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Tour events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours

8th April 2023 - 31st March 2024

See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.

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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral

10th December 2023 - 1st December 2024

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!

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2024
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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Warhol After Hours

Selected dates between 28th February 2024 - 15th May 2024

Step into the vibrant world of Warhol After Hours at Dovecot Studios! This exclusive event offers a fusion of socialising and art appreciation against the backdrop of Warhol’s groundbreaking works.

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Edinburgh Beer Tour

6th March 2024 - 28th April 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Discover the enchanting history and vibrant beer culture of Edinburgh's Old Town with ScotBeer Tours!

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The Georgian House Guided Tour

26th March 2024 - 2nd April 2024

Step back in time and enjoy a Guided Tour of The Georgian House, a historic townhouse in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town!

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Georgian Easter Weekend

28th March 2024 - 1st April 2024

Come join us at The Georgian House from Friday 29 March - Monday 01 April for an Easter trail around the house, crafts in the activity room, and chocolate of course!

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Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia this Easter

29th March 2024 - 15th April 2024

Hop aboard The Royal Yacht Britannia for an egg-cellent day out this Easter holiday and experience the UK's Best Attraction!

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Hopetoun House and Grounds: 2024 Opening Weekend

29th March 2024 - 31st March 2024

Celebrate the arrival of spring and the start of our 2024 visitor season with a visit to Hopetoun House and Grounds this Easter weekend 29th to 31st March!

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Pint and a Spooky Thing

29th March 2024

The International Ghost Appreciation Society invites YOU to come have a pint, and then afterwards go for a spooky stroll in central Edinburgh on 29th March.

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Haunted Leith Ghost Walk

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 25th May 2024
Leith

Join John and Kerrie of North Edinburgh Nightmares on a suitably spooktacular ghost walk through Leith!

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Medical History Tours at The Real Mary King’s Close

Selected dates between 30th March 2024 - 13th April 2024

Delve into the darkest days of Edinburgh’s history, the Plague outbreak of 1645, and discover how the city confronted this devastating epidemic on this new tour at The Real Mary King’s Close!

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Who was George Heriot? A tour behind the gates

8th April 2024 - 12th April 2024

For 5 days only this Spring, George Heriot’s will open its famous gates for a guided tour of the historic School building.

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Sgeul / Story: Audio described exhibition tour

10th April 2024

Join us at the National Library of Scotland on 10th April for a relaxed, audio described tour of our current exhibition. Suitable for visually impaired visitors.

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What’s your poison?

11th April 2024

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh on 11th April and discover the fascinating history of poisons.

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Panmure House Doors Open Day: A Celebration of Smith’s Library

12th April 2024 - 13th April 2024

Explore Panmure House this April as we celebrate Smith's first major published work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, and invite you to explore our recently unveiled Smith Library Restoration.

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Voices of the Dead - Ghost Walk & Seance Show

20th April 2024
Edinburgh Old Town

Take part in a unique, original ghost tour of the city on Saturday 20th April. The only one to end with a theatrical seance in Scotland's Most Haunted Pub, The Banshee Labyrinth.

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Edinburgh Open Workshop - Family Fun Day

27th April 2024

Join the makers at Edinburgh Open Workshop on Saturday 27th April as we threw open our doors and welcome families from across the city to our Family Fun Day.

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Unicorn Activity Day

6th May 2024

The national animal of Scotland can be spotted all over the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us on 6th May for a day of activities celebrating the unicorn!

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Scottish Folk Music Cruise with Pure Malt

Selected dates between 17th May 2024 - 20th September 2024

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

Selected dates between 25th May 2024 - 17th August 2024

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

Selected dates between 25th May 2024 - 28th September 2024

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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Edinburgh Bookshop Crawl

1st June 2024 - 2nd June 2024
Various Locations Edinburgh

Explore the bookshops of Edinburgh with a whole weekend of Group Bookshop Crawls and events on 1st and 2nd June!

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RSPB Birdwatching cruise

Selected dates between 2nd June 2024 - 16th June 2024

Join Maid of the Forth for a 3-hour cruise, led by our team of expert RSPB staff, for a birdwatching adventure like no other!

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Midweek makes: Collage crowns

Selected dates between 10th July 2024 - 28th August 2024

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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Christmas at the Botanics

21st November 2024 - 30th December 2024

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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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: Giffnock - Mines and Mysteries

Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Mines and Mysteries

9th May 2024

Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet this heritage walk will tell the story of how Giffnock's limestone and fireclay were quarried.

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Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone

Heritage Walk: Giffnock - Fire and Brimstone

2nd May 2024

Led by Dr. Stuart Nisbet as well as looking at Giffnock's Sandstone Quarries, this walk will tell the story of the hundreds of miners who worked coal from under much of Giffnock.

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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:

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Grass to Grill - Estate Tours

Selected dates between 3rd May 2024 - 6th September 2024

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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Tour Events in Glasgow

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

Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Kelvin Hall Building Tour

Selected dates between 13th January 2024 - 21st December 2024

Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!

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Boat Trips Helensburgh

Boat Trips Helensburgh

30th March 2024 - 3rd November 2024

Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!

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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour

13th January 2024 - 15th December 2024

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

Tour Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Tour Events in Stirling

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

Guided Walk: Carbeth and Back

Guided Walk: Carbeth and Back

6th April 2024

This is a Ranger-led guided walk through the beautiful estates of Mugdock, Carbeth and Craigallian on Saturday 6th April.

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Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Kayak Tours Half Day

6th March 2024 - 29th September 2024

Enjoy a tour of Loch Ard in Kayaks with a guide and instructor and immersive yourself in the natural beauty of the Loch!

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Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

Loch Ard Canoe Tours Half Day

8th March 2024 - 31st August 2024

Join us at Loch Ard Adventure Centre for a Half Day Tour of Loch Ard in Canoes with a Guide and Instructor.

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Events in Other Areas

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

History of Prestwick Airport Walking Tour

28th December 2023 - 31st October 2024

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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Popular Events

Hamilton
The multi award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' is touring the UK for the very first time and is coming to the Festival Theatre for a 9 week season from 28th February 2024!
Taylor’s Of Edinburgh Present: Dalkeith Mega Value Carnival
Taylor's Of Edinburgh return to Kings Park, Dalkeith with their Mega Value Fun Fair from Friday 22nd March to Monday 1st April!
The Take That Experience
The Take That Experience, the UK's leading Take That tribute act head to Edinburgh's La Belle Angele on 26th July.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A popular feature of the Traverse programme, A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Òran Mór returns for 2024.
Cast
Cast bring their 2024 Autumn Tour to La Belle Angele on Thursday 3rd October!

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