Tours and Activities

A chocolate experience to remember! See and touch the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about how the beans are transformed into delicious chocolate.
Have fun making your own Scottish-themed chocolate to take home! You can even make a chocolate Greyfriar's Bobby, a chocolate Nessie or a chocolate Edinburgh Castle!
Next, come to the tasting room with a wide selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolate makers. There are over 30 varieties to choose from including Haggis chocolate, Japanese chocolate, chilli chocolate, gin chocolate and many, many more.
Finally, wrap your delicious chocolates to take home to enjoy or give as a gift.

This immersive chocolate-making experience is deal for traveling families or groups, or for rainy days. Create a unique souvenir by making your own Scottish-themed chocolate before heading to the tasting room to sample a wide selection of chocolates from both Scottish and international chocolatiers, including haggis chocolate, chili chocolate, gin chocolate and many more

• Fun chocolate-making experience in the heart of Edinburgh
• Great activity for special occasions or rainy days
• Create your own chocolates: Ideal souvenirs or gifts
• Come hungry: Lots of chocolate tastings to satisfy sweet teeth

Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine, but Edinburgh’s foodie hotspots are best explored with a local guide. On this small-group walking tour, discover the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, and sample Scottish classics such as Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Scotch whisky, and afternoon tea.

• Enjoy classic Scottish food such as authentic Haggis, award winning Lowland Single Malt Whisky
• Learn why Edinburgh locals are so passionate about their food
• Explore the local streets on a walking food tour
• Small-group experience with no more than 10 participants

Experience the magic of Skye, the jewel in Scotland's crown. Stroll along the dramatic cliffs of Neist Point, explore the fairy-tale-like Fairy Glen, and get lost in the mesmerizing Quiraing. The expert guide will unveil the secrets of Dunvegan Castle, and you'll savour the sheer beauty of the Old Man of Storr. This spectacular tour also includes Loch Ness, Glencoe and stunning views of The Kelpies, Stirling Castle, Cairngorms, and Ben Nevis along the way.

• Your comfort and enjoyment are the top priorities
• Create your own bespoke Itinerary
• Travel in style and exclusivity in a luxurious private vehicle
• Expert guides steeped in Scottish history and culture
• Storytelling that will have you on the edge of you seat
• Go beyond the usual tourist path and discover hidden gems

Join this tour for a remarkable adventure that marries Scotland's wild grandeur with the elegance of a luxury experience. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to create unforgettable memories in Bonnie Scotland.

Skip the line on your visit to one of Scotland's most popular attractions on this Edinburgh Castle walking tour. Walk up the Royal Mile toward to the castle with your guide while they share insight into the significance of the fortification in Scottish history and introduce you to some of the key characters associated with it. Once inside, explore the main buildings as your guide provides further details about such elements as the one o'clock gun, the Argyle Battery, and the castle dungeons. The Castle Tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification.  The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.

Edinburgh Castle dominates one of the world’s most heroic and bloody national histories. Set on a dead volcano, the castle is an imposing sight with its thick defensive walls. This 2-hour tour gives you an insider’s view of the city’s number one attraction, first letting you skip the line and then revealing the secrets of this fortress, from one of the world’s few official dog cemeteries to the smallest shrine in the world. Learn about the castle’s wicked and wonderful history from the guide.

Save valuable vacation time with skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle on this walking tour. Avoid hours of waiting in line and breeze right inside with your priority admission ticket. Then, listen to your guide's commentary about the Scottish landmark's history as you walk through one of Scotland's most famous landmarks.

• Edinburgh Castle tour with skip-the-line access
• Learn the history and the secrets of the castle
• See the National War Museum and the National Monument
• Continue to explore the castle independently after the tour

Visit three unique three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at three distilleries or a mix of distillery tours and tastings. The Speyside region of north-eastern Scotland is renowned for its single malt whiskies, which are sold all around the world. On this private tour, immerse yourself in Scotland’s whisky-making history and heritage as you visit three Speyside distilleries in one day. Visit distilleries such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, or Aberlour; learn about the whisky-making process on a guided tour; and sample a selection of different whiskies.

• Go behind-the-scenes of three Speyside whisky distilleries
• Expert-led whisky tastings: sample some of Scotland’s finest single malts
• Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from destinations around Scotland
• Private tour ensures a personalized experience with a bespoke itinerary

Famed as the birthplace of the boy wizard, Edinburgh is home to many Harry Potter-themed tours. While big group tours can leave visitors feeling rushed with questions unanswered, this private tour guarantees a personalized, and customizable, experience that goes at your own pace and gives you plenty of opportunities to ask the entertaining guides all of your burning Potter questions.

• Explore Edinburgh with a guide: The maze-like city is easy to get lost in
• Customizable: Adapt the tour to your own interests
• Private tour: Guarantees a more personalized experience
• Enhance your Potter knowledge: Guides can answer your questions

When exploring Scotland on your 1 Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Tour, you will get to experience the very best of Scotland in a jam packed adventure. This tour is perfect for those who might have limited time and want to get the most for their money. With breathtaking scenery and landscapes of unspoilt nature you’ll travel the Scottish highlands, getting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Experience Scottish culture through the folklore of Scotland’s myths and legends, historical sites and learn about the history of this wonderful country. Every twist and turn of the winding Scottish road has a new photo opportunity, a new story to be told and a new experience to be had.

Ideal for those fascinated by the supernatural, this tour of Edinburgh’s underground vaults is sure to make your spine tingle. With a ghoulish guide, descend into the darkened depths of the Blair Street Vaults and hear vivid retellings of torture, murder, and body snatching. Abandon thoughts of manufactured frights and prepare to experience the sinister side of Edinburgh on this small-group tour.

• Enjoy a small-group experience, limited to 18 people maximum
• Ideal for those intrigued by the paranormal, this spooky tour is sure to scare
• Listen to gruesome tales of torture, murder, and body snatching
• No manufactured frights, ensuring everything you experience is genuine
• Exclusive access to the vaults on this tour
• Tour of the Blair Street underground vaults in Edinburgh

A perfect tour for Harry Potter fans; visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for the Hogwarts Express, and take your iconic photo as the train crosses the bridge; explore Fort William and Glencoe in this one-day tour.

Even if you have only a short time to explore Scotland, you can discover the best of the Scottish Highlands on this day trip from Edinburgh. Head north for the haunting valley of Glen Coe. See the enigmatic Glenfinnan Viaduct (which Harry Potter fans will recognize from the movies) as the Jacobite steam train cross over it and spend time in the charming village of Pitlochry.

• Discover the Scottish Highlands' highlights from Edinburgh
• See multiple attractions, from Glen Coe to Glenfinnan, in one day
• Learn all about Scottish history from your guide
• Get great photos of the Jacobite steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct

Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge.

Walk in the footsteps of your favourite Harry Potter actors and screenwriters around the magical world of Edinburgh. Your guide is a movie enthusiast, armed with weird and wonderful Potter trivia.

Meet your guide who will put you into your House - prepare to have your knowledge tested in the Trivia Quiz! There are several other games along the way with fabulous prizes to be won.

Visit the sites that inspired the movies & books!

Scotland is a big place and with so many amazing places to explore you’ll be right to be excited about your 3 day Isle of Skye, Inverness & Highlands tour. With a guarantee of discovering new and interesting things and seeing breathtaking scenery and landscapes around every turn. You’ll see why so many movie locations were based and filmed here in Scotland, with views that inspired the likes of Harry Potter (Glenfinnan Viaduct) and James Bond (Glencoe), and more.

You’ll be spoilt for choice for getting that perfect picture, especially in the Isle of Skye where many of Scotland’s myths and legends come from. See mountains created by giants, enchanted waters that will give you eternal youth, and hear songs of the faerie folk in the wind.
This is a tour that will fill you with joy and leave you with a feeling that can only come from being truly immersed in the moment - something truly priceless.

Explore the Scottish Highlands with this three-day tour from Edinburgh. Skip the hassle of a rental car and kick back in an air-conditioned coach with a local guide. Hear stories of Scotland’s history as you visit the Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, and Inverness. This tour offers an immersive experience into one of the most scenic areas of the Scottish countryside.

• Visit the scenic Isle of Skye
• Explore Loch Ness and Inverness
• Skip the hassle of a rental car and admire the scenery
• Learn about Scotland’s history from a local guide

Dark as the devil's heart, the haunted underground network of vaults from the 1700s will stimulate and excite your senses as the sinister history of these former slum dwellings, once inhabited by the poor and unfortunate along with criminals and prostitutes, begins to come to life in your imagination! Your pulse starts to speed up as your mouth gets drier due to your heightened awareness of what surrounds you! Once experienced, never forgotten.

Edinburgh's underground network of vaults, which dates from the 1700s, is one of the most fascinating parts of the city to explore. To truly understand these former slum dwellings, and their dark histories, you need to explore them in the company of a guide who can provide all of the necessary context, background information and spooky stories.

• Guided tours of Edinburgh's underground network of vaults
• Go underground and explore one of Edinburgh's most fascinating locations
• Learn all about the history of the vaults from your guide
• Hear stories of the unfortunate inhabitants of the vaults

Entrance to the castle is included. Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle.
There is evidence of a fort here for almost 3000 years, and it has been a royal castle since at least King David I’s reign in the 12th century. The Scottish monarchs continued to use it until 1633, and even saw the birth of King James VI within its walls.
Your tour will begin on the esplanade of the castle as you hear your guide talking about the origins of the castle and its sieges.
Once inside Edinburgh Castle, the guide will take you through the different parts of the fortress and tell you its fascinating history, including Scotland’s kings and queens. Inside the complex you will find three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall and a Royal Palace. (not accessible during the tour).

Experience the world's most haunted city on a ghost tour of Edinburgh and be spooked by one of the city's most infamous sons as they lead you around the dark side of the Old Town. Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden ‘wynds’ (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city’s underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide.

• Evening Edinburgh underground vaults walking tour
• Explore the Old Town’s ‘wynds’ and hear about their history and mysteries
• Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, said to be the world’s most haunted graveyard
• Descend into Edinburgh’s underground vaults and uncover their 400-year history
• Hear tales of ghosts, murders and torture, and watch and listen for unexplained events
• Guide dressed as one of Edinburgh’s most infamous characters
• Early evening tour suitable for families

What makes this experience unique is the fact that it is a very hands on, bespoke, personal and very knowledgeable workshop like no other in the country. Where you learn of the workings of a micro distillery, get to taste different spirit profiles, you also get to design and make your very own bottle of gin to take home with you after the class.

This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture.  The tour runs for around two hours taking in many of the sites of the Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more.

• The perfect overview tour for first-time visitors to Edinburgh
• Visit many sites in the UNESCO-listed Old Town in one day
• Exploring Edinburgh with a guide means you won’t get lost
• A walking tour takes you to areas that can’t be accessed by car

Hear stories of blood, guts and gore in the Old Town in Edinburgh. Sip a Scotch whisky in a candlelit cellar to warm the heart. Spend 2-hours examining the darker side of history on this guided tour. Edinburgh is notoriously one of the most haunted places in the UK, making it a prime destination for ghost-hunters. Dare to discover the city’s dark side on this 2-hour evening tour and visit the eerie Blair Street Underground Vaults, follow in the footsteps of the infamous Edinburgh Mob, then settle your nerves with a dram of Scotch whisky in Megget's Cellar.

Embark on a 3 day tour to the Highlands & Islands of Scotland and enjoy the picturesque landscapes. Capture the wild spirit of the Scottish Highlands on a private 2-day tour from Edinburgh. Alongside your guide, you’ll delve into the dramatic landscapes of Dunfermline and the natural majesty of the Isle of Skye. Visit historic landmarks like Dunkeld’s 12th-century cathedral, gaze upon the interminable wilderness of Rannoch Moor, hear the legend of the Loch Ness monster and absorb the eerie atmosphere of the ruins of Castle Urquhart. Spend the night in comfortable hotel accommodation and receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own private VIP Class minibus. Compare Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, where people lived in cramped conditions, to the elegant Georgian New Town. Enjoy undivided attention and learn all about this fascinating city on this 4-hour panoramic tour.

This 8-day tour takes you to the west coast to Oban, through the Loch Lomond National Park, the Highlands and Loch Ness over to Skye and then up to the isles of Lewis and Harris introducing you to Scotland’s unforgettable scenery, wildlife, history and people.

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glencoe, the beauty of Ben Nevis and the Loch Ness, where you might even be able to spot the famous monster that is said to inhabit it's waters.

The Taste of ' Outlander' experience combines traditional Scottish food, music, song and dance, all celebrating the Jacobite period and the world of Jamie and Claire.

This small group tour (maximum 16 passengers) combines all that's great about Scotland into a short day out – a castle, mountains, lochs, photo opportunities, a riverside walk, a battlefield, history, heroes and highland cows. Enjoy lots of time off the bus, perfect for those who want to experience Highland scenery and nature at a relaxing pace. Highlights include mighty Blair Castle, the stunning Highland viewpoint of Queen's View and a short riverside and waterfall walk at The Hermitage.

When your cruise ship arrives in Edinburgh, get to know Scotland's capital on this full-day shore excursion. Board a comfortable coach and enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh's highlights as a prelude to three of it's headline acts. Explore medieval Edinburgh Castle, once residence to Scotland's monarchs; tour the Royal Yacht Britannia, the former floating home of Queen Elizabeth II; and visit Holyrood Palace, the Queen's official Scotland residence. Free time for lunch (own expense) and to explore the Royal Mile provide the finishing touches. Entrance fees not included.

See Edinburgh like a local on a small group walking and photography tours with local guides that explain all you need to know about Edinburgh and takes you to the best spots for photos on and off the tourist trail.

St Andrews, home of Golf day tour from Edinburgh. See the Old Course and Swilcan Bridge. Walk around St Andrews with time for lunch before returning to Edinburgh via the East Neuk of Fife.

Immerse yourself in the Highlands of the 1740s on a private day trip to locations featured in Starz’ hit ‘Outlander’ TV series. Depart from Edinburgh or Glasgow and begin an epic time-traveling adventure that follows in the footsteps of the courageous 'Outlander' heroine Claire Randall. Visit the village of Falkland, which stood in for Inverness in the show, and Culross, which doubles as the fictional Cranesmuir, as well as Doune Castle, the real-life location for Castle Leoch. Hear trivia about the cast and crew from a knowledgeable guide.