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

Join us for our classic tour - the perfect introduction to Holyrood Distillery! Sip on a seasonal cocktail as your guide welcomes you to the...

Founded in 2022, Queensferry Walking Tours is a passion project by two brothers who want to share their knowledge and love for this special historic...

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the...

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker...

This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as...

Delve into the mystical history of Edinburgh, where visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the allure of the city's magical past. Explore the...

Enjoy a Halloween Tour and learn more about Edinburgh's dark past. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, learn about the Black Death, and visit sites of 19th-century serial...

"Award-winning 2-hour dark walking tour through Edinburgh's sinister UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Led by expert guide in authentic handmade costume, uncover chilling true crimes...

Having departed from our meeting point on the Royal Mile, we will head towards Edinburgh’s New Town to wander through the main Christmas locations in...

The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery...

On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very...

Edinburgh sells itself on castles and tartan by day — but its real character was forged in the dark. This walk goes after the city's...

Step into Edinburgh's delightfully dark past with 'A Trail of Burke & Hare', an outdoor escape room experience that plunges you into the sinister legacy...

Explore the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Cold War located just minutes from Edinburgh’s city center. This previously abandoned three-storey R4-class...

Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans! Founded in 2012, we are the...

Following the last few years of sell-out, five-star shows, the Silent Adventures team are back with even more madness and brand-new adventures to boot. Don...

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Edinburgh's Old Town on this guided walking tour. Start at the iconic Tron Kirk, then wander through...

Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise...

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. From the open-top...

Led by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this...