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

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A taste of Scotland Full-Day Private Tour

Let me show you some of the highlights of Central Scotland. Enjoy a private tour in a luxury vehicle with an experienced driver guide. …More

Let me show you some of the highlights of Central Scotland. Enjoy a private tour in a luxury vehicle with an experienced driver guide....

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$785
Private Photoshoot in Edinburgh with a Professional Photographer

No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones; enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Edinburgh to capture …More

No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones; enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Edinburgh to capture...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$286
St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh. Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge …More

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh. Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$758
Loch Ness Glen Coe and the Highlands Italian Tour Guide

Enjoy a full day tour in Italian from Edinburgh to the Highlands and take the chance to see their breathtaking scenery. Take a glimpse of …More

Enjoy a full day tour in Italian from Edinburgh to the Highlands and take the chance to see their breathtaking scenery. Take a glimpse of...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up

Our 16 mile (25 kilometer) Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice …More

Our 16 mile (25 kilometer) Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice...

4 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$94
Private St Andrews, Dunfermline and Fife Day Tour from Edinburgh

A full day visiting the beautiful towns of South Queensferry, Dunfermline, Lower Largo and the iconic St Andrews. The tour includes a visit to the …More

A full day visiting the beautiful towns of South Queensferry, Dunfermline, Lower Largo and the iconic St Andrews. The tour includes a visit to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$982
Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge …More

Join us for this half day tour of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh. Exploring the Old Town on foot, led by your local Blue Badge...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$121
Full-Day Tour to the Scottish Highlands

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...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,023
St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a …More

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan

Beginning at one of Glasgow's oldest and most impressive structures, Glasgow Cathedral, you’ll embark on a journey through the very best of Glasgow. Moving into …More

Beginning at one of Glasgow's oldest and most impressive structures, Glasgow Cathedral, you’ll embark on a journey through the very best of Glasgow. Moving into...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$193
Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour

Glencoe & Highlands Private Driving Tour: Unveil Scotland's Majestic Landscapes Join Monarch Tours on an unparalleled journey from Edinburgh to Glencoe and the captivating Highlands. …More

Glencoe & Highlands Private Driving Tour: Unveil Scotland's Majestic Landscapes Join Monarch Tours on an unparalleled journey from Edinburgh to Glencoe and the captivating Highlands....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,227
Edinburgh:5-Day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Loch Ness Tour w/Hostel

An awesome adventure through the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye. Expect stunning scenery, incredible history, and epic Scottish experiences. Jump on the Hogwarts …More

An awesome adventure through the Highlands and the magical Isle of Skye. Expect stunning scenery, incredible history, and epic Scottish experiences. Jump on the Hogwarts...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$657
From Edinburgh: 2-Day Highlands bus tour & Jacobite Steam Train

See the Highland sights and historic locations linked to the Jacobite movement of 17th century Scotland. The 2-Day Jacobite Heritage Experience Tour combines spectacular Highland …More

See the Highland sights and historic locations linked to the Jacobite movement of 17th century Scotland. The 2-Day Jacobite Heritage Experience Tour combines spectacular Highland...

2 days
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$482
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Edinburgh with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

A fun and different way to see Edinburgh. Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for …More

A fun and different way to see Edinburgh. Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour

Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide: …More

Take our 2-day Loch Ness, Inverness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh, travel in comfort and savour the delights of the Highlands with your guide:...

2 days
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$156
Glenfinnan Viaduct Glencoe and Fort William Tour from Edinburgh

• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz Premium Minivan. • A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences. • An Expert Local Guide. • A Door-to-Door …More

• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz Premium Minivan. • A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences. • An Expert Local Guide. • A Door-to-Door...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$907
Harry Potter's Edinburgh Tour and House of Illusions Experience

Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse …More

Experience the magic of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then immerse...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Fantastic Creatures of Edinburgh, and where to find them!

A fantastic way to see the city. A classic treasure hunt with a twist that will have you interacting with your surroundings whilst learning about …More

A fantastic way to see the city. A classic treasure hunt with a twist that will have you interacting with your surroundings whilst learning about...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Escape Old Edinburgh with a Thrilling Outdoor Puzzle Trail

Step into Edinburgh's delightfully dark past with 'A Trail of Burke & Hare', an outdoor escape room experience that plunges you into the sinister legacy …More

Step into Edinburgh's delightfully dark past with 'A Trail of Burke & Hare', an outdoor escape room experience that plunges you into the sinister legacy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
St Andrews, Falkland and Fife Villages Tour from Edinburgh

This tour combines stunning East Neuk fishing villages, the beautiful town of Falkland, and St Andrews: a place of history, culture, and golf. …More

This tour combines stunning East Neuk fishing villages, the beautiful town of Falkland, and St Andrews: a place of history, culture, and golf....

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, …More

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh,...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$311
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