The best family-friendly activities in Edinburgh for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Glasgow in a Day: Family-friendly Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Embark on a captivating full-day private tour to Glasgow, where each moment unveils a new layer of the city's diverse charm. Our journey commences at …More

Embark on a captivating full-day private tour to Glasgow, where each moment unveils a new layer of the city's diverse charm. Our journey commences at...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$336
Casks & Chronicles: Day Tour of Scottish Whisky Distilleries

Embark on a sumptuous odyssey through Scotland's liquid gold with an exclusive private tour of the nation's most revered whisky distilleries. Savor the rich history …More

Embark on a sumptuous odyssey through Scotland's liquid gold with an exclusive private tour of the nation's most revered whisky distilleries. Savor the rich history...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$404
Magical Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Delve into the mystical history of Edinburgh, where visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the allure of the city's magical past. Explore the …More

Delve into the mystical history of Edinburgh, where visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the allure of the city's magical past. Explore the...

2 hours
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$34
West Highlands, Kilchurn and Inveraray

On this unforgettable tour, you will discover the magic of Scotland’s Highlands. Travel in comfort as our guide shares fascinating stories about history, clans, castles, …More

On this unforgettable tour, you will discover the magic of Scotland’s Highlands. Travel in comfort as our guide shares fascinating stories about history, clans, castles,...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$78
Edinburgh Photo Shoot - capture your memories!

L&L photography is dreamy, moody, shadowy, gloomy but glowy! This photoshoot is ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, no rule! *I provide 15 digital photos …More

L&L photography is dreamy, moody, shadowy, gloomy but glowy! This photoshoot is ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, no rule! *I provide 15 digital photos...

30 to 50 minutes
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$243
Round-Trip Transportation to the Braemar Highland Games from Edinburgh

Experience the Annual Royal Braemer Highland Gathering with Highland dancing and Bagpipe bands on this spectacular day trip from Edinburgh. The Braemar Gathering, is always …More

Experience the Annual Royal Braemer Highland Gathering with Highland dancing and Bagpipe bands on this spectacular day trip from Edinburgh. The Braemar Gathering, is always...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$88
Edinburgh: Private Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour

Fancy exploring the places that brought your favourite films and TV shows to life? Join TRIPorganiser, a family-run business, on a private journey through Scotland's …More

Fancy exploring the places that brought your favourite films and TV shows to life? Join TRIPorganiser, a family-run business, on a private journey through Scotland's...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$404
Private Dark History Tour: Eerie Edinburgh

On this evening walk you will discover Edinburgh's dark side. Hangman's noose and witches' brew, heinous deeds and restless spirits - the closes of the …More

On this evening walk you will discover Edinburgh's dark side. Hangman's noose and witches' brew, heinous deeds and restless spirits - the closes of the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$51
Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this …More

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$45
Secrets of the Royal Mile: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour

This tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone arriving in Edinburgh for the first time. On your tour, you will visit Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare …More

This tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone arriving in Edinburgh for the first time. On your tour, you will visit Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

Our adventure begins at 22 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh (EH2 1AY), where we depart for Glenkinchie Distillery. Leaving the city behind, the landscape transforms …More

Our adventure begins at 22 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh (EH2 1AY), where we depart for Glenkinchie Distillery. Leaving the city behind, the landscape transforms...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Bespoke Edinburgh Old Town Walk with a Local Guide

This Private Tour is perfect for anyone who's just arrived in Edinburgh and wants an overview of the city's history and things to do/places to …More

This Private Tour is perfect for anyone who's just arrived in Edinburgh and wants an overview of the city's history and things to do/places to...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$128
Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour

Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp? …More

Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp?...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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Small Group Walking Tour with Hidden Walks Author in Edinburgh

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) …More

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)...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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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
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
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
Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local City Guide

Discover Edinburgh on a private half-day walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city’s cobbled streets, hidden gems, historic landmarks, and fascinating …More

Discover Edinburgh on a private half-day walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city’s cobbled streets, hidden gems, historic landmarks, and fascinating...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Tour: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle & St Andrews Highlights

Discover Scotland’s royal heritage on a private day tour from Edinburgh to Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, and St Andrews. Visit Scone Palace, the historic crowning …More

Discover Scotland’s royal heritage on a private day tour from Edinburgh to Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, and St Andrews. Visit Scone Palace, the historic crowning...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$404
Private Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile Walking Tour

On this private walking tour along the Royal Mile we will explore the medieval Old Town. From cathedrals and closes to kings and crooks – …More

On this private walking tour along the Royal Mile we will explore the medieval Old Town. From cathedrals and closes to kings and crooks –...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north …More

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north...

2 days
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$223
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