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Walking & Biking Tours in Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh’s cobblestone streets and rugged landscapes on walking and biking tours that reveal its medieval heritage and natural beauty. Perfect for culture seekers and outdoor enthusiasts wanting an active way to see the Scottish capital.

Royal Mile & Castle Walk

Wander the historic Royal Mile from Castle Esplanade to Holyrood Palace. Expert guides share tales of monarchs, rebellions, and hidden closes.

Arthur’s Seat Hike & Bike

Hike or mountain bike up Arthur’s Seat for panoramic views of Edinburgh. Learn geological history and ancient myths on the volcanic hill.

Old Town Ghost & History Walk

Combine daytime history with a spooky evening walk. Explore narrow alleys and underground vaults while hearing eerie tales of Edinburgh’s past.

New Town Cycling Tour

Cycle through Georgian New Town’s wide boulevards and tranquil squares. Admire neoclassical architecture and learn about Enlightenment-era landmarks.

Leith Waterfront & Port of Forth

Bike along the Water of Leith to Leith Harbor. Stop for local seafood and discover the area’s maritime heritage on a guided tour.

Private Custom Urban Adventure

Design a personalized walking and biking tour. Choose themes like literary landmarks or culinary hotspots with a dedicated local expert.

Edinburgh Walking & Biking Tours Price

Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike (4 hours 45 minutes) €76.86
Whisky and Tales : Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling (2 hours) €22.47
Private Guided Tour of the Edinburgh Castle (2 hours) €413.84
Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour (1 hour 30 minutes) €48.00
Small Group Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh (1 hour 15 minutes) €25.58
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh (2 hours) €16.55
Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh (1 hour 30 minutes) €17.74
JK Rowling' s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh (2 hours) €20.00
Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh (1 hour 30 minutes) €28.38
Edinburgh Private Walking Tour (2 hours 30 minutes) €88.68
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Top Edinburgh Walking & Biking Tours

Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike

clock 4 hours 45 minutes
  • This tour takes us to every part of Edinburgh which is accessible by bicycle.
  • The tour passes through Arthur's Seat, Portobello, Port of Leith and the Georgian New Town. Read more
  • There is transport to the start of the tour.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Ride your bicycle up and down the landscapes of Edinburgh.
  • Ride down the lower section of the Royal Mile and explore the majestic views of Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park.
  • Find out interesting facts about the different destinations that you cycle to.

    • What It Includes:

  • The live tour guide is available in English and Spanish.
  • Access to bike in pristine condition.
  • Helmet.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • It's a nice trip to introduce you to the different corners of the city and an impressive guide.
  • All of the places visited during the tour are fascinating and it was nice learning about them.

    • Is It Right:

  • It introduces adventure lovers to different landscapes and hotspots in Edinburgh.
  • Fitness enthusiasts may seem more eager to try this out.
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Whisky and Tales : Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

clock 2 hours
  • An authentic Scottish experience involving different varieties of Whisky and traditional storytelling.
  • Presentation of whiskies from different parts of Scotland. Read more
  • An insightful tour spotlighting the significance of Whisky to the national identity of the Scots.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Enjoy traditional Scottish storytelling while having a few glasses of Whisky.
  • Distinguish the difference between lowland and highland whiskies.
  • Drink four different types of Scotch Whisky.

    • What It Includes:

  • Interesting storytelling and four types of Whisky.
  • A lotta laughs"
  • "Our guide and storyteller is charming and honest."
  • "My husband enjoyed the whiskey and we both had a great time."
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  • Join the activity to learn how best to appreciate Whisky.
  • The activity is suitable for everyone appreciating great stories and authentic Scottish experiences.
  • The tour is suitable for people not drinking alcohol since substitutions are available.
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    Travellers Talk:

  • It was a really nice experience.
  • Awesome experience.
  • Worth it!

    • Is It Right:

  • Joining the tour is highly recommended for fans of excellent nightlife.
  • Sangria and beer devotees should enjoy the experience in particular.
  • Taking the activity is the right thing to do for cosmopolitan people wishing to make friendships.
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Private Guided Tour of the Edinburgh Castle

clock 2 hours
  • Explore Edinburgh Castle on a private tour and travel back in time. The Edinburgh Castle has everything children and adults could hope for history, adventure, stunning views, gems and...Read more
from€420.36

Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Edinburgh Castle is a big complex consisting of various museums that overlooks the Scottish capital.
  • The tour reveals interesting historical facts about the historic castle. Read more
  • During the guided tour, visitors will see one of the smallest existing shrines and one the largest cannons they have ever seen.

    • What You'll Do:

  • You will learn about the historical significance of the Edinburgh Castle and turbulent events related to the big complex.
  • Admire views of the Scottish capital and its surrounding area.
  • Benefit of the priority entry and visit exhibition venues displaying Scottish Crown Jewels, weapons and armor.

    • What It Includes:

  • A fast-track entry to the Edinburgh Castle.
  • Assistance by a licensed and passionate tour guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Overall, the tour was paced well and covered the right amount of history/information...
  • I would definitely recommend this tour.
  • Fun tour with a great guide.

    • Is It Right:

  • Edinburgh Castle is a must-see attraction of the Scottish capital, and the guided tour offers insights most travelers are unaware of.
  • Especially recommended to fans of history and warfare.
  • The tour is suitable for children and adults alike.
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Small Group Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

clock 1 hour 15 minutes
  • A ghostly guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town.
  • Move from street level down into the underground vaults. Read more
  • Learn Edinburgh's dark history from an English speaking guide and master storyteller.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Walk the streets of Edinburgh on a ghostly guided tour.
  • Listen to gruesome tales of torture and murder from your storyteller guide.
  • See a hidden side of Edinburgh as you move from the old cobbled streets down underground to the vaults.

    • What It Includes:

  • A 1 hour guided walking tour.
  • Entrance to Edinburgh's underground vaults.
  • The dark history of Edinburgh as told by an English-speaking guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • A Very scary but enjoyable experience.
  • A great way to experience Edinburgh's history!
  • A Fascinating tour by a fantastic tour guide

    • Is It Right:

  • If you love giving yourself a scare and enjoy horror stories, this is the tour for you. It's equally good for those who love history, especially dark history!
  • This is a walking tour so you need to be reasonably fit.
  • Tours are not suitable for under 5's and the night tours are for adults only.
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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

clock 2 hours
  • It is a walking tour that gives you in-depth information about Edinburgh's history and culture.
  • It involves two hours of visiting many of the sites of Old Town. Read more
  • It's a walking tour that lets you explore Edinburgh in the best way; with your feet.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Take a walking tour around the many sites of Old Town.
  • Learn about the history and culture of the Edinburgh people.
  • Enjoy the great walking tour experience with the first 5-star walking tour company in Scotland!

    • What It Includes:

  • A ticket for the 90-minute walking tour.
  • An English speaking live tour guide.
  • A walking tour led by professional historians.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour is amazing because of the guide's professionals.
  • It was easy to enjoy walking around Edinburgh with all the information which they live tour guide was providing.

    • Is It Right:

  • Anyone who doesn't mind walking around for some time would learn about Edinburgh first-hand.
  • A walk-tour can make it easier to memorize routes.
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Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • A tour where you'll hear some of the spookiest tales of Edinburgh's characters.
  • It is going to reveal the darkness hidden in Edinburgh and will be hosted by a deceased cemetery director; Mr. Clapperton. Read more
  • It includes tales of invasions, witchcraft, executions, and punishments.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Learn about Edinburgh's ghostly side from the deceased cemetery director.
  • Enjoy a good number of laughs and a few frights.
  • Enjoy a tour that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

    • What It Includes:

  • Professional ghostly guide.
  • A copy of best-seller Witchery Tales by Adam Lyal.
  • Live tour guides and booklets are available in English.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Fantastic tour that manages to surpass all expectations with the amount of thrill it offers.
  • Mr. Clapperton keeps everyone informed of what's going on and makes sure that everything is interesting.

    • Is It Right:

    Anyone who enjoys a little horror should be part of the next tour.
  • This tour always finds a way to surpass expectations.
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JK Rowling' s Harry Potter Walking Tour in Edinburgh

clock 2 hours
  • A 2 hour walking tour seeing the places that inspired J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter.
  • A must for true Harry Potter fans! Read more
  • Discover Edinburgh from a magical point of view.

    • What You'll Do:

  • See the architecture that inspired Hogwarts and Diagon Alley.
  • Visit the cafe where she wrote some of the Harry Potter books.
  • Learn how Edinburgh's dark history inspired J.K. Rowling.

    • What It Includes:

  • 2 hour walking tour.
  • Guided tour in English or Spanish
  • Insight into JK Rowling's life in Edinburgh.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Awesome time exploring Edinburgh learning about Harry potter. Things were pointed out we would have never found by ourselves. A must for any potter fan
  • So knowledgeable and fun. My partner has never seen Harry Potter and even he enjoyed the tour!
  • The HP tour was truly entertaining from beginning to end

    • Is It Right:

  • All Harry Potter bookworms, young or old, will enjoy this tour.
  • Best for lover's of the books as the tour is about the author and where she found inspiration rather than the movies.
  • Muggles will enjoy the tour of Edinburgh even if they have no idea about any of the Harry Potter storylines!
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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • It takes to under the streets of Edinburgh to listen to the gory stories on a tour of Auld Reekie.
  • It takes passengers to landmark sites and famous locations such as the infamous stone circle vault and a nasty torture exhibition. Read more
  • A 75-minute tour of Edinburgh to find out the darkest and most frightening stories to have ever existed about the city.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Take an exploratory trip above and below the Royal Mile.
  • Visit a torture exhibition and learn how some historic torture items were used.
  • Learn how people lived in the wynds and closes during ancient days.

    • What It Includes:

  • Access to a torture exhibition.
  • A visit to the vaults underneath Edinburgh's South Bridge.
  • A visit to the torture exhibition.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was exciting and managed to intrigued everyone who presents the dark and Gothic stories.
  • The information given on the tour was dark and enlightening.

    • Is It Right:

  • It teaches detailed history on the grisly past of Edinburgh.
  • It can be considered as a way to visit the past of Edinburgh once more.
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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

clock 2 hours 30 minutes
  • It is an exploration of Scotland's exciting capital on this private Edinburgh walking tour.
  • Passengers follow a private guide through the streets and corners of Edinburgh and learn about the hidden attractions or gems. Read more
  • A stroll from Old Town to the Royal Mile and take a look at landmark sites such as Greyfriars Kirk.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Walk around Edinburgh to discover its deepest and hidden secrets.
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  • Visit landmark sites such as Greyfriars Kirk and pay attention to the stories on how this place came to be.
  • Examine the history and historic events that shaped the city into who it is today.

    • What It Includes:

  • Evening walking tour.
  • English-speaking live tour guide.
  • Brief history lessons about landmark sites.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was superb and everything was worth all the money that was paid for it.
  • It's a walking tour that reveals to you the deepest secrets of Edinburgh.

    • Is It Right:

  • It gives you a hands-on tour of Edinburgh if you don't mind walking around.
  • History lovers work to enjoy a lot of aspects of this trip.
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The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

clock 2 hours
  • This is Edinburgh's only walking tour and is led by a professional local comedian.
  • It is a hysterical and historical tour as it lets you learn as much as you end up laughing. Read more
  • It is a mixture of standup comedy snd some engaging history lessons.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Listen to stories about the history of Edinburgh while enjoying a good laugh at the same time.
  • Spend the day exploring Edinburgh through the eyes of a local professional comedian.
  • Learn about the Scottish language and other important parts of their history.

    • What It Includes:

  • A limited number of umbrellas in case of rainy weather.
  • Local professional comedian.
  • The live tour guide is available in English.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • It was an interesting time on the tour with a lot of laughing and learning.
  • This is a completely different experience to other Edinburgh tours.

    • Is It Right:

  • There are a lots of historical lessons and laughs on this tour.
  • Try this out if you don't mind walking around in a group.
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Edinburgh City Walking Tour, Discover Old Town, Royal Mile with a Local Expert!

clock 2 hours
  • Old Town Royal Mile is a MUST DO tour as this was the original Edinburgh during the ancient times and it is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Come and discover Real Edinburgh with a local expert & Tour Guide. This is the Best Tour in Edinburgh.
    We will discover unknown, hidden spots and well-known historic places , including some HARRY POTTER...Read more
from€57.81

Unique Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh's New Town

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Enjoy access to private New Town gardens. Learn about the history and architecture of the New Town, and the untold stories of the private lives of New Town residents of the 18th and 19th centuries - of all classes! Pauline, your guide, is an Oxford-educated historian who has lived in Edinburgh for over 50 years and is currently studying for her...Read more
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Murder and Mystery Walking Tour of Edinburgh

clock 1 hour 15 minutes
  • This is Edinburgh's original ghost tour. We've been wandering the streets of Old Town Edinburgh since 1984.

    The tour takes a look at the Scottish capital's dark side, including tales of witchcraft, plague and torture on this Murder and Mystery Walking Tour.

    Visit the scenes of many horrific tortures, murders and supernatural...Read more
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Highlights from the Royal Mile: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

clock 60 to 75 minutes
  • Tune into ancient and modern Scottish tales on one of Europe’s oldest streets with this affordable walking tour and the industry-leading VoiceMap mobile app.

    • See historical sights along all four sections of the Royal Mile and find out about the city’s stench in the 1500s, and how far it traveled
    • Hear from producer Martin...Read more
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What Has Edinburgh Ever Done For Us?

clock 2 hours 30 minutes
  • What Has Edinburgh Ever Done For Us? takes visitors on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh as seen through its world-beating history of invention and discovery.

    It takes in both the Old Town and New Town, with nooks and crannies along the way, recounting the stories of the people who invented refrigeration, the telephone, the fire brigade,...Read more
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Led by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this 90-minute tour is a fascinating journey through Edinburgh’s celebrated Old Town. Revel in the majesty of the famous Royal Mile with its stunning architecture, but also visit the secluded closes and...Read more
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A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

clock 60 to 90 minutes
  • Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour.

    • See where the Wizard of West Bow lived and walk in the footsteps of the women sentenced to death for witchcraft
    • Hear from producer Katrina Milne who’s lead over 2000 clients on our tours since...Read more
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Edinburgh Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

clock 5 hours
  • You’ll bust out of the airport and explore some of Edinburgh with our local host as you wait for your connecting flight. Swap airport food for some fresh market produce, discover a few city sights like Edinburgh Castle or stretch your legs in the beautiful Holyrood Park. Walk down the Royal Mile, passing quaint cafes, museums, and shops and see...Read more
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Edinburgh Castle: Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

clock 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Entrance to the castle is included. Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle.

    There is evidence of a fort here for almost 3000 years, and it has been a royal castle since at least King David I’s reign in the 12th century....Read more
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