Edinburgh Short Break Tours, Events and City Walks

Edinburgh Short Break tours. Ghost and City Tours. Half, One, Two and Three day excursions
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Edinburgh Short Break tours. Cultural, Ghost and City Tours.


Sometimes you only have a short time to visit Scotland Edinburgh and want to see as much as possible. To save you time before arrival and to make sure that you don't find your chosen tour or event fully book we have selected fourteen options which you can book in advance and be assured of a place on the break or activity. Short break tours are popular and booking in advance can make things happen. You can be certain your selected company and guide has many years experience and you will discover many things you just coudn't find out if you just wandered about. You can pay using your own currency either in US or Australian Dollar, Euro or UK pounds. If you don't see a trip from the town or area you are visiting, please get in touch, as we can not display all the trips available, and we might be able to locate something suitable.

Late Night Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Ghost Hunter Trail

Late Night Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Ghost Hunter Trail

Join a walking tour through a deserted, moonlit churchyard in Edinburgh and into the Haunted Underground Vaults. Feast your ears on tales of the macabre told theatrically by your cloaked guide. It's late, it's dark and it ends in a graveyard, this special late-night walk caters for the truly brave!




Murder and Mystery Walking Tour of Edinburgh

Murder and Mystery Walking Tour of Edinburgh

Take a look at Edinburgh's dark side, including tales of witchcraft, plague and torture. Visit the scenes of many horrific tortures, murders and supernatural happenings as you walk along eerie alleyways and creepy courtyards of the Old Town. Your ghostly guide will blend history with humor and facts with fables, while "jumper-ooters" provide guaranteed ghastly appearances.




The Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon allows you to experience the darkest parts of Edinburgh's history with the help of live actors and special effects. A day out for the family based on pain, fear, torture and death...are you brave enough? Skip the line! Purchase your ticket to The Edinburgh Dungeon ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue and gaining fast track entry. Don't waste time waiting in lines on vacation!




Three Day Minivan Tour to Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

Three Day Minivan Tour to Isle of Skye from Edinburgh

This in depth small group tour from Edinburgh will introduce you to Skye, Glencoe, Loch Ness and the famous Eilean Donan Castle. Pass the set of Monty Python's "Holy Grail", as well as the set of the film "Highlander".




Two Day Minivan Tour to Loch Ness and Inverness from Edinburgh

Two Day Minivan Tour to Loch Ness and Inverness from Edinburgh

Discover the mystery of the Loch Ness, together with experiencing Inverness and Glencoe on this overnight tour. Explore the Caledonian Forest in Glen Affric, pass the set of Monty Python's "Holy Grail". Don't forget your binoculars as there is a good chance you may spot the "Nessie" - the famous Loch Ness monster.




Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Walking The Vaults

Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Walking The Vaults

A great bridge is built spanning a deep valley to the south of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and under its 19 enormous arches, in a catacomb of underground chambers, a community begins to thrive. Join this walking tour to journey back in time with your university trained historian and learn of life in these recently uncovered 18th century vaults.




Afternoon Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Secrets of the Royal Mile

Afternoon Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Secrets of the Royal Mile

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure-chest of historic gems just waiting to be opened. Your expert guide leads your walking tour down through the centuries as you marvel at the splendor of Parliament Hall, and hear how a nation gained a throne but ultimately lost its sovereignty. Meet the celebrated author of "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde".




Da Vinci Code and Scottish Borders from Edinburgh

Da Vinci Code and Scottish Borders from Edinburgh

Uncover the myths and legends around the Da Vinci code, the Knights Templar, Rosslyn Chapel and the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart at Melrose Abbey, in the heart of the Scottish Borders.




Edinburgh City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Edinburgh City Hop On Hop Off Tour

Explore the historic capital of Scotland with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights of Edinburgh as you hop on and hop off 24 conveniently located stops around the city.




Edinburgh Pass

Edinburgh Pass

The Edinburgh Pass, it your passport to explore Edinburgh, allowing you to see and save more. The Edinburgh Pass lets you visit as many attractions as you wish from museums, art exhibitions, fine dining and shopping. Using this electronic smart card is a quick and hassle-free way to see the best of Edinburgh.Every card comes with a FREE guidebook with helpful information on the establishments associated with the card, as well as area maps - BOOK NOW!




Evening Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Haunted Underground Experience

Evening Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Haunted Underground Experience

Extensive scientific research carried out on The Edinburgh Ghost Project 2001 found abnormally high levels of paranormal activity in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults. Enter the vaults on your walking tour if you dare and hear this irrefutable evidence of ghostly presence!




Five Day Minivan Highland Explorer from Edinburgh - Skye and the Far North

Five Day Minivan Highland Explorer from Edinburgh - Skye and the Far North

Breathtaking views of the heights of Scotland, from the highest road in the country to the ancient forests of the Cairngorms, the majestic grandeur of the mountains of Assynt and the romantic beauty of the Isle of Skye. All this and more on the Five Day Highland Explorer by Minibus tour. This tour is seasonal and operates from May to October only.




Five Day Minivan Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh

Five Day Minivan Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh

5 Days 4 Islands - Scotland at its best!! Enjoy the magic, ancient history and the undisturbed tranquility of the islands of Mull, Iona and Staffa and the romantic beauty of the Isle of Skye. This tour is seasonal and operates from March through to October only.




Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh

Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh

The award-winning Edinburgh ghost walks have been a major attraction since 1984. A unique and highly entertaining tour expertly presented by costumed guides (summoned from the spirit world). Don't be surprised when you encounter several mysterious apparitions along the way! This tour is seasonal and operates from May to August only.




Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh

Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh

The Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is located on George street only minutes from Princes Street. Some of the Memorabilia on display here include: Elvis Presley's sombrero, a pink satin stage vest worn by James Brown and a black leather jacket worn by Ringo Starr.



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