pub!
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour
Step into the magic and mystery of Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on a journey that blends the wizarding world with the city’s darkest secrets. This expert-led walking tour navigates the medieval cobbled streets and hidden 'closes' of the Old Town, including the Royal Mile, uncovering the real-life inspirations for Harry Potter and the 'Horrible Histories' that shaped Scotland's capital.
From the haunting atmosphere of Greyfriars Kirkyard to the vibrant facades of Victoria Street, you’ll discover iconic landmarks, meet the legendary Greyfriars Bobby, and enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle that most tourists miss. Whether you're a fan of folklore or a history enthusiast, this experience offers a comprehensive, small-group look at the heart of Edinburgh and beyond.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Harry Potter's Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Tour
Explore the enchanting world of Harry Potter through the historic streets of Edinburgh with this self-guided audio walking tour. Discover the real-life inspirations behind the beloved series, visiting key locations like Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and The Elephant House, where J.K. Rowling penned her early works. This unique journey allows you to explore at your own pace while listening to immersive storytelling that unveils secrets even locals might not know. Perfect for fans and literary enthusiasts alike, this tour is rich in cultural significance and historical context, making it a memorable experience.
- Self-guided audio tour with GPS navigation and offline playback available in 32 languages.
- Visit iconic locations that inspired the Harry Potter series, including Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Balmoral Hotel.
- Flexible walking time of approximately 2 hours.
- Ideal for Harry Potter fans looking to connect with the literary roots of the series in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience
Experience Edinburgh captivating history and hidden secrets at your own rhythm with our expertly crafted audio tour that transforms your smartphone into a personal storyteller. Unlike rushed group tours with rigid schedules, you control the journey pause to photograph stunning architecture, linger in atmospheric closes, or revisit fascinating locations that capture your imagination. Our meticulously researched commentary unveils exclusive historical insights, legendary tales, delivered through crystal-clear narration by professional storytellers whose engaging voices bring centuries of Scottish heritage to life. The superior flexibility allows you to explore during golden hour for perfect photos, avoid crowds by visiting popular sites at unconventional times, and dive deeper into locations that resonate with your personal interests, all while enjoying compelling storytelling that makes every step an adventure filled with "aha!" moments that traditional guidebooks simply cannot provide.
Duration: 3–9 hours
- Private tour
Revolutionary History Walking Tour of Glasgow
Uncover Glasgow's vibrant past and present struggles with Radical Glasgow Tours. Engage in walking tours that delve into the city’s radical histories, from class struggles to Queer activism. See a different side of the city and learn who really made Glasgow.
Duration: 2 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk
Explore the murkier corners of Aberdeen at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio walking tour of Aberdeen. Beginning from the Mercat Cross, you'll weave your way through hundreds of years of history while discovering the stories of piracy, slavery, and insurrection that the city hides in plain sight. Hear about "Indian Pete" and his efforts to banish child slavery. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. It does not need a network connection to work. If you've got an hour and want to see some of the grisly and gloomy corners that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!
Duration: 1–2 hours
Traditional Scottish Ceilidh Experience
Your regular ceilidh experiences will give small groups a true insight to the fascinating music and culture of Scotland. Your expert guides will talk you through the dances and there’s always a helpful soul on the dance floor who’ll point you in the right direction.
* Two licensed bars with selection of scotch whisky, gin and beers
* Stunning views of Oban Bay, the 'Gateway to the Isles' and 'seafood capital of Scotland'
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Ayrshire Luggage Storage Close to Glasgow Queen Street Station
Experience the freedom of exploring without the extra weighting in Ayrshire. Our luggage storage service ensures your belongings are secure, allowing you to enjoy the wonders of your destination with peace of mind. Whether you're waiting for a late flight, have arrived early for your stay, or simply want to explore without the burden of your bags, our service is the perfect solution. Store your bags at prime locations near major attractions, transport hubs, and popular areas, making your travel experience smoother and more enjoyable.
Duration: 1 day
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour
See the best of Edinburgh Old Town, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Jule, who will be your audio voice and "virtual" companion during the whole experience.
Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, the Grassmarket, the Writers Museum and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert.
Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and unlock the tour.
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Private tour
Glasgow Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
The Best Way to Discover Glasgow: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo by the Doulton Fountain or a visit to St Andrew’s in the Square and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.
The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.
Learn the history/legends of each site.
Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
What you will visit: St Enoch Square, Gallery of Modern Art, George Square, Glasgow City Chambers, Merchant City, City Halls & Old Fruitmarket, Tolbooth Steeple, St Andrew’s in the Square, Doulton Fountain, and the People’s Palace.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Inverness Walking Tour History Myths and Hidden Stories
Inverness has been the capital of the Highlands for over 1,600 years. This 16-stop self-guided audio tour takes you on a circular walk starting and ending at Inverness Castle, through the medieval centre and along the banks of the River Ness.
Your guide is Hugh, a native Highlander who brings the city's layered history to life on your phone, at your own pace.
Highlights include:
- Inverness Castle, over 1,000 years of history with panoramic views of the city
- The medieval streets and crow-step gabled buildings of the Old Town
- Inverness Cathedral, full of surprises including five Russian icons gifted by a Tsar
- A craft distillery powered by the River Ness, one of the lowest carbon in Scotland
- The real story behind the Jacobite Wars and Bonnie Prince Charlie
How it works:
- Download the tour app (free, iOS and Android)
- Follow the GPS map and listen as you walk
- Pause, rewind, revisit anytime
No guide to wait for. No group to keep up with. Just you, your phone and Inverness.
Duration: 1 hr 40 min
- Private tour
Edinburgh Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 24 reviews
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, awaits you with its 24 iconic sights to explore on foot. From Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse Palace, every corner tells the fascinating story of this city. Stroll the Royal Mile, discover hidden gardens like Dunbar’s Close, and take in the views from Calton Hill. This 3h30 tour will introduce you to Edinburgh’s unique architecture and street legends, perfect for history and culture lovers. An experience that combines heritage, mystery and vibrant urban life.
- Explore 24 must-see sights in Edinburgh in 1 day
- Enjoy a walking tour of about 3h30
- Discover local history and legends with audio guides
- Ideal for history and culture enthusiasts
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover Edinburgh’s complex history through the lens of its most influential architects, on a 90-minute walk.
If you’re curious about the origins of Scottish design then you'll enjoy this self-guided walking tour in the atmospheric Old Town. You’ll explore the fascinating historical buildings that give the area its character, and admire award-winning contemporary architecture like the famous Scottish Parliament.
On this audio tour, you’ll meander through narrow closes, beneath stepped gables and turrets, pausing at breathtaking viewpoints. You'll be shown the easy-to-miss details on the buildings, and old maps and drawings.
Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min – 2 hours
- Private tour
Edinburgh To St Andrews | Executive Transfer
Please choose one of the two options provided:
ONE-WAY transfer or RETURN TRANSFER (TWO WAYS).
Return transfer can be on the same day, or a different date can be arranged at your request.
Our Edinburgh to St Andrews Executive Transfer Service stands out from other transportation options due to its unmatched level of comfort, flexibility, and value. Here are some key features that make our service unique:
1. Mercedes-Benz vehicles provide a stylish and comfortable ride, setting the stage for an unforgettable trip to St Andrews.
2. Customizable itineraries allow you to tailor your travel plans to your interests and needs, ensuring a personalized experience.
3. Competitive pricing delivers a premium travel experience without the high costs typically associated with executive transportation services.
4. Complimentary in-car Wi-Fi and bottled water keep you connected and refreshed throughout your journey...
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Aberdeen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Aberdeen's granite streets have been holding stories for 6,000 years — now it's your turn to find them.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through the Granite City on foot, following phone-based riddles from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Spot the Music Hall, Aberdeen Maritime Museum, and Aberdeen Art Gallery up close — with clues that reveal what the signs don't say
• Start whenever suits you, go at your own pace, and take as long as you like — there's no time limit
• Great for families, friend groups, and colleagues; photo challenges guarantee some memorable group moments
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.
Aberdeen has been hiding stories in plain sight for centuries — your phone has the first one.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
The Best Way to Discover Edinburgh: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a dram of whisky in a historic Royal Mile pub or a photo at a scenic viewpoint and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.
The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.
Learn the history/legends of each site.
Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
What you will visit: Scott Monument, Royal Scottish Academy, Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle, The Hub, Grassmarket, Greyfriars, St Giles, Canongate Kirk, Burns Monument, and Calton Hill.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Outer Hebrides Tours & Private Hire
Why Choose Outer Hebrides Tours? OHT
"Personalised Tours. Timeless Landscapes. Unforgettable Memories."
Outer Hebrides Tours pride ourselves in offering an authentic, personalised experience that goes beyond standard sightseeing. Led by passionate local guides with in-depth knowledge of Lewis’s rich history, culture, & stunning landscapes, our small-group tours ensure you receive individual attention & a truly immersive journey. Offering you places not shown by other tour guides with Gaelic spoken.
We focus on creating meaningful connections with our guests, sharing captivating stories, hidden gems, & breath-taking scenery that you won’t find in generic tours.
Emphasis on small group sizes ensures a more personalised experience, greater interaction & the ability to tailor the tour to the interests of your guests.
OHT offers tailored tours or flexible itineraries.
OHT stands out because of its deep local knowledge, personalised small-group experience & cultural authenticity.
Duration: 5–6 hours
- Private tour
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Escape Burns' Hame Toun: Outdoor Puzzle Game in Ayr
Scotland’s poet Robert Burns has returned to his ‘hame toun’ of Ayr to revisit some favourite landmarks from his lifetime and he needs your help to find them!
Make your way around Ayr town center with Burns, taking in sights, solving clues, and perhaps meeting some familiar characters who will help you and the poet in your quest.In Burns's own words ‘Auld Ayr wham ne’er a toun surpasses, For honest men and bonnie lassies’.
Join Burns today and take a stroll around Burns Hame Toun!
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
Duration: 40 min – 1 hr 10 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
2 Day Private Tour of Skye and the Highlands from Edinburgh
Witness the iconic landscapes that Skye has to offer, and which have dazzled generations of visitors. From crystal clear beaches with dinosaur foot prints, to magical water falls, fairy pools, dramatic landscapes and quaint towns. Skye is also home to a diverse wildlife including the Golden Eagle. As part of this tour, we will also take you through some of the most famous sites of the Scottish Highlands, such as the Three Sisters of Glencoe, and Eilean Donan Castle, as well as the famous town of Pitlochry.
Duration: 2 days
- Private tour
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Aberdeen's Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Explore Aberdeen at your own pace with this acclaimed self guided audio tour of Aberdeen. Beginning from Holburn Junction at the west end of Union Street, you'll weave your way through timeless streets while discovering the stories that the city hides in plain sight. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!
Duration: 1 hr 50 min – 3 hr 40 min
Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.
Private tour exclusive to your group.
An experienced Local in a Kilt will guide you on a wonderful tour of Inverness and the surrounding area, Loch Ness, Highland Cows, Whisky, Gin, Battlefields, Ancient Cairns and if you are lucky a private bagpipe solo. You will enjoy learning about the local culture, History and folk lore from a real highlander. This tour suits all ages and can be tailored to suit each groups needs. The tour guide will liaise with each group to make sure they get the experience they desire. The attractions shown can be changed to include any specific requests. for example if you don't want a distillery we can change to visit a castle.
choice of minivan for groups of 1 to 8 people or Luxury Landrover for smaller groups up to 4 people
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Braveheart Tour: Stirling Castle, The Kelpies & Mini Highlands
Our Braveheart tour is a breath-taking Tour of ancient Scottish Castles, Stunning mountainous scenery and Majestic Lochs.
This Tour takes you on a journey through key locations in Scotland's wars of independence and the story of Braveheart.
Discover the most exquisite beauty spots of Scotland during a day trip departing from Edinburgh.
Exclusive tour tailored solely to your group: A personalized and unique adventure.
Flexibility to design your own itinerary according to your preferences and interests.
Hassle-free pickup from your Hotel or Accommodation.
Ancient Castles and Beautiful a palace that tell the Story of Scotland.
Some of Scotland's Most famous filming locations, including Outlander, Game of Thrones and Monty Python.
Spectacular Scenery unapparelled the world over, Many Enchanting Lochs and Majestic peaks.
Our Expert Guide treat you to first class experience with enthralling Stories of Scotland's history and Culture.
Join us on a once in a lifetime experience!
Duration: 6–9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)
Discover what is beyond the city walls on your very own half day private tour of the surrounding areas of Edinburgh in our superb Land Rover Discovery. Our flexible routes takes you to the imposing Crichton Castle or Craigmillar Castle, the enchanting Rosslyn Chapel. After seeing some of the sites, we head to Dalkeith Country Park and the Restoration yard for lunch and a bit of shopping.
Based on one of our other tours, this has proven to be a superb option for the traveler that wants to venture out of Edinburgh City centre, to see the sites, possibly do a distillery tour and even be dropped of at some of the great shopping locations Edinburgh has to offer. We have toured antique stores, art galleries, and even a few coffee shops. Jokingly nicknamed the Golf Widows Tours by some of the guests, this offers one of the best ways to do something with a later start and earlier finish than other private driving tours with a price that reflects this (10am Start - 3/4pm drop off).
Duration: 5 hours
- Private tour
St Andrews & Fife Seaside Day Tour from Edinburgh
Explore the stunning Fife coast on this day tour from Edinburgh, where history and coastal beauty meet. Start in the charming fishing village of Anstruther, renowned for its fish and chips and harbour. Spend a leisurely afternoon in St Andrews, home to famous golf courses, historic ruins, and the captivating St Andrews Cathedral. A visit to the royal village of Falkland adds a touch of Scottish heritage to your journey, capped off with views of the iconic Forth Bridge. An engaging local guide enriches your experience with stories and insights along the way.
- Full day tour from Edinburgh lasting approximately 8 hours
- Visit Anstruther, St Andrews and Falkland
- Guided commentary in English, with audio guides available in other languages
- Scenic drive featuring the Fife Coastal route and Forth Bridge views
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation