Top Rated Tours in Edinburgh

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Victoria Street, Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, UKDiscuss how J K Rowling began her journey in creating Harry Potter and how Edinburgh played its part in her journey of writing Harry Potter.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS ScotlandTalk about the official place of public executions Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle, 11 1 Vennel, Edinburgh EH1 2HU ScotlandEnjoy the beautiful view of the Edinburgh Castle.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Flodden Wall, 1 Vennel, Edinburgh EH1 2HU ScotlandLearn about the bloody battle which resulted in the creation of the Flodden Wall.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: George Heriot's School, 8 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9EQ ScotlandTalking about the Jingling Geordie and how this school could be one of the main inspirations for Hogwarts Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Greyfriars Kirkyard, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ ScotlandSee three gravestones which are said to have inspired Rowling in naming important Harry Potter characters and delve into some ghost stories.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: The Elephant House, 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EN, UKCome face to face with two cafes J K Rowling wrote in and learn how they played a huge part in her journey.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB ScotlandTry Deep fried Mars bar and see the hand prints of J K RowlingDuration: 25 minutes

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UKYou will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. It is worth to note that we can not take you inside any of the Caste Buildings (no tour operator can) but we will give you the rich history of the Castle, it's place in Scottish history and many of it's more unusual tales so that after the tour you will be able to explore the Castle with a much deeper understanding than a casual visitor.Duration: 1 hour

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, ScotlandDiscover Real Edinburgh and get the BEST Overall 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 (Choose from a Two Course Menu with Vegetarian & Vegan options) with a drink in a Famous and Traditional Kitchen & Bar setup restaurant, right in front of the sea next to the beach! This is the Top Overall Tour of Edinburgh, guaranteed.Travel like locals in buses, see and feel the city, not only from the tourist point of view, but we will explore some of the hidden and secret things of Edinburgh's urban life, Scottish history, architecture, nature, medieval times, how people lived, Edinburgh's history, geography, mythology and much more, that most visitors overlook. Along the way, we'll absorb the city’s breathtaking skyline view from Calton Hill and see the mystical Arthur's Seat very closely. A panoramic walk for only a few minutes uphill is absolutely worth it!Duration: 7 hoursStop At: Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 ScotlandThe Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile runs through the heart of Edinburgh’s ancient city over 900 years, connecting the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, perched high on a base of volcanic rock, with the splendorous Palace of Holyroodhouse, resting in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. The Mile is overlooked by impressive, towering tenements, between which cobbled closes and narrow stairways interlock to create a secret underground world.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Dean Village, Dean Path, Edinburgh EH8 8BH ScotlandThe Dean Village is a tranquil green oasis on the Water of Leith, only five minutes walk from City centre of Edinburgh.In the past the village was the centre of the milling of water mills and the remnants of the industry can still be seen today.The most striking building in the Dean Village is Well Court, recently restored with support from the UNESCO World Heritage.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Portobello Beach, 1 Promenade, Edinburgh EH15 2DX ScotlandPortobello Beach, a few miles from Edinburgh city centre, is a charming seaside suburb, with two miles of sand making it perfect for swimming and sunbathing. This is also a very Historic site. To find out more join my tour.It is also a Seaside Award-winning beach draws large crowds in good weather and, along with the promenade, hosts a number of popular events, including the annual Big Beach Busk, international volleyball competitions and triathlon events.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Calton Hill, St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG ScotlandThe panoramic views from Calton Hill have astonished and inspired visitors for centuries. Major landmarks can be seen from a bird’s eye view: Arthur’s Seat with the Crags behind Holyrood Palace and the Parliament, Leith and the Firth of Forth, Princes Street in its New Town grid and the Royal Mile climbing up towards the Castle.Calton Hill is also famous for its collection of historic monuments, which form some of the most important landmarks of the city.Duration: 1 hourStop At: New Town, New Town, Edinburgh, ScotlandThe New Town is a central area of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in stages between 1767 and around 1850, and retains much of its original Neo-classical and Georgian period architecture. The area is also famed for the New Town Gardens, a heritage designation.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Scott Monument, E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ ScotlandThe Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It is the second largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Princes Street and Gardens, Princes Street and Gardens, Edinburgh, ScotlandCreated in 1820 following the draining of the North Loch, today the Princess Street Gardens separate the old town from the new.Princes Street Gardens is one of the most important urban parks situated in the heart of Edinburgh. It separates the Old Town from the New Town.The gardens are over 37 acres (150.000 m²) and are divided into two parts by The Mound, an artificial hill that connects Edinburgh’s New Town and Old Town and where the Scottish National Gallery is located.Duration: 30 minutes

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX ScotlandWe meet outside the Holyrood coffee shop and we'll talk about the history as well as talk about the Scottish parliament that is oppositeDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB ScotlandWe will walk up the royal mile and talk about the 800 years of history as we walk towards St Giles CathedralDuration: 20 minutesStop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE ScotlandWe will go inside St Giles Cathedral which stated being built the 1100, it is the birthplace of the Church of Scotland with stunning features to seeDuration: 20 minutesStop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS ScotlandWe'll have a look around the historic Grassmarket known for hanging and a favourite meeting point for poets and writers with pubs and taverns been there since the 1500Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Greyfriars Bobby, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE ScotlandWe'll visit Greyfriar Bobby and the legend that surrounds the dog that guarded his owners grave.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Scott Monument, E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ ScotlandWe finish on Princess street and visit the the Scott monument which was built in honour of Sir Watler Scott the poet and writer. We finish in front of princess gardens and see Edinburgh Castle above with the stunning views of the castle.Duration: 20 minutes

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, ScotlandVisit the historic town of St Andrews and have the chance to walk the ancient streets and enjoy some lunch at one of the many locationsDuration: 1 hourStop At: St Andrews Castle, St. Andrews Castle The Scores, St. Andrews KY16 9AR ScotlandHave the choice of visiting St Andrews Castle - Entry Fee not includedDuration: 30 minutesStop At: St Andrews Cathedral, St. Andrews Cathedral The Pends, St. Andrews KY16 9QL ScotlandWalk through the ancient ruins of one of Scotland's grandest CathedralsDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Loch Leven National Nature Reserve, Kinross Pier, Kinross KY13 8EU ScotlandEnjoy a guided walk at Loch Leven nature Reserve and have the chance to look out for WildlifeDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, St. Margaret Street, Dunfermline KY12 7PE ScotlandVisit the historic Dunfermline Abbey and discover the resting location of historic Kings and Queens Duration: 1 hourPass By: Queensferry, South Queensferry EH30, UKTravel over the Firth of Forth on the new and beautiful Queensferry Crossing bridgePass By: Dunfermline, Dunfermline, Fife, ScotlandDiscover the town of Dunfermline as you travel to the historic Dunfermline AbbeyStop At: Elie, Elie, Fife, ScotlandSee he beautiful town of Elie as you travel for a short coastal walkDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Lady's Tower, Ruby Bay, Elie ScotlandGo for a short coastal walk at Lady Tower and Lighthouse and discover the history and beauty of this areaDuration: 30 minutesPass By: Cupar, Cupar, Fife, ScotlandTravel through this gorgeous wee town of Cupar as you get ready for a lovely scenic walk at Loch Leven Nature ReserveStop At: Loch Leven, Kinross KY13, UKTake a gorgeous short walk on the banks of Loch Leven and hear the history of the Loch Leven CastleDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, ScotlandStart your tour of St Andrews, caves, Dunfermline Abbey and Nature Reserve walk in Edinburgh, the capital city of ScotlandDuration: 15 minutes

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: The Meadows, Old Town, Edinburgh Scotlandwe will cycling through the park and we will see the University of Edinburgh and the new house complex of Quarter mile.Stop At: Arthur's Seat, Queen's Drive Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH8 8HG Scotlandwe will cycling on the base of the majestic and historic volcano through the Innocent Railway Path and the Duddiston Natural Reserve with a great view to the coast and the Holyrood Park.Duration: 5 minutesPass By: Innocent Railway Tunnel, 1 Holyrood Park, Edinburgh EH16 5BT Scotlandon the way to Portobello...Stop At: Portobello Beach, 1 Promenade, Edinburgh EH15 2DX Scotlandwe will cycling along the Portobello's promeade...the famous Edinburgh seaside, you will see the east coast, the Fife Region, the Firth of Forth river and the Port of Leith.Duration: 20 minutesPass By: Leith Market, Dock place, Edinburgh EH6 6LU Scotlandwe will pass from there...Pass By: Stockbridge Market, Saunders Street/Kerr Street Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TQ Scotlandwe will pass from therePass By: Calton Hill, St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Scotlandwe will see it from the distance on the way back from the Port of LeithPass By: National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD ScotlandON THE END OF THE TOUR.....