Edinburgh · WALKING TOURS
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Below are the 15 best walking tours to compare: what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Edinburgh Harry Potter magical walking tour with Hogwarts sorting, a quiz, and a real stop at Tom Riddle’s grave in Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“The tour was great! Malek was sweet, funny and had so many interesting stories to tell about Edinburgh. I can highly recommend taking the tour.”
Guided Edinburgh Castle walking tour with entry ticket. Great Hall, Royal Palace, and Castle Rock views in about 1.5 hours.
“overall amazing experience. walking until we arrived at the castle, learning of it's and Scotland history! after the guide ended we were left to explor the castle. a must go!”
Step into Edinburgh’s underground vaults on a 1-hour guided walk under South Bridge, with spooky stories and tight staircases.
“The first 20 minutes is above ground, the whole hour is not in the vaults. If Louisa the guide had not been as good at her job as she certainly was then visitors would be looking around 4 damp cellars. Louisa was wonderful we have to say a credit to the company.”
Guided Edinburgh Castle walking tour with entry ticket. Learn Mary Queen of Scots stories, get photo time, then explore buildings after.
“The tour guide Mel was amazing. So funny, knowledgeable and made the whole experience so great! Highly recommend!”
Skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle tour from the Royal Mile. 90 minutes with a local guide, then explore dungeons and Crown Jewels.
“Eowan was a fabulous tour guide. He kept my teenagers (usually never impressed) interested and my history loving husband interested as well. He had great advice about maximizing our time at the castle (it was really cold so my teenagers were only good for so long). Tour was the perfect length of time, with time to explore on our own.”
A 2-hour evening walk from the Royal Mile to Calton Hill and Edinburgh’s graveyards, packed with murder, legends, and eerie views.
“Just okay. Our guide was knowledgeable, but boring. I've been on a similar tour in Edinburgh before that was much more interesting.”
2-hour guided walk through UNESCO Edinburgh Old Town with Mercat Cross, St Giles and Grassmarket tales, Auld Reekie folklore, and Harry Potter inspiration. $24.
“Fantastic Old Town Edinburgh Tour with Ben We absolutely loved our Old Town Edinburgh tour with Ben. From the start, he was engaging, knowledgeable, and full of energy, bringing the history of the Old Town to life with fascinating stories, humor, and local insight. The tour felt well paced and never overwhelming, even with lots of historical detail. We were a bit unsure how our 4-year-old would handle a walking history tour, but Ben did an amazing job keeping things interesting and accessible. We learned so much about Edinburgh’s history and it was a great way to explore the Old Town with a knowledgeable local guide. We would highly recommend…”
Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh takes you underground for dark-history stories, torture exhibits, and eerie legends. About 1 hour.
“Aimee was a great guide. I picked up a lot of history about the area from her. There were a few moments where I felt a little creeped out by the vaults.”
A 2-hour Old Town Edinburgh walking tour with a pro guide, cobbled streets, major landmarks, and great stories in UNESCO heart of town.
“Excellent tour, interesting and informative.Georgia was very good, very engaging. Tour was just the right length with well timed stop for hot drinks. Thank You”
A 2-hour, kilted comedian walk through Edinburgh Old Town, mixing Scottish history, cheeky jokes, and landmarks like Edinburgh Castle.
“It takes a special talent to bring strangers together, find common ground, and leave them laughing all while delivering Scottish history with humor … which by the way you tend to remember more easily when it’s delivered in such a fun package - And the man who does it all is Daniel Downie! Book this tour! He’s a national treasure!”
A night walk through Greyfriars graveyard and Edinburgh vaults with a guide, dark stories, and a short 1.5-hour spooky route.
“Jordan was great and kept us engaged through the tour! Great information and stories. Highly recommend!”
A 2-hour dark Old Town walk in Edinburgh, with Black Death, Burke and Hare, witch trials, and haunted graveyards like Calton Cemetery.
“The tour was very informative and fun. Highly recommended”
Follow Harry Potter-inspired Edinburgh streets on a 2-hour guided walk, with Diagon Alley ideas, Hogwarts moments, and real witchcraft links.
“Australian Dave was most informative and made it great fun. cannot make any suggestions to improve (except perhaps t which is of course out of your control!!) we all learned a lot both about J K Rowling and Edinburgh. many thanks. he weather”
A small-group walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Old Town, from Usher Hall to Scott Monument, with smart history stops.
“Fiona was a great tour guide. She told interesting stories and had a ton of knowledge above Edinburgh, its history, and lore. The tour is 3 hours with a great deal of walking so wear comfortable shoes. Highly recommend!”
Skip the line at Edinburgh Castle and walk the Royal Mile’s closes and wynds with a small-group guide, ending with city views.
“Amazing tour guide and tour, Marina was well informed, so knowledgeable and made the tour fun, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend attending sing this if you are visiting Edinburgh.”
