Best Walking Tours in Edinburgh 2025

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 12.37

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 Potter! JK Rowling wrote all seven Harry Potter novels in this city and Jule will help you discover that was involved in this incredible story. Walking the streets of this magical place, Rowling undoubtedly took some inspiration from the city which she then used in the Harry Potter novels. On our tour, we’ll be exploring places that may have served as inspirations for places and characters in Harry Potter. In this incredible experience, you'll have the time to stroll around Edinburgh's Harry Potter Trail at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy along the way. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 20.64

Follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts. • Discover stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts • Wander the narrow city streets at nightfall with a Spanish guide • Visit a cemetery famous for its high levels of paranormal activity • Meet the infamous ghost of Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 20.64

Opportunity to explore Edinburgh Old Town with experienced walking guide and the author of the book series "Hidden Walks". The author (who's also the guide) has sold over 100,000 'hidden' walking books covering 500 miles of urban routes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and New York, and loves to show the hidden corners of his city to walkers. Learn about the Royal Mile and links to JK Rowling, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Adam Smith, witches, serial killers, Jules Verne, Secret Gardens and the Outlander series.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 12.37

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 creator of this amazing experience is Jule, who will be your audio voice and "virtual" companion during the whole experience. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, the Grassmarket, the Writers Museum and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert. Please note: when booking, you will get a separate email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 23.90

Step into the magic of Edinburgh’s Old Town on this lively walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks, uncover quirky tales, and explore centuries of history with a local infotainment expert.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 9.99

Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • See where the Wizard of West Bow lived and walk in the footsteps of the women sentenced to death for witchcraft • Hear from producer Katrina Milne who’s lead over 2000 clients on our tours since launching Travel Kat Tours in 2018 • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note that this is a hilly walk.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 11.99

Discover Edinburgh’s complex history through the lens of its most influential architects, on a 90-minute walk. If you’re curious about the origins of Scottish design then you'll enjoy this self-guided walking tour in the atmospheric Old Town. You’ll explore the fascinating historical buildings that give the area its character, and admire award-winning contemporary architecture like the famous Scottish Parliament. On this audio tour, you’ll meander through narrow closes, beneath stepped gables and turrets, pausing at breathtaking viewpoints. You'll be shown the easy-to-miss details on the buildings, and old maps and drawings. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 20.64

Looking for a change of scenery from Edinburgh’s Old Town, then this could be the walk for you. Led by a local expert, this walk will take you through the New Town of Edinburgh with its outstanding Georgian architecture and will include visiting the Dean Village and Royal Botanic Gardens. See some of the city’s finest architecture and gardens, whilst being taken on the most picturesque routes rather than the standard tourist routes. Explore all these areas and see the most photographable spots in Edinburgh that include Circus Lane and Dean Village.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 19.99

Tune into ancient and modern Scottish tales on one of Europe’s oldest streets with this affordable walking tour and the industry-leading VoiceMap mobile app. • See historical sights along all four sections of the Royal Mile and find out about the city’s stench in the 1500s, and how far it traveled • Hear from producer Martin Donnelly, a Senior Teaching Fellow and Edinburgh local • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it ️• Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 6.93

Discover the places in Edinburgh that inspired the story of Harry Potter, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of reenacting the role of witch Eladora. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Edinburgh Castle, Greyfriars Bobby Statue, City Chambers, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers. • Discover the true coffee shop where J.K. Rowling wrote her novels. • Visit the place that inspired Hogwarts. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 7.04

Discover a real-life Diagon alley, Tom Riddle’s grave and locations where the magical series was penned on this short tour of Harry Potter’s Edinburgh. Explore Edinburgh's wizarding world with this mobile app based tour. You can also put your Harry Potter Knowledge to the test with a quiz mode. Created by a Potter fan who loves trivia, this self-guided tour takes you to some of the most magical sites in Edinburgh which inspired the Harry Potter series. You can spend as much or as little time at each stop and explore at your own pace. Stops include a place where some of the books were penned, a graveyard which inspired many names in the series, a shopping street that could be called a real world Diagon alley and much more.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 22.01

Do you know just how much Scotland has brought to the world? Colour Photography, the rings of Saturn, the electromagnetic spectrum - and this was all just from one person! From television to anaesthetics, bicycles to toasters, come join us on an exploration of Scotland's great innovators and inventors; we'll take you for a walk around the Old Town of Edinburgh to tell you all our favourite stories. After stories from around the Old Town, we'll take you into our underground space to continue the adventure, and to show you the Crossley Otto Silent engine which was discovered during renovation work to the old police chambers in January 2025 - this is the second oldest surviving example in the world, and was the prototype for the car engine!

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 9.99

On this self-guided tour, you'll unravel the mysteries and murders surrounding Scotland’s most famous monarch. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Edinburgh's old town. Have you ever wondered what life was like in Edinburgh during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots? On this walking tour, we’ll explore the hidden corners and the major landmarks in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town through the eyes of Scotland’s most famous monarch. You'll find a new story on every corner while weaving in and out of the narrow, closed, and cobbled streets. I’ll tell you about the murders and mysteries surrounding Mary and how these tragic events unfolded right here in Scotland’s capital. Along the way, I’ll tell you about two of Mary’s three husbands, Lord Darnley and the Earl of Bothwell, and her lover, David Rizzio. I’ll show you the John Knox House, where the leader of the Reformation is buried, outside St Giles Cathedral. You’ll also hear about his conflict with Mary.

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 12.37

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your phone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, Moira will show you a less-known walk, slightly off the beaten track but nonetheless, one that is steeped in the past and beauty: A Tour to Duddingston Village! This is a wonderful and informative experience for anyone to enjoy - however a certain level of fitness is required (or you can take a taxi). ​Discover how Duddingston Village is a magical slice of history, art, nature, architecture and tales. In these small streets, you'll meet Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Raeburn and Walter Scott - a beheaded Queen, a would-be King, a famous artist, and a renowned writer. Plus, you will learn about Holyrood Park and the story behind the oldest working Church in Scotland. PS: You will get an email with instructions for downloading our app and redeeming your unique code (different code than your booking reference number).

Edinburgh , Scotland

From $ 20.64

Looking for a change of scenery from Edinburgh’s Old Town, then this could be the walk for you. Led by a local expert, this walk will take you through the New Town (1769) of Edinburgh with its outstanding Georgian architecture and will include visiting the Dean Village, Galleries of Modern Art and St Mary’s Cathedral. You will see some of the city’s finest architecture, whilst being taken on the most picturesque routes rather than the standard tourist routes. We will explore all these areas and see some of the most photographable spots in Edinburgh that include Circus Lane and Dean Village.