Top Edinburgh Half-day Tours

Explore famous landmarks and hidden secrets in Edinburgh on this walking tour. Explore Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a guide, and gain insight into famous writers and inventors who have called the city home. Hear tales of Scotland's national bard—Robert Burns—and discover top landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral and the National Galleries of Scotland. Capture Edinburgh through the eye of your camera as you go, and find out what makes this ancient city tick.

Even if you’ve only got limited time in Edinburgh, its still possible to see the breadth of the city’s natural landscapes. Cover more sights in less time during a 3-hour bike ride which takes you from Arthur’s Seat to the beaches of Portobello and the Port of Leith. Plus, you’ll be able to choose between an electric or manual bike depending on your fitness level.

There are so many fantastic places to eat and drink in Edinburgh that planning where to go can be a headache. Leave the decisions to the experts on this food and drink tour. In a small group, you'll delve deep into Scotland's culinary heritage and history and make five food stops in the Old and New Towns, three of which include a drink tasting.

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge Guide, is the best way to soak up the local atmosphere. Starting on top of the volcanic rock, we will visit the iconic Edinburgh castle. Then we will follow the ancient path of a glacier all the way to bottom of the Royal Mile. Your guide will lead the you through narrow closes and beautiful buildings surrounding the Royal Mile, giving you the chance to discover the city’s history and its famous citizens along the way. Our tour finishes with a view of both the Royal palace of Holyrood and the modern Scottish Parliament, a fantastic introduction to the city of Edinburgh.

The best way to spend a morning while in Scotland. A whisky tour from Edinburgh to the Highlands of Scotland. The only tour from that visits a Highland distillery and returns to Edinburgh within 3.5 hours. Learn from the local highland whisky experts and take a tour round our beautiful distilleries. Sample the water of life straight from the source! We will visit one of the following distilleries: Deanston, Tullibardine, Glengoyne or Glenturret. +Depart Edinburgh at 8:30am. +Visit one Highland distilleries and join their tours, have some whisky samples and enjoy the surroundings of the Scottish highlands. +Drive back to Edinburgh +Return around 12:15pm Covid precautions taken and government guidance followed. Any questions, please contact. Tour runs daily.

Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine, but Edinburgh’s foodie hotspots are best explored with a local guide. On this small-group walking tour, discover the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, and sample Scottish classics such as Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Scotch whisky, and afternoon tea.

Taste your way through Edinburgh on a private food and walking tour that can be fully customized to your preferences. In addition to navigating, your guide brings you to joints loved by locals and hidden gems often missed by visitors, from pubs to bakeries. The tour includes over 6 food tastings, which may include smoked Scottish salmon, haggis, neeps and tatties, and Scotch pies.

UNESCO–listed Edinburgh is widely considered among Scotland’s must-see cities, but exploring on foot can be tiring and time-consuming. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Edinburgh hotel and spin through the city in style by comfortable van. Hit top attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, the Royal Mile, and St. Giles Cathedral with ease, with plenty of time to alight and explore on foot where you wish.

Follow a local whisky enthusiast to the best watering holes in Edinburgh with this Scotch whisky experience. Taste several single malt whiskys from across Scotland and learn how Scotch whisky is made. Visit a traditional whisky cellar and a historic pub to get a feel for Edinburgh’s bar atmosphere as you try whisky selected by your local guide.

Explore Edinburgh is style by opting for a private guided tour. Avoid crowded public transport and enjoy the luxury of traveling in a premium minivan. As it’s a private tour, benefit from having direct access to a guide for questions. The tour can be customized based on your interests, but potential stops include the Royal Mile, the Old Town, Grassmarket, and Edinburgh Castle.

Enjoy a more personal experience than is offered on typical group sightseeing tours. This private excursion from Edinburgh to Fife transports you comfortably to St. Andrews (the home of golf), Falkland Palace, and the fishing village of Anstruther.

Explore Edinburgh in the comfort of an air-conditioned VIP Class Mercedes minibus on this private tour. Admire Edinburgh Castle, perched atop an extinct volcano, and hear tales of attempts to capture it. See the Old Town and hear from your guide about what life was like there in medieval times before contrasting it with the elegant Georgian buildings of the New Town. Includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Explore the city of Edinburgh is style by opting for a private guided tour. Avoid crowded public transport and enjoy the luxury of traveling in a premium Mercedes minivan. This is a luxury private tour, benefit from having direct access to a guide for questions. The tour can be customized based on your interests, with stops at the Royal Mile, the Old Town, Grassmarket, and Edinburgh Castle.

This 3-part tour takes you to two of Scotland’s ancient castles with a whiskey break in between. Stirling Castle was the home of Scottish aristocracy—Including Mary, Queen of Scots—for generations. Duone Castle is famous for other reasons: it’s starred in films and television shows such as “Month Python and the Holy Grail,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Outlander.” Between castle visits, enjoy a guided distillery tour and taste 12-year-old Scotch whiskey.

Embark on an enriching 3.5 or 7-hour walking tour of Edinburgh’s cultural and historical highlights with a private guide. While you listen to insightful commentary, you’ll visit iconic landmarks and hidden gems according to an itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, gaze at Edinburgh Castle on its rocky perch and ascend to the summit of Calton Hill for panoramic city views. On this private tour, you’ll receive the undivided attention of your guide while gaining unique insight into the Scottish capital.

See both the highlights and hidden gems of Edinburgh on a private tour that reveals Scotland’s capital through the eyes of a local. Designed with first-time visitors in mind, this private tour promises the undivided attention of your guide and gives you the chance to compile tailored recommendations to last the rest of your vacation.

If you're visiting Edinburgh with your family, book a private sightseeing tour specially designed for those with kids. With a private guide, the tour can be tailored to your children's ages and interests to keep everyone entertained. Perhaps check out medieval Old Town, the art galleries of New Town, or something active like climbing Arthur's Seat.

Visit four Scottish castles on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Three of the castles—Duone, Linlithgow, and Drummond Castle—are featured in the television show “Outlander.” Fans will also recognize Duone Castle as the fictional Winterfell in “Game of Thrones.” Stirling Castle was the home of Scottish aristocrats for many generations—its imposing position and architecture make it one of the county’s most recognizable landmarks.

If you’re a history buff, no visit to Edinburgh is complete without a tour of Edinburgh Castle. Receive personalized attention on a private 3-hour tour, during which you’ll delve deep into the history of the Edinburgh icon and avoid long lines often in excess of two hours with a pre-booked entrance ticket. Plus, you’re guide collects you from your hotel to prevent you getting lost in Edinburgh’s winding streets.

Gain a unique insight into the world of Outlander and experience a superb distillery and whisky tasting. Our Outlander castles, whisky and lochs tours feature a visit to two Outlander castles – Lallybroch , Jamie Fraser's ancestral home , and Doune Castle ( Castle Leoch ) - plus a tour of Deanston distillery , producer of Highland single malt whisky . At each Outlander location your guide gives you the history of the castle and details of the episodes filmed there . Lallybroch is over 500 years old . Doune Castle has 4 claims to move fame, featuring in Outlander , Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Outlaw King and Mary Queen of Scots .

Get a taste of Edinburgh on this guided tasting tour. Try locally sourced dishes and drinks beyond the Royal Mile. Along the way, learn about the history of the area. Plus get recommendations on places such as bars, restaurants, museums, and galleries to go following the tour. Listen with an audio headset so you can walk at your own pace.

Feast your senses on the diverse cuisine of Edinburgh during a private food tour that allows you to tailor your itinerary according to personal tastes. As well as receiving undivided attention from a private guide, you’ll discover eateries and restaurants that you may otherwise have missed, and collect food recommendations for the rest of your vacation.

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Learn about J.K. Rowling and the origins of the 'Harry Potter' books during a walking tour of Edinburgh. See places that inspired Rowling such as the Balmoral Hotel and University of Edinburgh's Old College; locales that shaped the Dementors and Ministry of Magic; and cafes where Rowling liked to write. Your guide is a 'Harry Potter' fan who shares fascinating details about the wizarding world in Edinburgh.