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Top 10 things to do in Scotland
Make your stay in Scotland complete with these things to do
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The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh
104 reviews
3 hours | Food tours | Edinburgh
Ready to taste the best food in Edinburgh? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Edinburgh.
Want to see the best of Edinburgh? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Edinburgh!
City Escape: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Day Trip
158 reviews
12 hours | Day trips | Edinburgh
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Edinburgh to explore Loch Ness with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, myths and legends Tour
438 reviews
2.5 hours | City highlights tours | Edinburgh
You’ve probably heard that Edinburgh is well-known for its ghosts tales, myths and legends, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Edinburgh, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Edinburgh.
Did you know that the Edinburgh tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
City Escape: Stirling Castle, Linlithgow palace & Highlands Day Trip
190 reviews
10 hours | Day trips | Edinburgh
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Edinburgh to explore the Highlands with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
Want to get a real local taste of the Edinburgh? Give it a taste and find out on this Whisky tour in Edinburgh! Join a local host expert in food and culture on a tour that will satisfy your cultural cravings for Whisky with tastings, history, and highlights.
The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour
198 reviews
3 hours | City highlights tours | Edinburgh
Curious to know more about Edinburgh’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Edinburgh from a local perspective as you learn about Robert Louis Stevenson.
City Escape: St Andrews & Fishing Villages Day Trip
176 reviews
10 hours | Day trips | Edinburgh
Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Edinburgh to explore St Andrews with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!
"We thoroughly enjoyed our Graveyards, Ghost Stories and Legends with Gains on 29 July. He was incredibly knowledgeable and humorous, offered up more information any time we asked and did his best to keep us dry in the pouring rain. We saw so much of the city on our walk. I highly recommend this tour and guide!"
"Chris was the ideal guide, able to help with all my husband’s accessibility needs and still keep us active. We learned so much about Scotland, and he’s knowledgeable and fun."
"We had an amazing tour of Edinburgh with Alice! The tour was very personal and flexible, and Alice did a fantastic job adapting it to our interests and showing us exactly the right spots.
She is a wonderful storyteller and brought Edinburgh’s history and stories to life in a very engaging, funny and entertaining way. We loved that we got to see both the famous sights and some hidden, less touristy places that we would never have discovered on our own.
A truly memorable experience — we highly recommend Alice for anyone who wants to experience Edinburgh beyond the typical tourist attractions!"
"Scott was an excellent guide for our all-day trip to the Highlands. He was knowledgeable about the area, history, and terrain. Scott answered all our questions and kept up a friendly conversation during long sections of driving. We really appreciated his friendly demeanor, too! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide for the day; would 100% recommend!"
"We had a completely wonderful tour with Mark. In addition to the historical facts one would expect, Mark gave us historical background and context that made the history come alive for us. From interesting architectural elements to descriptions of scandalous characters - all told with a clear depth of knowledge and sense of humor. We will definitely be back to visit more of Edinburgh and would not hesitate to recommend Mark for a great tour of this beautiful city."
Vince and DavidAbout local MarkScotland, August 9, 2026
5.0
Wonderful Person and Guide
"We enjoyed our time with Neil while he showed us history and important places in Edinburgh. He is compassionate about his city and country. After the tour he forwarded us links to reading material as follow up from the tour. "
Kat and TomAbout local NeilScotland, August 8, 2026
5.0
Exceptional and very personable tour
"We really enjoyed our time with Svend-Erik. He was knowledgeable about the city and really tailored the tour to our expectations. We took the tour at the beginning of our trip and found his knowledge to provide us with great tips where to visit the following days. Would highly recommend. "
CarlaAbout local Svend-ErikScotland, August 4, 2026
5.0
A great story teller!
"Svend did an amazing job during our haunted tour of Edinburgh. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable about the history of the city. "
davidAbout local Svend-ErikScotland, July 28, 2026
5.0
Fabulous!
"Chris was knowledgeable, interesting and comfortable in his surroundings. Best thing we did was book a tour with him. He was excellent. "
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