Edinburgh Activities & Tours

What to do in Edinburgh: best activities and Scotland tours

All info about tours, activities and excursions in Edinburgh and Scotland. Tips for fun activities to do can be found here:

Tips for activities in Edinburgh

Online you will find a wide range of activities, guided tours and excursions in Edinburgh. We have put together the most interesting activities and things to do per type of activity:

1. Spooky & Mysterious

Edinburgh has many dark and mysterious sides. It is a city full of legends surrounding the cemeteries such as Greyfriars Kirkyard and underground parts of the city such as the Underground Vaults and The Real Mary King's Close. If you want an exciting and mysterious activity in Edinburgh, we recommend the following tours:

2. Culinary Activities in Edinburgh

Taste Scotland and discover more than just whiskey and haggis. Experience Edinburgh's culinary and whisky delights with guided tours, like the famous Scotch Whisky Experience. Explore local eateries, savoring traditional Scottish dishes like haggis, neeps, and tatties. Discover hidden gems offering fresh seafood and artisanal cheeses. Whisky enthusiasts will enjoy visits to historic distilleries (like this Whisky tour at the Holyrood Distillery) and specialized whisky bars, tasting a variety of single malts and learning about Scotland's rich whisky heritage. These tours blend history, culture, and gastronomy, offering an immersive and flavorful journey through Edinburgh's vibrant food and drink scene.

3. Discover Edinburgh by bus

The hop on hop off buses are an ideal way to discover the city. Enjoy the view from the open top bus and hop off at the various points of interest as often as you like. These hop on hop off buses are certainly also ideal if you want to visit the port of Leith with the Royal yacht Britannia.

4. Activities with kids

A visit to the city of Edinburgh doesn't have to be boring for the kids either. In the Scottish capital, for example, you will find the Edinburgh Zoo, where you can view special animal species such as the koala and the giant panda. Or visit the memorial of Greyfriars Bobby, John Gray's Sky Terrier, one of Edinburgh's best-known legends. Things to do in Edinburgh with kids:

5. Guided tours in Edinburgh

Discover the most beautiful places in Edinburgh and hear interesting anecdotes and legends about the Scottish capital by going out with a guide. Do you already know all the stories about Poltergeist and Greyfriars Bobby? Tip: One of my favorite activities is to discover Edinburgh by bicycle. With this BajaBikes bike tour a guide will take you on a journey to special places in the city.

6. Day trips in Scotland

When you think of Scotland, you probably immediately think of the Scottish Highlands. In this article you can read in detail about all the sights in the area. From Edinburgh these are a number of popular day trips such as Loch Ness Lake, Glencoe or one of the many Scottish castles: