Grassmarket Travel Information - Activities, Tour and Experiences | Apr 2025

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Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour

Embark on a journey through the heart of Edinburgh with our captivating Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour. Your adventure begins on the iconic Royal Mile at 130 High Street, where the past meets the present.

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Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Tour

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game.

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The Headless Horseman in Edinburgh: Self-guided walking tour game

A spooky, self-guided walking tour game through central Edinburgh. You have made new friends online. They have found an old journal and are trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of its owner.

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Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour

Go on a haunted Edinburgh tour where you will follow clues to discover striking places and local stories. Play the role of a devilish staff on this spine-tingling walking tour, which takes you on a journey through some of the city’s most haunted places, including Greyfriars Kirkyard, the site of the Nor’ Loch and West Bow.

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Edinburgh Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by the Royal Mile

Solve A Mystery is a self-guided murder mystery city tour in Edinburgh for friends and family! Simply purchase online, collect it at our pick-up spot, and begin your adventure any time that suits you.

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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.

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Edinburgh Self-Guided Audio Tour - Its History and Secrets

Explore Edinburgh and walk through this charming historic city as you discover the winding, hilly streets of this glorious and ancient town! On this self-guided tour narrated by an expert historian, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and architectural highlights.

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Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town

Explore the famous landmarks and hidden secrets of the Edinburgh Old Town on this walking tour by an Edinburgh native. We will walk through Edinburgh’s historic streets and gain a unique insight into famous individuals who have called the city home.

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Crime and Punishment

Only on our Crime and Punishment tour do you get to hear about Edinburgh's Penal History. A must for those with a keen interest in the titillating and macabre and fans of True Crime.

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Harry Potter and Horrible Histories Walking Tour in Edinburgh

This is a unique walking tour which combines Harry Potter, History and Scottish Cuisine into one, all the while making you laugh.

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Edinburgh 3 Hour Walking Tour Italian Tour Guide

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour.

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Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

See Edinburgh like never before with Scotland’s official open-top tour! We’ve got the best seats in town and the ultimate way to explore the capital.

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Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Britannia Tour

The Bright Bus Britannia Tour offers a fantastic way to explore Edinburgh’s waterfront and beyond. With stops at iconic locations such as the Royal Yacht Britannia, you’ll experience the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

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Tales from the Crypts: Ghouls, Graves and Ghostly Tales

Step into the shadowy underworld of Edinburgh, where restless spirits and dark history collide. Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, where the infamous Mackenzie Poltergeist terrorizes those brave enough to enter.

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Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world.

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Edinburgh - Old Town Stories

The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous landmarks, but also to some of the hidden gems that make our beloved city so special.

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Edinburgh Old Town Tour Experience

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.

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Edinburgh: Discover Edinburgh's Old Town Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating charm of Edinburgh's Old Town on our walking tour through the city's most significant places.

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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Edinburgh in your own time, with an award-winning unlimited 24 hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.

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Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. Most group tours of the Old town have up to 30 people, but not ours! On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour, you’ll find out how Edinburgh has evolved and developed over the past 2000 years.

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Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide

What better way to experience Edinburgh than on board this live guided hop on, hop off city tour. Each guide has different stories about this beautiful city - get the best views from upstairs on this half-topped bus.

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Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Combo Bus Tour

Hop aboard Scotland’s official open-top tour and discover Edinburgh from the best seats in town! With a combined two-tour ticket, you’ll explore both the Edinburgh City Tour and the Britannia Tour, giving you access to the capital’s most iconic sights.

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Grand Historic and Literary Tour of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a city bursting with history, but also with bookishness; so much so that it was the first city in the world to be awarded UNESCO’s ‘City of Literature’ title.

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Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

Prepare to be scared silly on a 75 minute ghost bus tour around Edinburgh’s ghoulish haunts. Under the guidance of a creepy onboard conductor, cruise around Edinburgh’s most terrifying and impressive sights, such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

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Edinburgh's Dark and Hidden History Walking Tour

What’s reported to be the most haunted place in Edinburgh? What inspired the story of Dr Jekyll and My Hyde? What happened to witched in medieval Edinburgh? Where is Voldemort buried? All these questions answered and more!Walk with me through the uneasy history of Edinburgh’s dark side.