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Award-Winning Edinburgh Free Tour with World Famous Dog

9.8 (686)

Discover Edinburgh's Old Town with a local Scottish guide and their charming canine companion, Rowie. Uncover history, and get personal tips. Join us.

Provided by Bobby's Tours

2 hours

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM +1 More +1 More

2 hours

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Executions, Body Snatchers & Life in Edinburgh's Shadows Free Tour

9.8 (6)

Forget the legends—this tour uncovers Edinburgh’s grim reality. From body snatchers to public executions, discover the true dark history of the city. A chilling, authentic journey into a past more disturbing than any ghost story.

Provided by Stuart McClelland

1h 45min

10:30 AM, 4:00 PM +1 More +1 More

1h 45min

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Free Tour Discover the History of Edinburgh

9.2 (8,230)

Join our Free Tour through the Old Town of Edinburgh and discover its history, architecture and culture in a fascinating tour. Explore its most emblematic corners and immerse yourself in its charm, book now and live an unforgettable experience!

Provided by ViajarPorEscocia.com

2 hours

9:00 AM, 9:30 AM +6 More +6 More

2 hours

9:00 AM, 9:30 AM +6 More +6 More

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Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour

8.2 (8,153)

Uncover Edinburgh’s dark side! Dive into a world of ghosts, witches, and mysteries. Explore haunted graveyards and hidden coves where history is darker than fiction. An essential journey through the city’s most chilling legends.

Provided by ViajarPorEscocia.com

2 hours

5:00 PM, 7:00 PM

2 hours

5:00 PM, 7:00 PM

From €20.00

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Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour

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Walk through Edinburgh’s legends! Explore the UNESCO Old Town, from the Royal Mile to the Castle’s heights. Discover the tales of Greyfriars Bobby, Harry Potter secrets, and local history. Get insider tips on the best food and music!

Provided by ViajarPorEscocia.com

3 hours

9:30 AM, 10:00 AM

3 hours

9:30 AM, 10:00 AM

From €20.00

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Edinburgh’s Top-Rated Local Free Walking Tour: The Local Lad

9.9 (68)

Discover Edinburgh’s Old Town with a true local! Visit St Giles’ Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Grassmarket, and enjoy epic castle views on this fun, tip-based walking tour full of stories, legends, and history.

Provided by The Local Lad Walking Tours

2 hours

10:30 AM, 1:30 PM

2 hours

10:30 AM, 1:30 PM

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Edinburgh’s Free Harry Potter Tour with Adorable Dog

9.8 (338)

Join us for a magical tour of Edinburgh with a Harry Potter expert! Discover the buildings, history, and people that inspired the iconic books. Explore the city through a wizard's eyes and uncover its enchanting secrets!

Provided by Bobby's Tours

1h 30min

10:30 AM, 1:00 PM

1h 30min

10:30 AM, 1:00 PM

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Complete Historic Free Tour of Edinburgh

9.3 (1,221)

The best you can get out of touring Edinburg is comprised in this couple of hours. See the essential attracting by unveiling the interesting figures, anecdotes and captivating bits of history.

Provided by Brújula Free Tours

2h 15min

10:30 AM

2h 15min

10:30 AM

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102,914 Reviews in Edinburgh

by Sandra Jouanin

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

"Tout c est bien passe"

Our guide, Hanna, was lovely and very helpful

by Sergio Ciarrocchi

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

"excelente guia"

The guide was great; she was passionate about explaining things—highly recommended

by Florian Koch

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

"War Super!"

The tour was great and gave us a lot of detailed information that we wouldn't have learned otherwise.

by Sandra Obejero Arnáiz

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

"Recomendable"

Everything went great with Fátima. She was very friendly and kind. Highly recommended. This tour is a little different because it takes you to Dean Village, which is a sort of medieval village...

by Elisa Nassivet

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

"Amazing tour!"

Stuart was such a cool guide, bringing every story to life as we went around and about! The tour made me feel like I could understand Edinburgh a bit better, or at least try to! So many layers to...

by Rachel Tirosh

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

"entertaining"

Adam was very articulate and shared great stories. The tour covered both the Old Town and the New Town, making for an engaging and well-rounded experience.

by Maria Paula Brasil de Mello Paula

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

"Ótima experiência"

Our experience in Edinburgh was amazing thanks to Fernando! He was extremely punctual, easygoing, and patient with our group’s pace. He was always available throughout the tour and kept a great...

by Robert Klonoff

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

"Great tour"

Joe was sn outstanding guide. Great tour.

by Rachel Tirosh

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

"We really enjoyed out time"

Claudia gave a very detailed info about the history and folklore of the city and Scotland and also some tips about food. We really enjoyed out time

by jaime ramos

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

"excelente"

A really great tour!!! Maria was fantastic—her enthusiasm and the games she organized made the tour really enjoyable and entertaining.

by Matias Giulioni

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

"Muy buen tour"

The tour was interesting from start to finish; Alejandro made exploring Edinburgh a wonderful experience and gave us great tips on where to eat and go out for drinks. He's the best!

by christel schaeffer

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

"visite intéressante avec une guide très sympathique"

We appreciated this brief but comprehensive overview, which gave us a better understanding of the city, its layout, its architecture, and the relationship between the Scots and the English. Thank you.

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