Top things to do in Edinburgh in Summer (Updated October 2026)

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St Andrews Private Tour From Edinburgh Inc Falkland & East Neuk

An exclusive private experience with sole use of our luxury minivan and knowledge of a local guide. Maximise time and book private making best use …More

An exclusive private experience with sole use of our luxury minivan and knowledge of a local guide. Maximise time and book private making best use...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$116
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
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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
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$114
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
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
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
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$112
Historic Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our full-day tour of Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel is a great combination of our Edinburgh Highlights and Rosslyn Chapel tours. On the trip you will …More

Our full-day tour of Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel is a great combination of our Edinburgh Highlights and Rosslyn Chapel tours. On the trip you will...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$112
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
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$106
Outlander and Castles Film Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

16 clients maxiumum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in Outlander, and learn why …More

16 clients maxiumum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in Outlander, and learn why...

7 hours 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
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
Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour

Join us on a personalized private tour spanning 12 hours, designed to encapsulate the essence of Scotland in a single day! Experience the breathtaking beauty …More

Join us on a personalized private tour spanning 12 hours, designed to encapsulate the essence of Scotland in a single day! Experience the breathtaking beauty...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$100
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
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
Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

The Kingdom of Fife is a beautiful area to the North of Edinburgh. With its industrious towns in the south west to the picturesque fishing …More

The Kingdom of Fife is a beautiful area to the North of Edinburgh. With its industrious towns in the south west to the picturesque fishing...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$96
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
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen …More

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen...

12 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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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
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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
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
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$93
Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up

Our 16 mile (25 km) long Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a …More

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Our 16 mile (25 km) long Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a...

4 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$93
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