Edinburgh

15 Best Edinburgh Walking Tours

The walking tours: the Old Town’s history stacked vertically in closes and wynds, the New Town answering in Georgian order. Few cities pack this many stories per mile of cobble.

2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Explore Edinburgh Castle with a guided tour that offers history, stunning views, and access to key sites for $50. Perfect for history lovers and first-timers.

★ 4.7

“The tour was excellent, we particularly liked the guide AYRTON, he gave us plenty of information in a very detailed way, such an excellent knowledge of him of all historical events and also very good leading skills. Astounding! Brilliant tour we would definitely recommend”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

3.Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

Discover Edinburgh’s hidden underground vaults on this engaging walking tour with expert guides. Explore dark passageways, eerie tales, and historic secrets for a memorable experience.

★ 4.5

“Great tour of the volts - walked some of the Royal Mile with our tour guide telling stories and the history of Edinburgh, and into the volts. Thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. Highly recommend.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

4.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

Discover Edinburgh Castle with a 1.5-hour guided tour that combines skip-the-line access, lively storytelling, and stunning views—an ideal way to explore Scotland’s iconic fortress.

★ 5.0

“Very knowledgable guide. Lots to see and do. Value for money. Worthwhile visit. Wrap up warm as the wind makes it very cold.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

5.Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Discover Edinburgh's dark past with this 2-hour walking tour, exploring haunted sites, legends, and gruesome tales led by knowledgeable guides for under $28.

★ 5.0

“Niamh (Nieve) was such a fun time!! By far one of the most entertaining and engaging tour guides I’ve ever been had. Niamh remained respectful of the disturbing history yet added a component of humor and lightheartedness to keep things upbeat. Throughly enjoyed my birthday…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

6.Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s Old Town on a 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring historic streets, landmarks, and local tales—perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors alike.

★ 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 🤩”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

7.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Experience Edinburgh’s haunted underground vaults with a guided tour, learn dark history, and hear spooky stories from expert guides—an authentic thrill.

★ 5.0

“Was fun and informative. James did a great job doling information and was very funny. Enjoyed this adventure despite the rain. 🙂”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

11.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sites on a 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring J.K. Rowling’s inspirations, Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and more.

★ 4.7

“We had a great time! The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We really appreciated that the tour was Harry Potter focused, but also included general facts and history about Edinburgh. We learned a lot!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

12.Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh's history and landmarks on this 3-hour guided walk along the Royal Mile. Expert guides, small groups, and authentic sights await.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Stuart Usher was an astonishing guide with wide knowledge and enthusiasm. His great uncle Andrew Usher is an important guy in Edinburgh’s history and it was a privilege to have Stuart as a guide coming with strong roots to the city.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

13.Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour

Explore Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle on a small-group tour. Skip-the-line access, expert guides, and authentic Old Town sights await.

★ 5.0

“This was advertised as a “small group” walking tour but there can be up to 18 people. I think this is more than there should be for a small group however it wasn’t a problem as we were given headsets to hear our guide. Veni…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

Explore Edinburgh's haunted streets and underground vaults on this engaging 75-minute walking tour, blending history, witchcraft stories, and local legends.

★ 4.8

“Hazel was a fantastic tour guide. Despite the rain and wind, we had a very good time - she was funny but also very historically accurate. Very recommended!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

More Edinburgh Walking Tours

4.5Edinburgh Skip-the-Ticket-Line Castle Walking Tour$51 5.0Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$24.96 5.0Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$65.07 4.7Edinburgh: Harry Potter Wizard Walking Tour, Kids Join Free2 hours$20 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 Included -Small Group5 hours (approx.)$112.34 5.0Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$24.96 4.5Small Group Edinburgh Night Walking Tour with Haunted 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 4.6Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Old Town Historical Walking Tour1.5 hours$32 4.6Edinburgh: Guided Ghost Walking Tour in Spanish1.3 hours$26 4.8Edinburgh: Dark History Royal Mile Walking Tour2 hours$20 5.0Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$436.71 4.8Edinburgh: Old Town Guided Walking Tour and Beer Tasting2 hours$62 4.5Edinburgh’s Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour – Kids Free!2 hours (approx.)$20.80 5.0Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$24.95 4.8Edinburgh Ghosts & Gore Walking Tour1.5 hours$22 5.0Harry Potter and Horrible Histories Walking Tour in Edinburgh2 hours (approx.)$20.83 5.0Edinburgh: Old Town’s Highlights Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$4.84