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.

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

“The tour of the vaults was very interesting. Our tour guide Joshua was very knowledgeable and engaging. He kept the attention of everyone and was very nice.”

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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 knowledgeable guide. He was personable and we enjoyed listening to him. He was able to keep the group engaged on a very cold day.”

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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

“G was great! He had all kinds of stories of Edinburgh. They ranged from Scary, horror and funny depending on your sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour!”

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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

“5 stars to KOFFE. He has a real talent for entertaining the group and good knowledge of the city’s and county’s history. What sets him apart is his ability to turn everyone into an active listener—he engages the whole group with his theatrical storytelling. Highly…”

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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

“Our guide, Louisa was brilliant! She really made the experience enjoyable. We loved the “haunted” aspect of the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining! A must do while in Edinburgh!”

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8.Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s Old Town with this highly-rated 2-hour walking tour, led by passionate guides, offering a perfect introduction for first-timers.

★ 5.0

“We saw an absolute ton with Jule, who was bubbling with enthusiasm for Edinburgh. This was a Great way to get to know the old town area of the city!”

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10.Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s dark past with a guided ghost walk through historic graveyards, eerie alleyways, and stories of witches, killers, and plague survivors.

★ 4.6

“The tour was fantastic! Very interesting with information about the history of Edinburgh. The tour guide Gavin was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for this tour, I highly recommend it!”

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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

“Our guide, Sarah, was excellent. She knew the facts, was very approachable, friendly and really passionate about Harry Potter. Would recommend this tour to others.”

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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

“The tour was the best three hours spent in Scotland. Our guide (and professional historian!), Dr Alison, told us lots of fascinating stories, and most importantly she made the tour feel like an acquaintance with Edinburgh. Also she adapted to us: asked us what we…”

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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

“Christine did a great job telling us about the history of Inverness. We learned about things we wouldn't have seen without the tour. Highly recommend”

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14.Edinburgh: The Dark Side Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s dark past on a 2-hour walking tour exploring graveyards, murder stories, and haunted alleyways with passionate guides for an authentic spooky experience.

★ 4.8

“Really enjoyed all the stops and stories chosen. I felt like I was really immersed in the history. Thank you Joe, you did an amazing job and thank you for all the recommendations. Cheers!”

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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

“Juniper was an awesome guide. Her explanations of the lives of the women accused of witchcraft and their stories were enlightening and entertaining. Definitely a must if you’re into the dark history of places you visit.”

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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