History Tours in Edinburgh
Compare 695 history tours in Edinburgh, with prices from €1. Top rated: Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland (5.0★). Free cancellation on most bookings.
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Elizabeth_F·2025-01-14·
★ 5.0
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
Terrific tour and tour guide!
Mark C was fantastic. Full of interesting information, personable and engaging. Would highly recommend.
samuelcQ2075BW·2024-08-30·
★ 5.0
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh
Fun family experience
Good fun experience, we learnt about how chocolate was made - very interesting for the children - and got to try plenty. Finished off with making our own bars to take home Great way to spend a couple if hours with family
Scenic41818323923·2024-08-30·
★ 5.0
Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Vaults
Really good experience in the under ground vaults Louisa was amazing guide and kept us amused throughout the tour! Well worth the money.
Frequently asked questions
How much do history tours in Edinburgh cost?
Prices start at €1 per adult for the Discover Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Tour. Most of the 695 options on this page cost between €59 and €731. Private and full-day options cost more.
Are there tours in languages other than English?
English is the most common, offered by 650 experiences, followed by Spanish; Castilian, German, French and Italian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Do history tours in Edinburgh have free cancellation?
Almost all do. 88% of the options on this page can be cancelled for a full refund, and each experience page shows the exact deadline.
Will I be picked up from my accommodation?
198 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.
How long do history tours in Edinburgh last?
Most last about 5 hours. 214 options take 2 hours or less, and the longest lasts 100 days.
Do I get my tickets immediately?
With 588 of the 695 experiences, yes: the mobile voucher arrives by email as soon as you book.
Which tour do travellers rate highest?
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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