15 Best Walking Tours In Scotland

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

1.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

Harry Potter meets old Edinburgh on a 2-hour guided walk: house sorting, trivia quiz, and Tom Riddle’s grave at Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

/ June 4, 2026

2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Guided Edinburgh Castle walk with an entry ticket from $49. Great Hall stories and Castle Rock views, then you explore inside.

★ 4.7

“we liked the fact that we went from place to place with history. To enhance the tour I would tell people exactly how many buildings people could possibly go through so they dont feel like they missed something.Other than that Nick our guide was great and helpful.”

11,699 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

/ June 4, 2026

3.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Guided walk inside Edinburgh Castle with a pre-booked ticket, photo time, and stories from a live guide. Includes entry and guided stops.

★ 5.0

“Good deal of info and stories surrounding the Castle. We went on a beautiful day and could see for miles! Leave time afterward to explore more of the Castle.”

5,540 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $51.32by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

/ June 4, 2026

4.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

Guided Edinburgh Castle walk on the Royal Mile with skip-the-line entry. Learn dungeons and Crown Jewels, then explore on your own.

★ 5.0

“Graeme was an incredible guide, keeping adults and children of all ages engaged. His accent makes the tour even better!”

5,214 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $52.70by Little Fish Tours

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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

/ June 4, 2026

5.Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

Evening walk through Edinburgh’s dark legends, murder tales, and cemeteries, ending with city views from Calton Hill and a local pub stop.

★ 5.0

“We booked this on the spur of the moment and had a great time! G is exceptionally well-versed in this subject so if you have questions he has the answers. It is a lot of standing and a fair few hills (fine with us but you may have different feelings). Ten out of ten, would…”

3,862 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.02by Sandemans Tours

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Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

6.Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

A 2-hour guided walk through UNESCO Old Town Edinburgh’s stories, landmarks, and Harry Potter clues, led by standout local guides.

★ 4.8

“Very informative and interesting. Great sense of humour from Alastair. Thanks”

2,361 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by Little Fish Tours

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

/ June 4, 2026

7.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Step into Edinburgh’s underground vaults for an hour of history, a torture exhibit, and spooky stories led by a live guide.

★ 5.0

“Informative and super interesting look at the Edinburgh vaults. Louisa was a fantastic tour guide! Definitely recommend!”

2,183 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.29by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd

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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

/ June 4, 2026

8.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

“Two hour walking tour of old Edinburgh - very knowledgeable guide - mixture of historical facts and fascinating stories”

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

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Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

/ June 4, 2026

9.Haunted Vaults and Graveyard Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Walk Edinburgh after dark through Greyfriars Graveyard and hidden vaults below South Bridge, led by a funny, story-first guide.

★ 4.5

“Jordan was very informative and funny. It was very entertaining and we had a great time on this tour.”

1,702 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $36.06by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd

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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

10.Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

A 2-hour dark Old Town ghost walk: Canongate Kirkyard, Burke and Hare, witch trials, and haunted Old Calton Cemetery in Edinburgh.

★ 4.6

“It was really cool and informative! I love history and I really wanted someone who knows to tell me stories about Edinburgh!”

1,671 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

11.Edinburgh: Harry Potter Walking Tour

A 2-hour Edinburgh walking tour that connects the Royal Mile’s real streets and legends to Harry Potter, with trivia, photo stops, and stories.

★ 4.7

“Sarah was very bright and informative. I was kept engaged for the duration. Sarah had a very good sense of fun and made the fact it was cold a lot easier to deal with 😀”

1,646 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by Sandemans New Europe Tours

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Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

12.Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

A small-group 3-hour Old Town walk in Edinburgh, from Usher Hall to Scott Monument, with standout stories, photos, and key sights.

★ 5.0

“We toured with Craig and it was a fantastic morning. He is a wealth of knowledge and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him!”

1,596 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $48.54by Edinburgh Guided Tour

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Edinburgh: The Dark Side Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

13.Edinburgh: The Dark Side Walking Tour

A 2-hour Dark Side walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town, mixing true crimes, graveyards, and witch-trial stories with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Really enjoyed all the stops and stories chosen. I felt like I was really immersed in the history. Thank you Joe, you did an amazing job and thank you for all the recommendations. Cheers!”

1,405 reviews2 hoursFrom $35by Sandemans New Europe Tours

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

/ June 4, 2026

14.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

“I booked this tour spontaneously while solo travelling in Edinburgh. Our witchy guide Hazel was a delight, with what you need of storytelling, knowledge and joyful humor to make this tour excellent. A great discovery of the historical background of Scottish witchcraft hunt!!”

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

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