Edinburgh

8 tours, trips, classes and tickets with approximate prices in GBP.

8 activities in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
Tickets

Edinburgh Castle tickets

Timed entry to the hilltop fortress, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny.

  • Approx. £20–23 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 2h 30m
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Castlehill
  • Book online: queues are long in summer
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Tickets

The Scotch Whisky Experience

A guided tasting tour through Scotland’s whisky regions, with the world’s largest collection of Scotch.

  • Approx. £20–50 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 1h 15m
  • Suitable for: Couples
  • Meeting area: Royal Mile, near the castle
  • Book a tasting slot
Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Guided tour

The Real Mary King’s Close tour

A costumed guide leads you through preserved streets beneath the city.

  • Approx. £20–22 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 1h 15m
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Royal Mile
  • Book online
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Tickets

Royal Yacht Britannia

Explore the private quarters and the engine room of the Royal Family’s former yacht.

  • Approx. £17–22 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 2 hrs
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Ocean Terminal, Leith
  • Book online
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Day excursion

Loch Ness and Highlands day tour

A long day into the Highlands by coach, passing Glencoe and ending with a cruise on Loch Ness.

  • Approx. £50–85 per person
  • Approximate duration: Full day
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Edinburgh (tour pick-up varies)
  • A long day: 12 hours or more
Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh
Day excursion

St Andrews day trip

The home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, castle and a long sandy beach.

  • Approx. £25–50 per person
  • Approximate duration: Full day
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Edinburgh Waverley (train to Leuchars)
  • Trains and buses run daily
Calton Hill, Edinburgh
Food tour

Food and whisky walking tour

A guided tasting through the Old Town: haggis, cheese, whisky and shortbread.

  • Approx. £40–70 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 3 hrs
  • Suitable for: Couples, Friends & groups, Solo travellers
  • Meeting area: Old Town (meeting point given on booking)
  • Small-group tours run daily
Dean Village, Edinburgh
Boat trip

Forth Bridges cruise

A boat trip beneath the three great Forth bridges, with a chance to see seals and puffins in season.

  • Approx. £20–30 per person
  • Approximate duration: About 1h 30m
  • Suitable for: Everyone
  • Meeting area: Hawes Pier, South Queensferry
  • Runs in season: book ahead

Prices are approximate per-person guides in GBP, not live prices. Operators, timings and availability change, so confirm on the official page before you book.

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