Activities & Tours: Scotland

'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh

Edinburgh-based Sardinian Chef Luisa Dore invites you to her beautiful home in the buzzing port district - Leith, Edinburgh. Dine on an array of Italian canapés, followed by an 8-course tasting menu inspired by her family's Sardinian cooking traditions and recipes, in the relaxed setting of the Chef's Edinburgh home. Hear all about the places and cultures that influenced Luisa's dishes and recipes. Guests are welcome to BYOB.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $112

Blackness Castle Cruise

Blackness Castle Cruise - take in views of Blackness Castle, the ship that never sails and featured in Outlander. There are also views of Limekilns village, mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped. It was from Limekilns that David Balfour and Alan Breck were carried across the Forth in a rowing boat. You will also see the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before. For your comfort relax onboard in the observation lounge or on the outside decks and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar. The Marine Wildlife, during your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises and seals.

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based on 30 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $25.84

The Edinburgh of Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in English

What inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to invent Sherlock Holmes? How did Edinburgh influence the famous detective? Did you know that the Sherlock's deductive process was based on Arthur Conan Doyle's medical studies at Surgeons' Hall? During this private tour, you will follow the author's footsteps through the winding streets of Edinburgh. During this 2h Private guided tour in English, you will discover the city in the 19th century and learn more about the medicine and justice of the time, and the crimes and murderers that fed the imagination of the young doctor's apprentice to create one of the greatest detectives of all time.

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See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $226.14

Small-Group 90-minute Tour in Greyfriars Kirkyard

An afternoon stroll full of surprising historical tales in Edinburgh's most famous graveyard. Find out the meanings behind the imagery on some of the 17th Century tombs and visit the graves of some lesser-known yet fascinating characters including the lecturer who taught Charles Darwin, an actor buried in full theatrical costume, and a First World War ace pilot. We might, in passing, also point out the graves with possible links to a certain boy wizard and to a dedicated dog. This is an ever-evolving tour with new information provided to our guide every week from our resident genealogist. Please note this is NOT a Harry Potter tour!

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based on 127 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $20.68

St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish.

Visit with us the city history of St Andrews, Dunnottar Castle, the bridges of South Queensferry and Falkland, famous for representing Inverness in the Outlander series. Walk on the cliffs!

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based on 151 reviews

See Details → Duration :11 hours
From $84

Edinburgh: Discover Edinburgh Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating charm of historic Edinburgh on our walking tour through the city's most significant places. Take an informative, thought-provoking journey that brings the history of Edinburgh to life. Cover all of Edinburgh's major sights, from The Royal Mile to Princes Street. See St Giles' Cathedral, The Writers Museum, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, The Scott Monument, and much more. Our guides are all experienced storytellers who will weave themes of Royalty, Religion, Politics, History, and Culture into a compelling narrative, stretching from the city's beginnings as a bronze age settlement. Hear the stories of reformations, rebellions, and enlightenment and meet the people who have left their imprint on the city, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and many more. At the end of the tour, you'll find yourself in a central location, perfectly situated to further explore the wonders of Edinburgh at your own pace.

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based on 20 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $32.31

Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

Enjoy a 1-day tour of the country and experience a fantastic introduction to Scotland through three of the country's most famous elements: castles, lochs, and whisky. From Stirling to Loch Lomond and to a distillery, learn about Scotland through its history, scenery, and love of the perfect dram.

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based on 164 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $72.37

Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat Tour: Private & Custom

You’ll join one of our local Edinburgh hosts for a customized kick-start experience of their magical city. Get the best possible introduction to a new city as you let our host show you the ropes and take you to iconic spots like Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument or Arthur’s Seat. And of course you’ll discover delicious food and some local gems like Dean Village along the way. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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based on 16 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $109.84

Small Group Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh

History and Hysteria: Their Trials and the Truth Told There was no justice in court, nor truth in tribunals for accused "witches." On this tour, our award-winning storytellers shine a light on the truth behind the trials and the real reasons behind the witch crazes that swept like a fever for centuries across Scotland and beyond. Hear centuries of myths dispelled—it’s time for the truth. • Uncover the very real history behind Scotland’s witch trials. • Enjoy a small-group experience, limited to 18 people maximum. • Discover the true accounts of those accused of witchcraft. • Visit the locations where Scotland’s witches were once executed and are now remembered. • With Mercat's exclusive audio devices, be immersed and get lost in the stories. • Choosing Mercat is "good for you, good for Edinburgh"—our team, community, and planet.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $33.53

City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour

Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour leads you through Edinburgh's fascinating past and into a locked section of Greyfriars Kirkyard infamously known as the Covenanter's Prison. This is the lair of the 'Mackenzie Poltergeist', regarded as the best documented supernatural case of all time. An encounter with the poltergeist is said to be the highlight of the Haunted Graveyard Tour, with hundreds of people claiming to have been attacked by the entity. And only City of the Dead has the key! • 80 minute walking tour exploring Edinburgh's most haunted locations, led by a local expert guide.

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based on 152 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 20 minutes
From $24.55

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!

The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what it was. We'll share some of the most important, most interesting and most surprising stories about these rather fascinating people. And we'll do this in an entertaining, professional and respectful manner. Greyfriars is a fascinating place that has links to some incredible stories from Scotland’s history (not 'just' Edinburgh's history). Their stories are the stories of Edinburgh. You’ll learn about these characters as you stand only inches away from where their bodies lie buried. Hear the stories behind martyred Covenanters, an amusing artist, an infamous ghost, grave robbers, the Irish murderers Burke and Hare, a tortured spy and, of course, the devoted Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby. Are you ready to ‘meet’ the ‘Dead of Old Edinburgh’?

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based on 49 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 45 minutes
From $116.3

A life less narrow, the Genius of Harry Potter & Edinburgh Castle

How did JK Rowling craft such brilliant, memorable characters & how did she build such a spell-binding world? Why are Britain’s most beloved novels so dark & troubled? What is Rowling & Harry’s relationship to Edinburgh? ➽ Enter the dim, forbidden section of Madam Pince’s library, break open a stiff dusty book & CRACK! The Portkey will transport you to Edinburgh, where a red-robed wizard will meet you for a winding journey through their cobbled fairy-tale Old Town, festooned with glittering stone palaces & mushroomed with soaring wizard towers; you'll shine a light into JK’s gilded brain. ➽ Long private tours curtail expensive quarantines & banish hassle. 5½ hours gives us the freedom to cover more ground, more Potter inspirations & enter Rowling’s mindsets in rich detail. If you care about Harry Potter I’d love to show you around. ① Ticket reserves a tour for ≤ 8 Potterheads & squibs. Combine this tour with a shop on Edinburgh’s ‘Diagon’ & tea in Mcgonagall’s & it’s a rich day ϟ

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based on 16 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $226.14

Original Price : 452.29

Saving Amount : 226.15

Half Day Sailing Trip

If you cannot find suitable availability for our scheduled trips, please contact us directly to discuss a private charter. This is your chance to try your hand at sailing the only catamaran on the East Coast of Scotland. You will take in the splendid sights of the Firth of Forth, such as sailing underneath the Rail Bridge, and probably sailing past and around Inchcolm Island where you will see its historic Abbey.

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $127.93

Edinburgh’s Loathsome Lawbreakers: A True Crime Walking Tour

Turn off your true crime podcast and join your criminally expert tour guide as you wander the streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town and help to decide who really is Edinburgh's worst criminal? Join us on this tour as we unlock the true tales of some of the most well known names in Edinburgh’s history as well as some of the more hidden criminals hiding behind the walls of this gothic city. We will spend 2 hours wandering the streets of the oldest part of the city, visiting some of the burial sites of the stars of our stories in Greyfriars Graveyard, seeing the location of some of their last moments at the sights of Edinburgh's public executions and finally the locations and buildings that these true crimes took place in.

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based on 75 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $20.68

Edinburgh Guided Walking Tour: Outlander and Jacobites

Join us as to explore the real-life history behind the world-famous Outlander series. Who were the Jacobites? What were they fighting for? And what happened after Culloden? On this tour you will not only learn about Scotland’s fascinating 18th century history, but we will also show you the Outlander filming locations in Edinburgh, including the iconic Bakehouse Close, where Jamie and Claire finally reunite. On this tour, we will teach you some Gaelic and explain some of the expressions that Jamie frequently uses. We will also be telling you more about Celtic magic and mythology – from Standing Stones to the legendary selkies. It is not hard to imagine you have fallen through the stones yourself when you join us on our walk through Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. We will be heading down the Royal Mile and will finish at Edinburgh’s Royal Residence, Holyrood Palace.

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based on 23 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $20.68

Activities & Tours: Scotland

'Scotland meets Sardinia' - 8-course Dinner in Leith, Edinburgh

Blackness Castle Cruise

The Edinburgh of Sherlock Holmes Private Walking Tour in English

Small-Group 90-minute Tour in Greyfriars Kirkyard

St Andrews & Cliffs and Dunnottar Castle in Spanish.

Edinburgh: Discover Edinburgh Walking Tour

Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat Tour: Private & Custom

Small Group Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh

City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!

A life less narrow, the Genius of Harry Potter & Edinburgh Castle

Half Day Sailing Trip

Edinburgh’s Loathsome Lawbreakers: A True Crime Walking Tour

Edinburgh Guided Walking Tour: Outlander and Jacobites

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