Cultural Tours in Edinburgh

Embrace the best that Edinburgh has to offer on a 3-hour small-group walking tour of the Royal Mile. You'll cover everything along the famous route, starting in the Lawnmarket and following it down to Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament. Listen as your guide tells you the little-known stories of the city's most important people and events, before returning to a central location.

Spend the day following the footsteps of Claire and Jamie Fraser on this tour from Glasgow. Visit filming locations of Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Fort William (Blackness Castle), Castle Leoch (Doune Castle) and the village of Cranesmuir (Culross). Your guide plays the part with period costuming, you can don a tartan as well if you choose.

Experience Scotland's dramatic landscapes with this two-day tour in the Highlands, including an overnight stay in the town of Fort William. Skip the hassle of a rental car and enjoy round-trip transportation from Edinburgh. Itinerary highlights include Doune Castle, Loch Ness, and the Commando Memorial. Learn about Scottish history from a local guide during this small-group tour.

Ticking off attractions in mountainous Scotland can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, and the Scottish Highlands on a 3-day tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, with convenient round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach. Customize your journey to suit you with the option to book with or without accommodation, and gain insight into the historic region from your guide's commentary.

Experience one of the world's most famous universities with a 1.5-hour walking tour of the prestigious Cambridge University. Follow your guide, a Cambridge University student, around architectural highlights like Trinity College, King's College and Corpus Christi College; see the halls where alumni like Sir Isaac Newton, C.S.Lewis and John Harvard once walked; and peek into student haunts like The Eagle Pub. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people for a personal experience.

Discover numerous cities, visit three countries, explore the UK's beautiful countryside, and immerse yourself in history on this five-day tour. Leave the logistics and planning to someone else, and look forward to an in-depth tour of the UK's key sights. You'll discover Shakespeare's birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Edinburgh and Glasgow, admire Lake District scenery, drop by Liverpool and Chester, cross the border to Cardiff, discover the UNESCO-listed Stonehenge and Bath, and more. Breakfasts, accommodation, walking tours, entry at selected landmarks, and round-trip transit are all included.

See the rivers, lochs, and mountains of the Scottish Highlands during this two-day tour from Edinburgh. Leave the driving to your guide and take in the scenery as you journey to top landmarks in the region including Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, and Inverness. Taste Scotland's famous whisky at Tomatin Distillery and visit the Highland Folk Museum before driving back to Edinburgh.

Get a richer experience of Edinburgh's fascinating architecture than possible alone on this private guided tour led by a local architecture graduate. In the company of just your party and guide, learn about such native styles as Scottish Baronial, as well as foreign architectural influences on the capital's buildings, as you walk through the Old Town, along the famed Royal Mile and dipping into hidden closes (alleys) and courtyards en route to the strikingly modern Scottish Parliament Building.

Experiencing Edinburgh's many highlights can be tricky on limited time. Maximize your visit on a private day tour, and discover landmarks including Arthur's Seat, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle. Learn about the city's history and culture from your guide, and travel the seven hills with ease via air-conditioned, panoramic minibus.

Combine two classic Cambridge experiences into one tour - a walking tour of Cambridge University and a punting cruise along the River Cam. First, embark on a 1.5-hour tour of the prestigious university colleges and get an insight into student life from your Cambridge University graduate guide. After admiring architectural highlights like King's College, Trinity College and The Senate House, hop aboard a traditional punt for a 45-minute cruise. As you glide along the river banks, enjoy unbeatable views of The Backs, the picturesque parks and colleges that line the waterfront.

See all of Great Britain and learn all the history that makes the island what it is today on this 8-day tour. You and your group will be departing from London on an air-conditioned coach and visiting some of the most important cities in the nation. Your guide will tell you everything you need to know about Stratford-Upon-Avon, Edinburgh, and Liverpool among many other cities and hidden gems that Great Britain has to offer. You will be getting 7 nights accommodation in 3-Star hotels during this tour, plus a pre-tour hotel stay in London for two nights before setting off. Breakfast is included during this tour.

Leave Glasgow behind and feel like you are spending the day with the Frasers in the 17th century. Visit various locations used for filming scenes in the Outlander series and learn where fact and fiction meet and diverge. Stops include Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Culross (Claire's herb garden), Mercat Cross (Cranesmuir), Blackness Castle (Fort William) and several others. There will also be stops at important landmarks of interest to fans of Scottish history.

This tour is aimed at families with children of primary school age or under. The whole family is dressed up in Scottish costumes, kids are given a visit booklet and the visit is fun. Full of anecdotal stories, legends, stories of Queens and bandits, legendary animals, battles and knights it promises to keep your little ones engaged and interested. We cover mostly the Old Town and a little bit of the New Town to give an introduction to both parts the city. The tour is given by Karine and her toddler Luc, it lasts about 2 hours. It is suitable for families with a pushchair and babies in babycarriers. Breastfeeding mothers welcome and toilet stops possible during the tour.The tour departs at the entrance of the French Consulate on West Parliament Square (opposite St Giles Cathedral)

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide shares fascinating historical facts, myths and legends about the Scottish capital. - Wander along the Royal Mile, the atmospheric main thoroughfare of the well-preserved Edinburgh Old Town - See the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle, trek to the Mound and visit the graveyard of Greyfriars Kirkyard - Listen to your guide talking about historical facts about Edinburgh

Discover hidden corners of stunning Scotland on this multi-day, in-depth guided tour through the Highlands. See the centuries-old landmarks and rugged landscapes made famous as film and TV locations, like Doune Castle and Glenfinnan Viaduct. Other highlights include lunch along the iconic Loch Ness and an overnight stay in the picturesque town of Fort William.