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

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour …More

WHISKYWHEELS PRIVATE HIGHLAND WHISKY TOUR + We pick you up + We help you create your own tour to the Highlands This private Whiskywheels tour...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$270
Edinburgh Shore Excursion: City Tour and Royal Yacht Britannia

When your cruise ship arrives in Edinburgh, get to know Scotland’s capital on this full-day shore excursion. Board a comfortable coach which takes you to …More

When your cruise ship arrives in Edinburgh, get to know Scotland’s capital on this full-day shore excursion. Board a comfortable coach which takes you to...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
Whisky Distillery Trifecta - Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland …More

Unique tour to three top distilleries! We pick you up! Let us know where you are. Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$708
Private Edinburgh & Rosslyn Chapel Tour

Explore Edinburgh and nearby Rosslyn Chapel on this 9-hour private shore excursion by minivan. See Edinburgh Castle, home to several monarchs and the Scottish crown …More

Explore Edinburgh and nearby Rosslyn Chapel on this 9-hour private shore excursion by minivan. See Edinburgh Castle, home to several monarchs and the Scottish crown...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,076
Private The Royal Edinburgh Tour

Explore Edinburgh's Royal connections, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of …More

Explore Edinburgh's Royal connections, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,618
Edinburgh Private city tour

Welcome to the great city of Edinburgh where there is so much to discover. We will pass through Arthur’s seat, a prominent landmark on the …More

Welcome to the great city of Edinburgh where there is so much to discover. We will pass through Arthur’s seat, a prominent landmark on the...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$178
Highlands Private One Day Tour of Scotland

This is a private tour designed entirely around you. Rather than following a fixed timetable or travelling with a large group, you'll enjoy a relaxed …More

This is a private tour designed entirely around you. Rather than following a fixed timetable or travelling with a large group, you'll enjoy a relaxed...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,011
Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

See the best of Edinburgh Old Town, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The …More

See the best of Edinburgh Old Town, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The...

2 to 3 hours
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$12
Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With our company's self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. Welcome to Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry …More

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With our company's self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. Welcome to Edinburgh, the birthplace of Harry...

2 to 3 hours
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$12
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
Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, Private Day Tour

Discover Scotland's natural beauty and rich history on this captivating tour. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, The Kelpies Monument, and Luss Village Loch Lomond …More

Discover Scotland's natural beauty and rich history on this captivating tour. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, The Kelpies Monument, and Luss Village Loch Lomond...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$903
Full-Day Tour Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Trossachs

At Sixstar Bespoke Tours, we believe that the best memories are created through personal experiences. Our private tours are designed around you, allowing you to …More

At Sixstar Bespoke Tours, we believe that the best memories are created through personal experiences. Our private tours are designed around you, allowing you to...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom

Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything …More

Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$129
Edinburgh Old Town and Rosslyn Chapel

During this full day tour, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Scotland's historic and medieval capital. The tour will commence with numerous stops at …More

During this full day tour, visitors will have the opportunity to visit Scotland's historic and medieval capital. The tour will commence with numerous stops at...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,113
Edinburgh Experience By Car

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and then the journey begins through the city of Edinburgh. Exploring Edinburgh by car gives you the …More

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and then the journey begins through the city of Edinburgh. Exploring Edinburgh by car gives you the...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$877
the World Famous Kelpies & Stirling Castle tour from Edinburgh

Experience the best of Scotland on this unforgettable tour, which takes you to three of the country's most iconic landmarks: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, and …More

Experience the best of Scotland on this unforgettable tour, which takes you to three of the country's most iconic landmarks: The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$674
Edinburgh: Alnwick Castle & The Borders Hogwarts Filming Location

Wizards, warriors, and a wee bit of seaside mischief - this small-group adventure’s got it all! We’re heading south to the Anglo-Scottish border, where blood-soaked …More

Wizards, warriors, and a wee bit of seaside mischief - this small-group adventure’s got it all! We’re heading south to the Anglo-Scottish border, where blood-soaked...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends. …More

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$62
Edinburgh: Mary Queen of Scots Privately Guided Luxury Day Tour

For history enthusiasts and admirers of Mary Queen of Scots, this tour will take you through her remarkable, yet tragic life. Follow her footsteps, as …More

For history enthusiasts and admirers of Mary Queen of Scots, this tour will take you through her remarkable, yet tragic life. Follow her footsteps, as...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$290
Edinburgh: Highland Perthshire & Whisky Private Luxury Day Tour

With entry for a Tour & Tasting at Glenturret Distillery included, enjoy one of our most popular whisky tours. You’ll be taken through some of …More

With entry for a Tour & Tasting at Glenturret Distillery included, enjoy one of our most popular whisky tours. You’ll be taken through some of...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$255
St Andrews and Culross Luxury Day Private Tour

On this tour, we’ll take you to St Andrews, famous the world over for being the home of golf. If you're golf mad, you'll get …More

On this tour, we’ll take you to St Andrews, famous the world over for being the home of golf. If you're golf mad, you'll get...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,011
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