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Tour events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!

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Monumental Treasure Hunt: West Princes Street Gardens

18th January 2025 - 27th November 2025

Welcome to the Monument-al Treasure Hunt in West Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh, a cultural & historical exploration for children & adults of all ages to enjoy.

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Dr Arnott’s Sampling Sensation

Selected dates between 1st March 2025 - 28th December 2025

Uncover the secrets of 17th-century medicine with a hands-on workshop led by an expert from his time: Dr Arnott, who examined his patients’ health by analysing urine’s colour, smell & TASTE!

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Guided Touch Tour: Palace of Holyroodhouse

Selected dates between 17th March 2025 - 19th July 2025

Join Audio Describer Fiona Johnston for a special opportunity for visually impaired and blind visitors to engage with selected features, and handle replica object in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Take The High Road

Selected dates between 19th April 2025 - 21st June 2025

Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on one of their favourite routes through Holyrood Park.

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Some Kind of Tours: 5 million years of Edinburgh history in 90 minutes

27th April 2025 - 26th October 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique, 90 minute walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.

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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

1st May 2025 - 29th June 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!

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High Speed Seafari Adventure

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 21st September 2025
South Queensferry

Experience the thrill of the Firth of Forth on Maid of the Forth's 1-hour RIB trips! Perfect for adventure-seekers and nature lovers alike.

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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Selected dates between 23rd May 2025 - 12th September 2025
South Queensferry

Step aboard Maid of the Forth for a magical evening on a Scottish Folk Cruise with live music from the fantastic Pure Malt!

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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 24th May 2025 - 27th September 2025

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before – hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

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Pride History Tours at The Real Mary King’s Close

Selected dates between 1st June 2025 - 28th June 2025

This Pride Month, step down into Edinburgh’s hidden history with a special series of Pride History Tours at The Real Mary King’s Close.

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True Crime Tours

Selected dates between 1st June 2025 - 30th August 2025

The Real Mary Kings Close invites you to step beneath the Royal Mile and explore the shadowy secrets of the Old Town on a True Crime Tour. Dare to descend?

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Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Selected dates between 6th June 2025 - 31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!

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Arthur’s Evening Walk

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 23rd August 2025

Enjoy an evening stroll around Holyrood Park as you join our Rangers to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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The Meadows Tour

Selected dates between 7th June 2025 - 27th September 2025

Returning after a short Spring special, this highly popular 1-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's Meadows is a unique little experience.

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Brian Pendreigh’s Leith Walking Tour

Selected dates between 14th June 2025 - 17th June 2025

Join Brian Pendreigh for this walking tour of Leith, home of tournament golf and one-time de facto capital of Scotland.

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Father’s Day At The Edinburgh Gin Distillery

15th June 2025

Looking for a unique Father’s Day present? This event at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery is the perfect gift!

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Guided Walk - Cramond Island

17th June 2025
Cramond

Join Cramond Heritage Trust on 17th June for a guided walk out and over to the uninhabited Cramond Island and learn about it's history!

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Closes & Coffee

Selected dates between 19th June 2025 - 30th August 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Step into a story steeped in centuries with Closes & Coffee, an exclusive immersive experience from The Real Mary King’s Close and The Lost Close.

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Mr HJM’s Terrible Tales Tour and Movie Night

20th June 2025
Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh's own Mr Heebie Man promises you terrible tales quite like no other. Come take his tour round this dark wee Edinburgh, followed by a showing of local short movies at the Banshee Labyrinth!

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Portobello Ghost Walk

20th June 2025
Portobello

Join Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares for a suitable, fright-filled evening in Portobello, a Burgh of Edinburgh with a suitably historic and haunted history!

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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk

21st June 2025
Leith

Join North Edinburgh Nightmares on a hair-raising ghost walk through the historic back streets of Leith on Saturday 21st June!

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Drams Ahoy! Whisky on the Water

28th June 2025

Set sail on a two-hour canal cruise with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society on Saturday 28th June, where you’ll savour five exceptional drams paired with light snacks.

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Explore Engineering Cruise

28th June 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

Join Maid of the Forth for a unique 90-minute cruise exploring the civil engineering of the landmark bridges that lie on the Forth of Forth!

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RIB Taster trips

29th June 2025

Enjoy a 20-minute RIB taster trip and take in the stunning views of the Forth from the water on Sunday 29th June!

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Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go

30th June 2025 - 31st August 2025

For the first time in Scotland, join beloved national treasures Wallace & Gromit for an unforgettable, interactive augmented reality experience this summer at Dynamic Earth.

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Cannae Beat A Boat Party - DRUMA & Shaneo

12th July 2025
Edinburgh West

Get ready to set sail for an unforgettable adventure on the Edinburgh canals, where the city's scenic waterways become your dancefloor!

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Moonwake Beer 4th Birthday Party

19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025

In celebration of Moonwake turning four, we invite you to a massive birthday party at the brewery on the weekend of 19th & 20th July!

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Relaxed Morning: Palace of Holyroodhouse

19th July 2025

The Palace of Holyroodhouse offers this relaxed opening on Saturday 19th July. It's a chance to explore the palace in a calm, tranquil atmosphere.

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The Secret Room at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 7th August 2025 - 20th August 2025

Enjoy one of the most magical experiences at the Fringe as three expert magicians illustrate Lauriston Castle’s intriguing past with magic, illusions and sleight-of-hand!

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Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography - BSL Tour

12th August 2025

Enjoy a BSL tour of Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography at The King's Gallery, The Palace of Holyroodhouse on Tuesday 12th August!

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Relaxed Evening: Palace of Holyroodhouse

22nd August 2025

This relaxed opening on Friday 22nd August, offers a chance to explore the Palace of Holyroodhouse in a calm, tranquil atmosphere!

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Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail

30th August 2025 - 31st August 2025
Various Locations Edinburgh

After a successful open call, the Pentlands Open Studios (POSt) art trail is excited to announce its inaugural event, taking place over the weekend of 30th - 31st August.

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Tour Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

History of Patterton and Darnley Ranges

History of Patterton and Darnley Ranges

9th November 2025

Here's another chance to visit the Patterton and Darnley rifle and pistol ranges if you missed it last year, and before it takes a break.

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Tour Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

31st May 2025 - 26th July 2025

Cambo Gardens in Fife is excited to announce Composted – a festival of biodegradable ideas, a unique six-week event happening from 31 May to 26 July.

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Hidden Gardens

Hidden Gardens

29th June 2025

The St Andrews Preservation Trust is delighted to invite you to its 27th Hidden Gardens event on 29th June 2025.

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Dark & Haunting Tales

Dark & Haunting Tales

Selected dates between 13th June 2025 - 20th June 2025

Discover the dark side of Dunfermline and Scotland with this entertaining, easy paced walking tour from a professional Dunfermline storyteller.

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Tour Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl

Scottish Rogue Whisky Pub Crawl

Selected dates between 4th February 2025 - 26th December 2025

Join a Scottish Rogue whisky pub crawl through the city of Glasgow and delve into the history of the city, exploring its deep connections with the Scotch whisky industry!

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Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Glasgow Necropolis Walking Tours

Selected dates between 10th November 2024 - 28th December 2025

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis run regular friendly and informal walking tours of the Glasgow Necropolis!

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Carmunnock Heritage Trail

Carmunnock Heritage Trail

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!

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Tour Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 8th February 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Take a tour of one of the finest private tombs in the country and the town's most striking historic landmark, Hamilton Mausoleum.

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Tour Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Tour Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

Doors Open Days Stirling 2025

27th September 2025 - 28th September 2025

Scotland's annual Doors Open Days festival gives you free access to lots of fascinating buildings across Stirling!

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Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

3rd January 2025 - 27th December 2025

Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!

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Events in Other Areas

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Renfrewshire Council
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Popular Events

Hidden Door Festival 2025
Hidden Door is taking over The Paper Factory, the biggest venue to date, featuring five full nights of music, visual art, dance, spoken word and everything in between.
Square Cinema
Prep your picnic blankets and get ready to enjoy a FREE outdoor cinema experience from 13th - 15th June 2025, in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre.
Kiki - Pride Never Dies
KIKI is back and this time we are celebrating PRIDE. Join us on the 27th of June at Leith Arches! ️
Thunderbirds Tabletop Taster
Play through a daring rescue mission, roll the dice, make decisions and save the world at this taster session on 21st June at Ancient Robot Games! Parents can come along and grab a coffee.
How to draw your dragon
Discover a wealth of dragons from around the world in this fun family workshop at the National Library of Scotland on Saturday 19th July!

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