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

Glasgow Loch Lomond Loch Katrine
Ecco un viaggio ricco di contrasti per conoscere l'autentica Scozia, che ti permetterà di immergerti nel folklore scozzese e di scoprire paesaggi naturali e urbani....
$74

Experience Scotland’s history, culture, and iconic cityscapes on a private full-day tour through St Andrews, Dundee, Perth, and Stirling. Travel beyond the crowded bus routes...
$183

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...
$34

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...
$93

Queensferry Walking Tour
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...
$36

You will experience the wonderful old town of Edinburgh with a professional and experienced guide, who has been living in the city for more than...
$134

Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
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...
$28

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...
$27

Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas...
$74

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...
$36

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...
$34

Discover the beauty and history of Scotland on our small-group tour to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, travelling in comfort aboard a luxury Mercedes minivan...
$83

The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
Make your way to the Edinburgh Dungeon and allow yourself to feel immersed in Edinburgh’s narrow cobbled closes and wynds (small side streets). You are...
$26

Enjoy a unique experience visiting some of the most charming places in Scotland: Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Great Glen and, of course, Loch Ness. This is...
$92

Nowhere in Scotland is more riddled with mystery than Rosslyn Chapel. There’s the connection to the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail. Some even believe...
$88

Explore the scenic coastal route between Edinburgh and the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. Visit Alnwick Castle, see Holy Island, taste some Mead brewed by monks...
$72

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...
$99

Discover Edinburgh with a Big Bus hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour. Explore the city at your own pace on the City Tour or Britannia Tour,...
$27

Edinburgh Three Bridges Cruise
The Firth of Forth is simply overflowing with myths, turbulent history and fascinating marine wildlife. Join Forth Boat Tours on a 90 minute cruise to...
$27

The 2 hour crawl will be packed full of the finest of Edinburgh's brie-liant cheeses, with very mature fun facts, and the chance to heckle...
$52

This tour is unique for its blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and cultural experiences. It takes visitors through iconic Scottish scenery, from the beauty...
$74

