Scotland · WALKING TOURS
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The good walking tours fill up first, especially between May and September. This is the shortlist: 15 of them, with prices, timings, and what makes each one different.
Explore Edinburgh’s South Bridge vaults with an English guide, eerie 18th-century stories, tight stairs, and a one-hour Old Town walk.
“Thoroughly enjoyable experience, touring part of the Royal Mile and understanding the history behind some of the landmarks that may otherwise go unnoticed. Fascinating step into history with the underground vaults as well.”
Guided Edinburgh Castle walking tour with entry ticket, 90 minutes. Mary Queen of Scots stories, views, family-friendly exploring.
“We had a great experience! Our guide Ross was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour!”
Skip the line to Edinburgh Castle on a 90-minute English Royal Mile walking tour with expert guides, then explore on your own.
“This was the best tour of the castle. I’ve taken three in my lifetime and this was the best by far. All because of our guide Graeme. He was so good.”
Edinburgh Darkside evening walk: Royal Mile murder legends, witch trials, Hume and Burke and Hare cemeteries, plus Calton Hill views.
“Not like regular guides tours! Lots of facts and fun! Even our teens enjoyed the tour. Lovely guide!”
Go underground on Edinburgh’s Haunted Vaults tour, with dark history, eerie stories, and real vault access in about an hour.
“I absolutely loved this experience—not just because I’m a fan of all things spooky, but because of Brendan’s incredible storytelling. He has a real talent for bringing events to life, making every moment feel immersive and engaging. the Vault was the highlight for me, and his theatrical quirks kept it fun throughout. Would absolutely recommend!”
A 2-hour guided walk through Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town with stories, key landmarks, and great views, from $24.96.
“Two hour walking tour of old Edinburgh - very knowledgeable guide - mixture of historical facts and fascinating stories”
2-hour Old Town comedy walk in Edinburgh with a kilted guide and dog mascot, hitting the Royal Mile, Castle and Greyfriars.
“Daniel and Bran were excellent tour guides, but we were really feeling our age (75!) by the the! Daniel knows his history and he made it fun and interesting. HR went out of his way to learn everyone's name to personalize the whole experience. Yes, his language was "colorful" but never over the top. We had a great time, then enjoyed our afternoon nap!”
A 90-minute after-dark walk through Greyfriars and Edinburgh vaults with a professional guide and spooky, true-crime style stories for $36.
“Jordan made it a very fun tour with a lot of cool stories. Definitely wouldn’t have understood the historical significance without his insight!”
A small-group walk through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Old Town, with Castle views, story-rich stops, and flexible pacing for photos.
“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.”
Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle on a small-group walk with skip-the-line access, storytelling stops, and time to explore inside.
“Great overview of the city and its rich history. Charles was a great guide and made the walk very enjoyable.”
A 90-minute Glasgow city-center walking tour with a local guide, George Square to the Gallery of Modern Art, plus street art and smart tips.
“Dress warm, light shower was annoying! Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Walking uphill was quite difficult for this old lady!”
Skip the castle line with a 90-minute Edinburgh Castle walking tour: Crown Square, War Museum, St Margaret’s Chapel, then explore.
“We tried to contact them for our driver from the Hotel was running late Sandemans Tours was the Company I messaged and called them about 20 times I tried calling even before the appointed time All l got back was don’t worry if your running late Just Text or Call I did no response So No Tour Finally got onto them to at least get a entry into the Castle But not happy at all”
2-hour guided Edinburgh Old Town walk, medieval to modern, ending at Greyfriars. Professional guide, English or French, $24.96.
“Very informative. Now I see the city with different eyes. History and places were a good match. There were also many tips.Auto-translated”
Walk the Royal Mile landmarks and get guided **Edinburgh Castle** entry, with views for the One O’Clock Gun and Old Town history.
“James was extremely knowledgeable, personable and enthusiastic. He packed a lot of history into enjoyable and informative stories. He was also good at making everyone in the group feel welcome and friendly.”
A small-group walk through Edinburgh’s main sights with Scottish National Gallery highlights and guided Edinburgh Castle entry included.
“James made this tour fantastic! One of the best storytellers, he brought the history of Scotland to life for us on our walk around the city. We loved every bit of this experience, and it was all thanks to James! We definitely recommend booking this if you want to be immersed in Scottish history and don’t mind a longer walking tour.”
