Tours
Even though Edinburgh is straightforward to explore by yourself, tours thrive.
General tours
Edinburgh Bus Tours qualify as one of Scotland's most visited attractions, while some dozen walking tours are offered day and night (ghost tours), with many starting behind St Giles' Cathedral.
It's opposite St Giles' that you'll find the offices of the Real Mary King's Close – a tour with a difference since it's the only operator with access to an old underground section of the city.
If you’d like to see a bit more of the city than just the centre then join a bike tour with Cycle Scotland on good, easy traffic-free routes around the city.
Cultural tours