Tour events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
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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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Edinburgh Food Tour
Eat and drink your way through Scotland’s history and culture on a carefully curated wander through the cobbled streets and historic alleys of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Gin Cocktail Tour
Discover the best gin in Edinburgh on the Edinburgh Gin Jaunt and savour the city’s diverse gin culture. Book your gin-tinted adventure today!
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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt
Join Maid of the Forth for the highly-anticipated evening music cruises, making a comeback in 2024!
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Evening Sunset Jazz Cruise
Join us for a magical evening on the river Forth with our legendary Jazz cruise featuring live music from the "Maid of the Forth Stompers"!
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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle
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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Arthur’s Evening Walk
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 Karaoke Crawl
Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or a first-time singer, The Karaoke Crawl welcomes everyone who's ready to let loose and have a great time.
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Summer Days at The Royal Yacht Britannia
Fun for all the family, explore the five decks of The Royal Yacht Britannia this summer, it's Tripadvisor’s No. 1 UK Attraction!
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The Dark Side of Edinburgh
The Dark Side of Edinburgh is a historic tour of the city that doesn't leave out all the gory details. Are brave enough to learn the truth?
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Medical History Tours
Explore some key moments in history that defined medicine, all of which happened in or around Mary King's Close, during our Medical History Tour!
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Midweek makes: Collage crowns
Join us in the Family Room at The Palace of Holyroodhouse to discover the stories behind some special crowns. Get creative by decorating your own crown to wear as you visit the rest of the Palace.
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Daring & Delicious - Private Walking Tour
Come to wander through the secret alleyways of old Edinburgh - come to listen, come to share your own daring stories. This private tour is unmissable!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh - A Walking Tour of Our History
Come on this walking tour and gain a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history!
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Physic Garden Family Tours
For the first time, families will be able to join free short tours of the beautiful Physic Garden at the height of summer.
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Dare to Rethink Edinburgh - A Quirky Walking Tour
Join Daring Women's upbeat Edinburgh female guide for a bit of unusual history and a bit of daring rethinking. All outrageous ideas are welcome!
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Gosford House Open Days
This is a rare opportunity to see inside Gosford House, find out about its history, architecture, incredible art collection and the family who commissioned and still use it to this day!
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Forest Bathing Walk - Vogrie Country Park
Join Rosie from Wild Rose Forest Therapy on a soothing mindful guided walk in Vogrie Country Park on Saturday 27th July! It's a great opportunity to get away from the hectic buzz of daily life.
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Magical Menagerie Activity Day
Learn about the history of the Palace Gardens, where 500 years ago a medieval menagerie was home to a range of animals including lions, tigers and bears.
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Some Kind of Tours: Dark Historic Walking Tours of Edinburgh
Discover 5 million years of Scotland's history in 90 minutes on this unique, dark and funny tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!
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Dovecot After Hours
Join us at Dovecot this August after hours and enjoy exploring Tania Kovats ongoing series 'SEAMARKS', followed by a guided tour through 'Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird's Song'!
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Lammas Herb Walk & Tea Tasting
It’s harvest time! Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op as we celebrate the festival of Lammas by admiring the beautiful bounties of the late summer plants!
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Powderhall Bronze Foundry Tour
Take a tour around Powderhall Bronze Foundry with directors Kerry Hammond and Brian Caster and learn about the ancient lost wax casting process to create the bronze sculptures.
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ScotlandsFest: Trainspotting on Location - Tim Bell
Choose Life. Choose Leith. Choose a walking tour through Leith’s heart, dissecting Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – the book, the movie and the play. Uncover the layers of this iconic phenomenon.
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Capital View Walk, Pentland Hills, Edinburgh
Join Guided Outdoor Adventures for this free Capital View Walk in the Pentland Hills guided by Debbie Parker!
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Pied Piper Walking Tours
Join us on a gentle walking tour of the Georgian New Town as we explore Edinburgh's illustrious music, literary and film history with live Scottish folk music from our resident 'Pied Piper' on fiddle.
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Tales from the Towpath
Explore the history of the Union Canal on board the Lochrin Belle with Citadel Arts Group's 5-star show, Tales from the Towpath!
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Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians - BSL Tour
Join Art Guide Trudi Collier for a British Sign Language tour of Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians at The King's Gallery, Edinburgh on 14th August!
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Pentland Circular Walk
Enjoy great views over the city of Edinburgh, River Forth and the rest of the Pentland Hills Range on this walk guided by Debbie Parker on Saturday 17th August!
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The Strange Case of Number 7 Charlotte Square
Join us on Saturday the 24th of August as we travel back to Edinburgh's gruesome Georgian past and experience the house in its original setting-via candlelight.
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Scottish Geology Festival
Learn about the incredible stories hidden within Scotland's rocks when the Scottish Geology Festival returns for 2024 between September 1st and October 6th!
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Full Moon Herb Walk & Tea Tasting
Join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op for the forth in a new series of herbal workshops on and around the 100 acre Lauriston Agroecology Farm in North West Edinburgh on Thursday 19th September.
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Celtic Crag
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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Fireside Stories: Local Lore
Join professional storyteller Fiona Herbert inside Abbey Strand on 25th October to hear tales of Edinburgh’s past, from folk tales to tales of terror!
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Hallowe’en at the Castle
This Halloween come and enjoy some spooky activities in our historic castle. This will be a fun filled event with something for all the family.
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Christmas Relaxed Access Evening
This event at The Palace of Holyroodhouse on 6th December is open to all, including those with autism and other neurodiverse needs, together with their siblings, families, and carers.
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Descriptive tour: A Royal Christmas
Join us for a special descriptive Christmas Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse designed for visually impaired visitors.
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Exclusive Family Tour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
This Christmas, join us for a magical morning at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on our exclusive, guided Christmas family tour!
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Royal Christmas Traditions: BSL Interpreted Tour
Join us in the beautiful surroundings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse for this guided festive tour, exploring Royal Christmas traditions!
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Tour Events in East Renfrewshire
Tour Events in Fife
Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Death by Water
Join Crime Masters on a mystery walk to look for clues, interpret evidence, and help the police to solve the case of a local businessman found dead on Kirkcaldy beach!
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Grass to Grill - Estate Tours
Experience an estate tour of our organic farms, crops & animals by tractor ride, followed by a seasonal BBQ dinner back at Bowhouse.
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Heritage Tour: East End of St Andrews
Enjoy a fascinating Heritage Tour of the East End of St Andrews and explore the rich history of this beautiful area with knowledgeable and local guides!
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Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.
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Behind The Scenes Tour of GMRC
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is home to over a million treasures, come and see for yourself on one of their regular Behind the Scenes Tours!
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Specialist Tour: Ukiyo-e Japanese Prints
Join Dr Yupin Chung, Curator of East Asian Art, for a fascinating journey to explore the concepts, styles, and trends of Ukiyo-e Japanese Prints!
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Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Hamilton Mausoleum Tour
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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Behind the Loom: New Lanark Wool Tours
This exclusive behind-the-scenes experience takes you on a captivating journey through the past and present of New Lanark's renowned yarn production!
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Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Paisley Mural Trail Walk Through The Streets Of Paisley
Join an unofficial guided walk on a search through the streets of Paisley for the stunning murals that are dotted all over Paisley town centre!
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Here's a selection of Tour Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Doors Open Day Art Tours
Join The Stirling Smith on 21st September for a tour of highlights from the art collection, as they celebrate their 150th anniversary!
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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Full Day
Visit sites of interest, explore and immersive in the natural beauty, learn the history on and around the Loch with the Loch Ard Adventure Centre!
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Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour
Prestwick Airport, just 30 miles south west of Glasgow has had a colourful history since aviation activity was first recorded over 110 years ago in 1913, find out more on one of these walking tours!
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