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Looming over Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, Calton Hill is one of the seven hills that the Scottish capital is built on. Come here for 360-degree views that encompass Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and, on a clear day, the Firth of Forth.
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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
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Journey through Edinburgh’s grisliest tales on a haunted walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness, and murder that cast a dark shadow on the capital city. Discover the stories and sites of witch trials, pagan rituals, and executions, and hear about local monsters that live in urban myth. Then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous interred.
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$20.40
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$20.40

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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An Edinburgh bus tour is the perfect way to hear commentary on city sights and get a panoramic overview. This City Sightseeing tour of Edinburgh lets you hop on and off at several strategically placed stops as many times as you like. Board the open-top double-decker bus and travel the entire route, or stop at Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum and many more. Buses depart regularly and tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.
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$20.33
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Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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As Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh packs historical monuments, regal landmarks, cultural destinations, and more—and this hop-on hop-off bus tour provides a thorough introduction to the city’s top sights. Pick between 24- and 48-hour ticket options, and board and disembark as and when you wish. On-board commentary will share the stories behind landmarks like the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and more.
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$12.71
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Ricky's Ultimate City Bike Tour!
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Beat the crowds of Edinburgh's city center and discover off-the-beaten-path locations and secret spots on small-group cycling tour. Traveling on two wheels (either on a traditional or e-bike), you'll be able to access places buses cannot reach. Cycle out of the city, around Arthur's Seat, and to the (sometimes) sunny seaside all while your guide fills you in on fascinating facts about the city.
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$67.35
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$67.35

Edinburgh Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
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Spend a full-day exploring the best Edinburgh has to offer on this premium minivan tour. Save hours researching top sights to see and planning transport by having everything organized for you instead. The tour includes round-trip private transfers, bottled water, and a private guide. An advantage of a private tour is that the itinerary can be modified based on your interests. Potential sights to visit include the Old Town, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle.
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$190.62
Price varies by group size
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$190.62
Price varies by group size

Edinburgh Luxury Private Tour with Scottish Local
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Explore Edinburgh without the hassle of planning on a private tour with door-to-door chauffeur service, bottled water, and complimentary wifi. Your drive and guide tailors the day’s itinerary according to your needs and interests, with potential stops ranging from Edinburgh Castle to Charlotte Square. Unlike impersonal large-group tours, this private experience ensures your guide’s full attention and a customized experience.
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$457.50
Price varies by group size
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$457.50
Price varies by group size

EMF Edinburgh Running Tour
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Jog around Edinburgh and see more of the city than you would walking on this running tour. Climb Calton Hill for panoramic views, and jog through the Old and New Town, stopping at famous and unexpected sights to discover their history. Your run covers about 4.3 miles (7 kilometers), with the pace set by your small group of 15 or fewer. Souvenirs of a running T-shirt, Edinburgh poster, and other extras are included.
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$12.71
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$12.71

Panoramic Running Tour of Edinburgh
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We love running and we love Edinburgh, bring your trainers and let us show you our wonderful and vibrant city on foot! Hear stories of Edinburgh past and present whilst we tour the capital city at your pace. We will take in all the main city sights and then finish off with a breathtaking climb up Arthur's Seat to see the city from a panoramic view.
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$38.60
Price varies by group size
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$38.60
Price varies by group size

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan
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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.
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$206.09
Price varies by group size
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$206.09
Price varies by group size

Edinburgh City 2 hours Guided Tour
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The perfect introduction to the city's fascinating history
Perfect for the start of your journey, so that you can get your bearings and with some great tips you can continue to explore Edinburgh.
This two-hour tour is on foot, sturdy footwear is recommended, since the old town has, of course, a lot of cobblestones. The tour is suitable for all levels of fitness and all ages.
On this city tour we will show you the following sights: Edinburgh Castle (the castle), the Royal Mile (the main street of the Old Town), St. Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket (the former market place) and much more.
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$30.50
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$30.50

The Pirate's Riddle: An Outdoor Treasure Hunt
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The puzzles are similar to those you would find in an escape room. Instead of escaping a room you will be working through a story and ultimately discovering some facts about Scotland's pirates and pirate myths.
We are different to most other treasure hunts because we provide a physical bag and the entire game is played using a combination of objects along with permanent features of the city.
You will only need your phone to contact the game master if you're stuck or need help. You'll need a phone with internet (preferably Whatssapp) for this.
This is a small business and a work of passion created by some local tour guides that love games.
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$61.00
per group
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$61.00
per group

Private Edinburgh City Tour in a Minibus
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Explore Edinburgh from the comfort of your own personal minibus on a private tour of the Scottish capital city. While listening to informative commentary from your guide, you’ll gaze at the Gothic silhouette of Edinburgh Castle and hear about the historic Royal Mile. Ascend Calton Hill for panoramic city views, admire the grand architecture of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and become engrossed by tales of witchcraft, body snatching, and a loyal dog. This private tour ensures you’ll receive undivided attention from your guide while experiencing the best Edinburgh has to offer.
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$794.27
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$794.27
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Ghost Bus Tour and a Self-Guided Tour in Edinburgh
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Join the comedy-horror theatre experience on wheels. Back in your seat as your conductor whisks you through Edinburgh's most brutal bits of history on an ex-funeral bus! Hear the stories of murders, witch hunts, torture, and hauntings. Prepare to be scared!
Please note:
There is no seat reservation. The bus works on the first come - first seated basis. We recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes early to get the best seat.
Complete your experience with a self-guided tour that will show you the places you did not see from the bus.
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$41.87
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$41.87

Private 2hr Tour of Edinburgh in a Mini Cooper
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Make sure you see all the spots you wanted to in Edinburgh on this 2-hour private tour led by a private guide. Zoom past popular areas in a Mini Cooper, such as Calton Hill, Grassmarket, Dean Village, and Arthur's Seat. Plus, see one of Scotland’s oldest pubs and Edinburgh's secret garden.
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$190.62
per group
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$190.62
per group

WHOLE DAY EDINBURGH TOUR INCLUDING SCOTTISH LUNCH With a LOCAL EXPERT!
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Discover Real Edinburgh and get the best all over experience of Scotland's capital city, including most important places in Edinburgh which are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Taste & Enjoy a delicious Scottish meal with a drink in a traditional Kitchen & Bar setup restaurant, right in front of the sea next to the beach! (vegan/veg/non-veg options) + drink.
We will be travelling like locals in local buses, see and feel the city very closely as the native people go on about their day-to-day lives. Not only from the tourist point of view, but we will explore some of the hidden and secret things of Edinburgh's urban life, history, architecture and nature - that most of the visitors overlook. Along the way, we'll absorb the city’s breathtaking skyline view from Calton Hill a panoramic magic for only a few minutes uphill is absolutely worth it!
You will learn about what real life was during the medieval times, how people lived, Edinburgh's history, geography, mythology and many more.
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$123.27
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$123.27

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
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Explore Edinburgh with a private guide during this walking tour. Meet your local guide right at your hotel and set out to see the city’s popular landmarks along with some off the beaten path places. Explore the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle and visit a historic pub for lunch. The itinerary of this private tour can be customized according to your interests.
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$274.78
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$274.78

Private Edinburgh Photography Tour
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Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can cover more ground and come away with more spectacular images. Let a professional photographer guide you through your setting as they whisk you to their favourite spots to capture the best images in the Capital. We will lead you to superb photographic opportunities for all kinds of subjects, from landmarks and people watching to hidden secrets and great views over the city, all the while offering practical tips and helping you to develop your own creative vision.
Each tour is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos, you can also expect to learn:
Creative composition, using lines, repetition, camera angles
Training your eye: composition, subjects, lighting
Taking control of your camera: ƒ-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing
Night photography basics
Long exposure light streaking - cars, boats
Reviewing your photography
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$144.56
Price varies by group size
From
$144.56
Price varies by group size

Private Edinburgh New Town History Tour - The Athens of the North
Wander the streets of the Georgian New Town where Scottish ingenuity paved the way to the modern era. Retrace the steps of the philosphers, artists, scientists, and engineers who dared to think of a better tomorrow and made Edinburgh a hotbed of genius. The tour concludes with beautiful views from the top of Calton Hill, where you will discover a not so ancient Greek temple and learn about a curious way to tell the time.
Our tours are private, with customisable content, duration and routes, so we can focus on the aspects of Edinburgh's history that our guests are most interested in.
Calton Hill may prove difficult for those in a wheelchair or with baby strollers. If you have any concerns please let us know prior and we can adapt your tour accordingly.
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$28.59
Price varies by group size
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$28.59
Price varies by group size

Edinburgh Self Guide
So, you arrive in Edinburgh and want to know all about it.
You have 3 choices available to you.
1. Go on a guided tour and see all those sights you read about before you came.
2. Walk around aimlessly hoping that the Gods of tourism will guide you.
3. Go to snikkit dot com and see what like minded locals want you to see about their home.
Snikkit dot com will show you everything about a place on a simple, easy to use interactive map.
The main sites
The history
The people
But also the small stories, the best pubs and bars, where the locals eat and much much more.
This is your tour at your own pace and at your convenience. We have done all the homework for you and found and researched all the stories and facts you need for an enlightening self guided tour of Edinburgh's history, architecture, music, ghosts, murders and culture.
Once logged in you are the boss, you decide what you want to see and when you want to see it.
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$12.70
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$12.70

Edinburgh half day driving tour
This tour is by local guides who treat it like showing a family member of friend our amazing city for the first time. We show you the best whilst avoiding the tourists traps and as it is a private tour we can customize it to suit your needs. A minimum of 3 people are required to book this tour.
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$76.25
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$76.25

Private Walk: Sunny Leith
Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh & Leith. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, has lived all his life in the city and has an intimate knowledge of the place. With local knowledge to the fore, you can customise your tour to your own requirements. You are in charge.
Discover the real Edinburgh & Leith in a friendly, relaxed and informative way. You will experience breathtaking views of Edinburgh & Leith and learn about the history of the surrounding area. Each of the walks around Edinburgh & Leith will take you to places of interest and beauty that tour buses cannot reach, allowing plenty of opportunities to stop, shop, rest and take photographs.
Edinburgh & Leith just have to be walked.
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$171.56
per group
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$171.56
per group

Edinburgh Luxury Private Tour with Scottish Local
See the best of Edinburgh in a day with this private sightseeing excursion. Avoid the crowds on public transport, and get around the city in a comfortable and convenient way—in a private vehicle with a chauffeur. No need to worry about rigid itineraries—this tour is completely flexible based on your needs. Potential sights and attractions include Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Holyrood Park, and Calton Hill.
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$1,105.62
per group
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$1,105.62
per group

Greenock – Edinburgh Private city tour
From Greenock we will take you to the great city of Edinburgh where there is so much to discover.
We will pass through Arthur’s seat, a prominent landmark on the Edinburgh horizon. From there a quick visit to Holyrood Palace. From this great Palace, we head to Calton Hill, where we will have amazing views . Our tour guide will take you on a journey through Edinburgh’s impressive architecture which blends the medieval Old Town with the splendour of the Georgian New Town. To give you an idea without spoiling too much all the information the tour guide will provide these are some of the landmarks we will visit:
- Greyfriars cemetery
- Dean Village
- Princes Street
- St. Giles
- Cathedral Edinburgh castle
- The Royal Mile
PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED
MISSING YOU ALREADY!!
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From
$495.88
Price varies by group size
From
$495.88
Price varies by group size

Private Tour of Edinburgh's Highlights with Castle Tickets
Discover the best of Edinburgh in a half-day on a walking tour with a private guide and with timed entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle. On your tour, your guide will help you orient yourself in the Old Town, showing you the best spots for iconic pictures, pointing out the highlights, and giving you the best tips and tricks for visiting the highlights. Your guide will also give you the historical context of the ancient city, including taking you on a tour of St Giles Cathedral, which has been at the heart of Christianity in Scotland for more than nine centuries. You’ll see Victoria Street, City Chambers, The Royal Mile, and Calton Hill. Your tour finishes with a 30-minute guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide, and then you can continue to explore the castle at your own leisure.
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$255.00
Price varies by group size
From
$255.00
Price varies by group size
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