10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Edinburgh That You Shouldn't Miss

Come with us north of the border to the wonderful country of Scotland. Make the most of two nights accommodation in central Edinburgh, a guided tour of the city and a chance to travel to the stunning Scottish Highlands to visit mysterious Loch Ness and the magnificent mountain scenery of Glen Coe and Rannoch Moor.  This fully guided 3 day tour to Scotland’s capital city gives you your chance to see Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile and enjoy some whisky tasting, with an optional day trip to the stunning Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands. This is a scheduled tour operated by high speed train with a professional guide, with a maximum of 35-40 people per tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation in Edinburgh City Centre, Services of a tour manager, Round-trip transport from London, Guided tour of the city

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch & dinner. Your accommodation is in the city center within walking distance of many shops, bars and restaurants.

This new and unique walking tour finishes off in a venue listening to Scottish traditional folk music from your guide! Three recent 5 star reviews: "Visually stunning, intellectually engaging, & a pleasure all around. It really colored our experience with a warm and unforgettable memory. Exceptional to any tour I’ve been on prior." Keith, USA. "Excellent guide & unforgettable." Naresh, Ohio "Great couple of hours - I would definitely recommend this trip." Jo & group of 6, Newcastle ​Experience the history and culture of Edinburgh combined with the musical heritage of Scottish music. Enjoy songs made well known by Robert Burns, Runrig, Bob Dylan & others. The first part of the tour leads you through the historic city centre & its history & musical culture. The 2nd half sees us visit a private room in the legendary Waverley Bar and taken on a musical journey. Your tour guide was born in Edinburgh and has been described by Living Tradition Magazine as a 'master guitarist'.

Inclusions: Entry into a private room in the Waverley Bar with a complimentary drink. , Maximum size of tour is 8 people to ensure a safe and quality experience.

Exclusions: A minimum of 2 people must book on the tour for it to go ahead.

What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first novel! You will have a chance to feel it yourself. You will visit one of the Hogwarts House also. What is the connection between Hogwarts and Lauriston Place? What a unique and a bit scary places inspired to create the names for some of the characters in the books? Where you can see Rowling’s handprints? Where is the ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter? You will also have a chance to find out if you are a pureblood, a muggle, or a squib? A professional local guide will tell you fascinating stories and facts

Inclusions: Private guide

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Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Edinburgh. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the capital! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, It’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Edinburgh!

Inclusions: Adventure Host, Advanced radio headsets

Exclusions: Please be aware that we have no place to store valuables

JK Rowling is a moderately influential woman who's sold a few books. On this tour we dive deep into her history. Learn to use failure as a springboard, be inspired, stay committed and conquer the world. Discover the sights that inspired her and the cafes which fueled her. Experience how, through her adopted daughter, Edinburgh once more left footprints upon the world. . ◘ Learn the entire genesis of Harry Potter, from lightning striking on a Manchester train to becoming a pillar of British culture & shaping a generation. ◘ Reviewers say it's a good introduction to Edinburgh's Hogwartian old town, discover fabulous gothic scenes off the Muggle-track, the stonework of Rowling's imagination. ◘ There's magic, I never got my letter so I'm giving you yours. . JK Rowling is a human just like us. She became a fugitive, spiritually wounded 'penniless single mother' but through perseverance overcame. Come be inspired by her & discover how her journey illuminates Harry's world.

Inclusions: If entry is permitted we may go inside:, The museum of Scotland., Bank of Scotland HQ: don't pull the Goblins' ears!, Supreme Courts: enter Edinburgh's Wizengamot., Inside JK Rowling's head. It's fairly big., Spoilers, it explores JK's themes so is terrible for whetting appetites

Exclusions: Scottish farmhouse Ice cream is extra, unless we have a full tour or it's a private, Genocide: We're a local company compliant with Scottish law., Tips: Wizards aren't rich, unsurprisingly, help him out if you can afford to, Potter guides & aspiring guides: please look elsewhere, I love you but I have too many 'tributes'.

Go on a Magic of Film themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into teams and test your film knowledge. Walk in the footsteps of your favorite actors and screenwriters around the cinematic world of Edinburgh. Your guide is a movie enthusiast, armed with weird and wonderful film trivia. Meet your guide who will put you into teams - prepare to have your movie knowledge tested in our Silverscreen Quiz! There are several other games along the way with fabulous prizes to be won. Visit the sites that inspired the movies!

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

The award winning Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour was the first literary tour to be launched in Edinburgh in 1996! Why is it regarded by many as a pioneer in its field and a Must-See cultural attraction in guide books throughout the world - standing out from all the rest.......? Performed by professional actors and not academics or tour guides reciting from books. It represents great value for money and has a very high entertainment factor! Join the intrepid duo, Clart ( as in muck!) and our clean-hankied intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town. A Hilarious duel of wits across three hundred years of great writing and colourful characters.

Inclusions: By professional actors

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and take in the superb views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle. But it is Alnwick Castle that’s the true star of this show. It’s not only a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey; it’s also a historic location of epic conquests and royal splendor. Take this trip and become enthralled by Scottish & English borders regions.

Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board coach

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Entrance fees to Alnwick Castle (approx £14.50 per person)

All shoots are private tours Simon is a local and loves to share the city with guests from all over the world We will meet you in the centre of town in the Grassmarket where we will head to our first location in the shadow of the magnificent Castle. From there we will head to another 3 locations picked specifically for you depending on what is going on in town - we have a thriving festival and lots of filming going on depending on the time of year so are quite flexible, but no matter where we are, the city as a backdrop makes for some incredible sights. My photos are unique and stand out. I love meeting new people & showing them around our unique & characterful city. I hope that you feel you have made a new friend as well as taking home some amazing images! Photoshoots last one hour typically and on completion of the shoot, I will deliver a minimum of 25 high resolution edited jpeg images, delivered within 48 hours via a web link for you to download.

Inclusions: I provide my own equipment

Exclusions: Gratuities

Edinburgh was the first city to receive the award as a UNESCO City of Literature. It is a home and the inspiration to many great writers. Edinburgh has what could be the only station in the world named after a book. What is this book? You will visit the monument of Walter Scott and will hear about this influence on the culture. The city was also the birthplace of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde author, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Whom we have to thank for bringing Sherlock Holmes into our lives? A professional guide will introduce you to the local resident and National treasure – J.K Rowling! Where did she write much of the earlier Harry Potter books? You will also hear fascinating facts about favorite crime writer, Ian Rankin. Hear stories of the poets, novelists and crime writers and places that inspired them and the lives they lived in Edinburgh

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

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