The best family-friendly activities in Edinburgh for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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Explore Edinburgh in 60 minutes with a Local - Private Tour

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Edinburgh. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique …More

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Edinburgh. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$93
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or …More

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (370)
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$93
Viking Coast and Alnwick Castle Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick …More

This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (168)
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$93
Edinburgh Bridges & Countryside by Bike or E-Bike with Transport

Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond, …More

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Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$93
Edinburgh History Private Walking Tour

This tour takes you to the local spots in Dean Village, Stockbridge and Edinburgh New Town, well away from the crowds, especially in the summer …More

This tour takes you to the local spots in Dean Village, Stockbridge and Edinburgh New Town, well away from the crowds, especially in the summer...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$94
Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding …More

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a …More

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a...

3 hours
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$100
Private Edinburgh Street Food Walking Tour

Get your taste buds tingling on a 3-hour guided food tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, with a minimum of ten food samples. The history of …More

Get your taste buds tingling on a 3-hour guided food tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, with a minimum of ten food samples. The history of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Best of Scotland in a Day Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

This small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) combines all that’s great about Scotland into a short day out – a castle, …More

This small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) combines all that’s great about Scotland into a short day out – a castle,...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (213)
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$106
West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

When you visit a country, you often don't want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points. You simply want to step inside a nature documentary, …More

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When you visit a country, you often don't want modern buildings, fancy restaurants, and WiFi points. You simply want to step inside a nature documentary,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,085)
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$112
Hill & Nature Hike - Discover Real Edinburgh With a Local Expert

This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel & …More

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This is a MUST DO Hiking Tour in the prettiest hill range from all the hills that creates Edinburgh. Find the Scottish Highland feel &...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history, …More

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$114
Essence of Edinburgh: Private Half Day Sightseeing Tour

Perfect for first-timers! A half-day drive around the city’s must-see spots: Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, Duddingston, and the lively Royal Mile. Start on the right …More

Perfect for first-timers! A half-day drive around the city’s must-see spots: Calton Hill, Arthur's Seat, Duddingston, and the lively Royal Mile. Start on the right...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (4)
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$114
Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Explore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour. Follow a private guide …More

Explore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour. Follow a private guide...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (95)
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$114
Hadrian's Wall and The Borders Tour from Edinburgh with Admission

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit …More

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$118
2.5 Hour Experience Scottish Dinner and Folk Music

Folk and Haggis is a Scottish experience that combines folk music, gastronomy and culture. Start the evening with the sound of a Scottish piper who …More

Folk and Haggis is a Scottish experience that combines folk music, gastronomy and culture. Start the evening with the sound of a Scottish piper who...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (66)
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$120
Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (708)
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$120
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$120
Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge …More

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (16)
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$121
Private Full-Day Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle

Discover the timeless beauty of the Old Town, and enigmatic charm of Edinburgh's new town in a day, on a private walking tour including a …More

Discover the timeless beauty of the Old Town, and enigmatic charm of Edinburgh's new town in a day, on a private walking tour including a...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
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