Things to do on New Year's Eve in Edinburgh (Updated 2026)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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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$1,079
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
Outlander Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town

Virtually walk through the streets of Edinburgh's old town with a guide who is also a fan of the TV series and novels. You will …More

Virtually walk through the streets of Edinburgh's old town with a guide who is also a fan of the TV series and novels. You will...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$398
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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$1,011
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
Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh. Spend a couple of hours strolling through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hear about Edinburgh's history, characters …More

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh. Spend a couple of hours strolling through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hear about Edinburgh's history, characters...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$384
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
Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh Castle with Skip-the-Line

Private access lets you walk straight into Edinburgh’s beating heart. Feel the worn stones of the Royal Mile under your shoes as the sound of …More

Private access lets you walk straight into Edinburgh’s beating heart. Feel the worn stones of the Royal Mile under your shoes as the sound of...

2 hours
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$399
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
Executive Scottish Lowlands Tour

Traveling in our spacious executive cars ensures a comfortable and luxurious journey for you and your group. Our vehicles are designed with your comfort in …More

Traveling in our spacious executive cars ensures a comfortable and luxurious journey for you and your group. Our vehicles are designed with your comfort in...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,106
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
Scone Palace, Nature, Pitlochry, Whisky Experience from Edinburgh

Step into the footsteps of former Scottish royalty, as we visit Scone Palace, the original home to the ‘Stone of Destiny’ in the Royal burgh …More

Step into the footsteps of former Scottish royalty, as we visit Scone Palace, the original home to the ‘Stone of Destiny’ in the Royal burgh...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$782
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