The 15 Best Walking Tours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour - Starting at the William Chambers Monument

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,944 reviews · 2 hours · from $19Our pick

Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter connections, visit Tom Riddle’s grave, join a house quiz, and see Rowling’s Old Town inspirations for $19.

“We had Xander as our tour guide today.. and it was amazing! Cannot thank Xander enough for his knowledge on not only the city but also for my Harry Potter enthusiast daughter. This was a trip on her bucket list before she emigrates to Australia. We even won the quiz :) Thanks again Xander (apologies if spelt incorrect) you made the tour outstanding.”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Explore Edinburgh Castle with a lively guide, outdoor storytelling, Great Hall views, and free time to see the fortress at your own pace.

“Jen, the tour guide was amazing! She was knowledgeable, and enthusiastic in her story telling 😍”

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Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

3.Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,506 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, hear dark 18th-century tales, and weigh the tight steps, brief vault visit, and guide-led storytelling.

“Brilliant tour full of mystery and delight. Guide gave detailed information of all aspects of the tour. Would highly recommend. Thanks Josh”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

4.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,540 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Tour Edinburgh Castle with a lively guide, guaranteed entry, royal stories, city views, and free time to explore its museums and rooms.

“Our guide is a man with immense passion and knowledge of Scottish history. Ask any questions you like. Use your mobile phone to learn more. An informative and exciting experience. After the guide leaves, wonder around, explore photos and cafes.”

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

5.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Edinburgh Castle walking tour with skip-the-line entry, lively Scottish history, Royal Mile stories, and free time to explore on your own.

“Very knowledgable guide. Lots to see and do. Value for money. Worthwhile visit. Wrap up warm as the wind makes it very cold.”

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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

6.Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,862 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Explore Edinburgh’s dark past on a two-hour night walk through Old Town, Calton Hill, and historic cemeteries, led by an entertaining local guide.

“Not like regular guides tours! Lots of facts and fun! Even our teens enjoyed the tour. Lovely guide!”

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Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

7.Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,361 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a lively English-speaking guide, uncovering medieval tales, landmarks, folklore, Enlightenment ideas, and Potter connections.

“Friendly and knowledgable host. Very good tour, would recommend.”

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

8.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,183 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

Explore Edinburgh’s underground vaults, torture displays, dark history, and ghost stories on a lively one-hour walking tour.

“The stories are a little gruesome but fascinating! Our guide Luisa was great and we loved how she allowed a lot of time for questions.”

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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

9.Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,168 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town with a lively guide, tracing closes, cathedral, castle views, and Scottish tales in a useful two-hour walk.

“excellent guide. we made it through a bitter cold day and late afternoon. Looking forward to a return - in warm weather!!”

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The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

10.The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,813 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Laugh through Edinburgh’s Old Town with historian-comedian Daniel Downie, from the Royal Mile and castle views to Greyfriars Kirkyard.

“Daniel is very funny and super knowledgeable about Edinburgh's history. He makes an effort to connect with each guest, and can successfully poke fun at just about anyone! I really enjoyed the tour, and wish I was staying in town long enough to see his stand up act!”

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

11.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Explore Greyfriars Graveyard and Edinburgh’s underground vaults by night with vivid stories, dark history, and lively guides for $36.06.

“It was really good and interesting and the tour guide who’s name was Darren was really good at telling the stories of the graveyard and vaults had a great time”

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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

12.Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,671 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Explore Edinburgh’s grim past on a two-hour ghost walk through kirkyards, plague sites, witch-trial ground, and Burke and Hare landmarks.

“Niamh was such a great guide! The tour was amazing and it was very interesting to hear about the dark side of Edinburgh. Niamh is so good at making you feel like you are there in the stories she tells! It was very fun!”

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

13.Harry Potter Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,646 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter connections, from Victoria Street to Greyfriars Kirkyard, on a lively two-hour guided walk for $24.

“lots of information we did not expect, even about the real life people upon which characters were based. Also a lot of fun with a house quiz along the way. Thank you Aussi David!”

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Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

14.Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,596 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of Edinburgh’s 3-hour Royal Mile and Old Town walk, with castle views, historic closes, expert guides, and practical booking advice.

“Alistair's knowledge of Edinburgh and stories about the past history were phenomenal! This is a must do during your visit and provides a great background in the Old Town history.”

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