Scotland · WALKING TOURS IN EDINBURGH
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 walking tours in Edinburgh worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Step into Edinburgh’s underground vaults under South Bridge on a guided 1-hour walk, mixing grim 18th-century stories with spooky sights.
“This is well worth it!! Fascinating history and incredible story telling! I would do this again and have recommended it to several people since”
Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle with pre-booked entry. Learn Mary Queen of Scots and Great Hall stories, then explore at your pace.
“It was our first time visiting Edinburgh castle and thanks to our tour guide Joe, we had a wonderful day! We got all the facts in and even had time for a joke. Would definitely recommend to friends that are coming to visit.”
Skip the queue at Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile with a guide, then explore on your own after a 90-minute story-driven tour.
“This was a great 90 minutes with Koffe as our guide! He was an amazing storyteller AND knew all the history and facts! He truly made the experience awesome. It is important to know that you have 90 minutes with the guide and then you can explore wherever you want for as long as you want once the tour is done. It was a great value for the money and Koffe truly helped us understand the important history of the castle along with some fun extra facts too like statues with glorious mustaches. We go on many tours and I would highly recommend this one!!”
A 2-hour evening walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to Calton Hill and graveyards, packed with murders, legends, and big city views.
“Our guide, G, really knew his stuff. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour last two hours approximately and you’re on foot so make sure you dress for the weather. We would highly recommend the Dark Side walk.”
Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh: guided underground vaults, a torture exhibition, spooky stories, steep stairs, and a one-hour plan.
“James was an amazing guide, he was funny, informative - the experience was overall really great and accompanied by our guide really recommendable for everyone interested in dark history, ghosts and witches”
A 2-hour guided walk through Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town, with stops at St Giles, Mercat Cross, key closes, and castle views.
“Kofe was great. Very engaging and informative. Explained as we we went along. Knew his stuff, as it should be. Would definitely recommend!”
2-hour Old Town comedy walk in Edinburgh with Daniel Downie, featuring the Royal Mile, St Giles, Edinburgh Castle, and Greyfriars Bobby.
“This was a great walking tour! Funny, irreverent and informative! Scottish history and humor at its finest!”
Haunted vaults and graveyard walking tour in Edinburgh by night, visiting Greyfriars and South Bridge vaults with a pro guide.
“Jordan made it a very fun tour with a lot of cool stories. Definitely wouldn’t have understood the historical significance without his insight!”
A 3-hour small-group walk along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, with story-rich stops from Usher Hall to the Scott Monument.
“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.”
Small group Royal Mile walk plus skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle. Explore closes, St Giles, Parliament Square, and crown jewels in 2.5 hours.
“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.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Edinburgh Old Town, covering centuries of legends and sights, ending at Greyfriars Kirkyard. Small groups.
“Urs war super, unterhaltsam, gut auf die Gruppe acht gegeben. Weiß absolut Bescheid! Keine absolute mainstream Geschichte, achtet auf Details.”
A small-group Royal Mile walk to St Giles, Writers’ Museum and Grassmarket, ending with a guided Edinburgh Castle tour and views.
“This was a fun interactive full off facts tour, which gives you a great taste of everything Edinburgh. Plenty of information and questions answered, the tour Guide Paul, was very knowledgeable and really funny kept our attention.”
Small-group Edinburgh walking tour with **Edinburgh Castle** and **National Gallery** highlights, plus Royal Mile stories and views. 5 hours.
“This is one of the best tours that i have encountered. Although it was raining, Mr James made me appreciate the history and the beauty of the city of Edinburgh. From the old houses to the parks to the museums and the castle. The stories are very interesting and intriguing.”
A 75-minute Edinburgh walk focused on witch trials and haunted sites, led by a funny storyteller, from St Giles to Grassmarket.
“The guide we had was really good! She was fun and included people into the tour itself. Would definitely recommend if youre into witches :)”
A candlelit Edinburgh ghost walk from Mercat Cross to Blair Street Vaults, with crime and haunting stories plus included vault access.
“This was a nice finish to our day of exploring the city. The history and stories from the dark underbelly of the city are fascinating as is the visit to the underground vaults. Great storytelling!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
