Day Trips from Edinburgh

Compare 1036 day trips from Edinburgh, with prices from €1. Top rated: Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland (5.0★). Free cancellation on most bookings.

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maranathaa2019·2024-08-30· ★ 5.0

Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Voted best experience in Edinburgh by my Teenagers

Our family of 7 said this was our favorite activity in Edinburgh. The three older boys ( 17-12 years) were captivated by the competitive game, trying to be first to raise their house card to answer a question and earn points for their team. At the beginning they drew a house card from the sorting hat. Even my 5 year old twin girls were kept more entertained than I imagined because they could pretend to have an answer, and were raising their house cards during random moments. This could have been annoying to the guides, but they were always in great humor. Their joy on the topic was contagious as we walked and talked about JK Rowling, her books, and inspirations, they also indulged us with another must-know story related to a tavern we walked by, a few good tips for Edinburgh and spoke with me about the best places to buy Butter Beer with the children and what to possibly avoid. My oldest son made sure that I left a review because he enjoyed interacting with the guides so much. They always waited for us when we lagged behind with the little girls, they wouldn't say anything important before everyone was close enough, They were loud and clear, I didn't miss a word, They were responsible to keep an eye out for everyone else in our group. Ryan and Syciae were great guides.

Frequently asked questions

What are the cheapest day trips from Edinburgh?
The Discover Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Tour is the lowest price here, at €1 per adult. Typical prices are €55 to €741. Private and full-day options cost more.
Are there tours in languages other than English?
English is the most common, offered by 937 experiences, followed by Spanish; Castilian, German, French and Italian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
What happens if I need to cancel?
For 899 of the 1036 experiences here you get a full refund if you cancel in time, usually up to 24 hours before. The deadline is shown on each booking page.
Will I be picked up from my accommodation?
330 experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
Are there short options if I'm in a hurry?
Yes. 333 options take 2 hours or less. Most last about 4 hours.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
86% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
Which option has the best reviews?
The Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour is rated 5.0 from 223 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.

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