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15 Best Historical Tours In Scotland

The trips worth raising a glass to.

The 15 Scottish historical tours travellers book the most, gathered in one place with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

15 Best Historical Tours In Scotland

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets - The 80-minute guided circuit: how the castle stays understandable
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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

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1.Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

Ticketed Edinburgh Castle history tour from the Royal Mile. English guide, 80 minutes inside, top views, plus museum time after.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Terrific tour with an even better guide. Angus made it a very personal, entertaining and informative time and really enjoyed it. And coming all the way from Australia, it was very worth it, a most incredible castle with amazing history.”

7,747 reviewsFrom $50by Little Fish Tours

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Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour - Meeting up by Caffe Nero and stepping into the Old Town maze
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Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh - George Heriot School and Edinburgh Castle Views From the Outside
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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

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3.Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

Guided Old Town Edinburgh walk past St Giles, Mercat Cross, and Castle views. 2 hours with a pro guide, ending near the Royal Mile.

★ 5.0

“We had the best tour with Alastair. He was very passionate about his city and told us stories to explain the history of old town, Edinburgh, and Scotland. Perfect introduction to Edinburgh!”

2,168 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $24.96by Little Fish Tours

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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour - Old Town closes and off-the-main-route corners
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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

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4.Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

A 1.5-hour Royal Mile walk with a published historian, exclusive Underground Vaults access, and Old Town closes, crime, and literature.

★ 4.5

“Holly was a professional and friendly guide who delivered a stream of information in a relaxed and friendly manner. She obviously knew her subject with a passion. A great experience and highly recommended.”

1,802 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $27by City of Edinburgh Tours

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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour - Niddry Wynd and South Bridge vaults: what you’re actually seeing
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

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5.Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

Edinburgh Old Town meets underground vaults on a small-group, relaxed tour. Visits Tron Kirk, Niddry Wynd, and Canongate Kirkyard.

★ 5.0

“The guide was very knowledgeable and kept it interesting. Wear comfortable shoes cause there is some steps, and uneven ground surfaces.”

1,574 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.74by City of Edinburgh Tours

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour - Where the tour starts on the Royal Mile and how the route flows
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

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6.Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

A 75-minute Edinburgh Old Town walk focused on witches, wrongful accusations, and dark local sites, ending in Grassmarket.

★ 4.8

“Witch 'Hazel' was great fun and very knowledgeable. She explained the history of witches in Edinburgh and took us to some sites relating to those stories. The tour was really interesting, not only learning about the history of the witches but also about Edinburgh itself. Highly recommended.”

1,290 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $24by Enthral Experiences

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Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour - Where you start and where you end (and why it matters)
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Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

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7.Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

A 2-hour guided walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, from medieval to modern stories, ending at Greyfriars Kirkyard. Great value at $24.96.

★ 5.0

“This was a great 2 hour tour that hit the highlights and got us comfortable to explore more on our own. Thanks to Gavin, we were cared for, entertained, and left with great ideas on what to do next.”

1,016 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $24.96by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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Edinburgh - Dark History - John Knox House Museum: quick stop, strong sense of 16th-century Edinburgh
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Edinburgh – Dark History

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8.Edinburgh – Dark History

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on a 2-hour dark history tour, from the Old Tollbooth to Canongate Kirk, with free stop entries.

★ 5.0

“James was phenomenal. The tour was insightful and entertaining highly recommend it to anyone visiting.”

814 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $22.19by All-Star Guides

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Edinburgh: 3-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Italian - From the City Chambers to Mercat Cross: getting oriented fast
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Edinburgh: 3-Hour Historical Walking Tour in Italian

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Edinburgh: Immersive Small-Group Historic Vaults Tour - Starting at Mercat Cross and getting your bearings on the Royal Mile
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Edinburgh: Immersive Small-Group Historic Vaults Tour

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Edinburgh: Old Town History Walking Tour - Finding the start near St. Giles’ Cathedral (the black umbrella tip)
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Edinburgh: Old Town History Walking Tour

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St Andrews: Golf Origins and Old Course History Tour - Meeting outside Hotel du Vin: simple logistics, firm timing
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St Andrews: Golf Origins and Old Course History Tour

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Glasgow: The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow - The first big lesson: how wealth turned Glasgow into a real city
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Glasgow: The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow

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13.Glasgow: The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow

A 2.5-hour guided walking tour through Glasgow, from 6th-century roots and Victorian wealth to music halls, murals, and hidden corners.

★ 4.9

“Great walking tour, full of information about the history of Glasgow. Our guide, Ben, was knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour went for 2.5hrs and could have gone longer as there was so much to see.”

302 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $18by Historic Walking Tours of Glasgow

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Edinburgh: Immersive Old Town Historical Walking Tour - Mercat Cross on the Royal Mile: Trade, Announcements, and Power
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Edinburgh: Immersive Old Town Historical Walking Tour

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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting - The Pubs Themselves: Cozy Stops, Easy Walking
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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

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