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Tour events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour

25th October 2025 - 27th December 2026

Don't miss an amazing opportunity to see part of Scotland's Cold War History on the Barnton Nuclear Bunker Tours every Saturday and Sunday!

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Fabulous Old Town Tour

1st December 2025 - 14th February 2026
Edinburgh Old Town

This free walking tour is fun and funny, performed by local independent tour guides, it will really help you to know the city and understand something about what life is all about!

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Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

Selected dates between 12th December 2025 - 27th March 2026
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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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026
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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Arthur’s Secrets

Selected dates between 6th January 2026 - 31st March 2026

Come along to Holyrood Park and join this guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

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Haunted Newhailes

Selected dates between 16th January 2026 - 20th February 2026

Do you dare join us for a spine-chilling tour of Newhailes House? It's earned a reputation for being haunted!

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Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walks

Selected dates between 17th January 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Experience the scents, sights, and emerging delights of early spring on a guided Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh!

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Blood and Guts: The Twists and Turns of Edinburgh’s Medical History - Walking Tour

Selected dates between 24th January 2026 - 29th November 2026

Join Surgeons' Hall Museums on their 5* weekend walking tour through Edinburgh’s old town and hear tales of old Edinburgh, disease, dissection and curious methods of treatment!

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Edinburgh Old Town Guided Walking Tour

3rd February 2026 - 31st December 2026

Discover the heart of Scotland's capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!

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Royal Tea on Britannia

Selected dates between 10th February 2026 - 31st March 2026

Step behind the ropes of the Royal Yacht Britannia for an enhanced guided group tour, featuring an exclusive 'Royal Brow' entrance, State Apartment tours and a delicious tea in the Royal Deck Tearoom!

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Above & Below Edinburgh

13th February 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Above & Below Edinburgh is a unique two-part experience which combines an immersive underground tour with a guided walk through the historic streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town!

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Haunted Drams - Ghost & Whisky Experience

Selected dates between 13th February 2026 - 27th February 2026

Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's dark past on this spine-tingling walking tour through the Old Town's most haunted close and forgotten corners!

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Palm House Tours

Selected dates between 14th February 2026 - 18th April 2026

Don't miss the unique chance to enjoy a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look of the Royal Botanic Garden's Palm House buildings before they reopen to the public!

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Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Selected dates between 15th February 2026 - 19th July 2026
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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Edinburgh Playhouse Backstage Tours

Selected dates between 28th February 2026 - 22nd March 2026

Take a bow on a stage where the world's greatest artists have performed and hear about the vast artistic history of Edinburgh Playhouse on one of their popular Backstage Tours!

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The Women of Holyrood Park

6th March 2026 - 8th March 2026

Come along and hear about the women of the past who shaped the Holyrood Park of today, on these March guided walks!

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The Real Mary King’s Close Herstory Tour

8th March 2026

This March, step beneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile and uncover the remarkable stories of the women who shaped the city from the shadows on The Real Mary King's Close's Herstory Tour!

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Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour

Selected dates between 3rd April 2026 - 25th April 2026

The Real Mary King's Close is pulling back the curtain on one of Edinburgh's most harrowing historical events with its chilling immersive experience, Contagion & Carnage: The Plague Tour!

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Edinburgh Science Festival

4th April 2026 - 19th April 2026
Various Locations Edinburgh

Exploring the theme Going Global, Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 will showcase the research and innovation created through international partnerships that address shared challenges!

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Ghosts - Tales of Terror at Lauriston Castle

Selected dates between 12th April 2026 - 26th September 2026

Come along and see the sights of Lauriston Castle as never seen before... led by a professional tour guide, hear the history of the castle and ghostly tales of the city!

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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:

Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee

Heritage Walk: Clarkston & Overlee

21st April 2026

Explore the history of Clarkston and Overlee on this engaging 1.5-hour guided heritage walk, perfect for uncovering the local detective trail of how the settlement grew!

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Heritage Walk: Stamperland & Netherlee

Heritage Walk: Stamperland & Netherlee

28th April 2026

Uncover local secrets on this 1.5-hour detective trail through Stamperland and Netherlee as expert Stuart Nisbet brings local history to life!

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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:

Curator’s Tour

Curator’s Tour

Selected dates between 18th January 2026 - 29th March 2026

Come along for a guided tour of St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden with Museum Manager / Curator Sam Walker and learns about the history of the house and it’s former occupants!

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Teasses Candlelight Snowdrops

Teasses Candlelight Snowdrops

20th February 2026 - 28th February 2026

Between Friday 20th and Saturday 28th February, step into a winter wonderland at Teasses Estate's annual Snowdrop walk, where drifts of delicate snowdrops blanket the landscape!

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Guided Walks Of The Old Course

Guided Walks Of The Old Course

15th March 2026 - 31st October 2026

Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.

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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:

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Botanical Plaster Cast with Hannah Gregory

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Botanical Plaster Cast with Hannah Gregory

11th July 2026

Learn how to create a botanical plaster cast with tutor Hannah Gregory, inspired by the Charles Rennie Mackintosh plaster casts in the front saloon of Mackintosh at the Willow!

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Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Themed Tours at The Burrell Collection

Selected dates between 5th February 2026 - 26th February 2026

Join the Burrell Collection's expert Volunteer Guides as they take you on a journey through the collection with free themed weekly tours.

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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

9th January 2026 - 20th December 2026

Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!

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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:

Summerlee Science Festival

Summerlee Science Festival

13th February 2026 - 18th February 2026

Get ready for a week of hands-on fun, mind-blowing experiments, and awe-inspiring science at the Summerlee Science Festival 2026, being held between the 13th and 18th February!

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Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Hamilton Mausoleum Tour

Selected dates between 11th February 2026 - 25th November 2026

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

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

Paisley Arts Festival: Punk, Paolo and the Poet Weaver: The Paisley Music Trail

Paisley Arts Festival: Punk, Paolo and the Poet Weaver: The Paisley Music Trail

28th March 2026 - 29th March 2026

The Paisley Music Trail from Glasgow Music City Tours is a guided walking tour exploring Paisley's rich musical heritage, iconic artists, punk history, and cultural landmarks!

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Tour Events in Stirling

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

Stirling Ghostwalk

Stirling Ghostwalk

1st January 2026 - 31st December 2026

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

Valentine’s Day Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea

Valentine’s Day Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea

14th February 2026

Celebrate Valentine's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a romantic afternoon tea in its enchanting surroundings!

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Mother’s Day Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea

Mother’s Day Castle Tour & Afternoon Tea

15th March 2026

Celebrate Mother's Day in timeless elegance with a guided tour of Kelburn Castle, followed by a delightful afternoon tea in its charming surroundings!

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Popular Events

Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
Billy Elliot the Musical
The award-winning global hit Billy Elliot the Musical finally returns home to the UK, exhilarating, hilarious and unforgettable as ever... don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
The Leith Food Festival
Celebrate global flavours, performing arts, and the very best of Edinburgh's independent food scene when The Leith Food Festival takes over Leith Links on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May!
Big Kid Circus: Edinburgh
The Big Kid Circus is in town again with a brand new show for 2026, catch it at the Gyle Shopping Centre Car Park in February!
The Biba Story: 1964–1975
The Biba Story explores how fashion phenomenon Biba blossomed to become the world’s first lifestyle label, sparking a revolution in how people shopped.

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