Unveil Edinburgh's Secrets at John Knox House

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Edinburgh with a visit to the legendary John Knox House. Located in the heart of the historic Royal Mile, this iconic attraction offers an unparalleled glimpse into Scotland's past through authentic architecture and captivating storytelling. Choose from a variety of highly-rated experiences, including expert-led guided tours, immersive walking tours through cobbled streets, and convenient self-guided audio tours. Whether you are a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, discovering these hidden gems in Edinburgh provides a profound cultural connection. Book your unforgettable historical adventure today and experience the true spirit of Scotland!

4.89/5 avg ratingFrom $7.99 per person3,486+ traveler reviewsPrivate tours available

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Rating

Rating

4.89★ average

Based on 3,486 pooled reviews with ~96% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$20–$250 typical

Median price is $29, with a wide range from $8–$376

Tour Length

Tour Length

2 hours median

Typical duration ranges from 1.5 to 2.8 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Sightseeing & Cultural

90% of options focus on these themes

Booking Tip

Booking Tip

Book in advance

20% of tours are flagged likely to sell out

Tour Format

Tour Format

50% private tours

75% of options are guided tours

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Edinburgh - Dark History
2 hrsFree cancellation
$22
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Edinburgh - Dark History
Summary

Ah, Edinburgh! They don't call it "The Jekyll & Hyde City" for nothing. During the day, a respectable figure, with its astonishing architecture and wondrous history. But when the sun sets, it tells an entirely different story... Hear all about the darker history of Edinburgh: murderers, thieves, ca...

Inclusions
  • In-Person guide
Itinerary
  • Old Town
  • Heart of Midlothian
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Mercat Cross
  • Royal Mile
  • John Knox House Museum
  • Canongate Kirk
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour
$72
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Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour
Summary

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist The castle towers over Edinburgh from up...

Inclusions
  • Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
  • Enhanced, hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small group experience
  • Tickets to Edinburgh Castle with your Storyteller
  • Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Playlist
Itinerary
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Parliament House
  • Edinburgh Old Town
  • Royal Mile
  • John Knox House Museum
  • St. Margaret's Chapel
  • Castlehill
  • Edinburgh Castle
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes., Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity, Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Combo: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
Summary

Double the delight for less! Enjoy a money-saving deal on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour through Edinburgh’s top attractions and a regal day out at the Holyrood Palace. Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour This hop-on hop-off route whisks you through Edinburgh’s best bits, blending grand Georgia...

Inclusions
  • - 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass by City Sightseeing
  • - Access to Red Route
  • - Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
  • - Kids' commentary on Horrible Histories'
  • - Headphones
  • - Free kids' tickets
  • - Entry to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (near Stop #7 Holyrood on Red route)
  • - Audio guide in English, Brazilian Portuguese, French, Gaelic, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish
Combo: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience
Summary

Enjoy a day of convenience with a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle paired with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass. Getting started Meet your castle guide at the location listed on your voucher for check-in. Walk to the entrance together, with security and entry handled as part of the group flow. For t...

Inclusions
  • **Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour**
  • - Entry to Edinburgh Castle
  • - 45-min express guided tour of Edinburgh Castle (outside the castle)
  • - Free time for independent exploration of Edinburgh Castle
  • - Expert local English-speaking guide
  • - Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)
  • **Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour**
  • - 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • - Access to Red Route
  • - Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
  • - Horrible Histories' kid's commentary
  • - Headphones
  • - Free kids' tickets
  • - Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date
Exclusions
  • **Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour**
  • - Headset and mobile device
  • - Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)
  • - Transportation
  • - Gratuities
City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Summary

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh by curating the perfect itinerary with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass, valid for 12 months, offering flexible travel. Access the Red Route, with 14 stops spread across the city, and hop on and off as you please, with buses arriving every 20 minutes. Wit...

Inclusions
  • - 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • - Access to Red Route
  • - Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian
  • - Horrible Histories' kid's commentary
  • - Headphones
  • - Free kids' tickets
  • - Flexible validity for up to 12 months from your selected date
Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
1.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
$265
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Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Summary

Edinburgh's Old Town has a long and eventful past. Explore the area within the Old City Walls. Hear stories of our city's character, some real and some fictional. Walk Through the Closes and discover many hidden gems with a sprinkle of Harry Potter and Outlander too.

Inclusions
  • Guided Walking Tour
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • John Knox House Museum
  • Tweeddale Court
  • Edinburgh City Chambers
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Mercat Cross
  • Gladstone's Land
  • Writers' Museum
  • Riddle's Court
  • Greyfriars Kirk
  • Victoria Street
  • Grassmarket
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Royal Mile Walking Tour
2.5 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellationLikely to sell out
$373
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Private Royal Mile Walking Tour
Summary

The Royal Mile Walking Tour offer a glimpse of the history, characters and events that have shaped Edinburgh's Past.  You might learn a little, laugh a little or maybe even both on this informative, interesting and friendly small group (maximum of 8 people) 2 to 2.5 hour walking tour. If you plan t...

Inclusions
  • This is a walking tour only. All attractions are viewed from the outside only.
Itinerary
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • The Scottish Parliament
  • White Horse Close
  • Canongate Kirk
  • John Knox House Museum
  • Mercat Cross
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Lady Stairs House
  • Edinburgh Castle
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Edinburgh Bus Tour Hop-On Hop-Off
Summary

Step aboard a thrilling bus tour adventure, beginning at the charming St Andrew Square, and weave your way through Edinburgh's finest, culture-rich destinations. Revel in the bustling atmosphere of Grassmarket, an iconic historic marketplace nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hop off and ...

Inclusions
  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red Route
  • Audio guide in 9 languages plus kids' commentary
Exclusions
  • Admission to venues
Good to know
  • wheelchair accessible
John Knox House: Entry Ticket
$9
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John Knox House: Entry Ticket
Summary

Soak up the drama, trials and tribulations of Scotland's turbulent past at this amazing medieval building, dating back to 1470. The John Knox House is Edinburgh's only surviving structure of its kind, and the only original medieval building still standing on the Royal Mile. Explore three floors and ...

Inclusions
  • Entry ticket
Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour
$43
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Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour
Summary

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discov...

Inclusions
  • Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
  • hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small Group Experience
Itinerary
  • Mercat Cross
  • Parliament House
  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Royal Mile
  • John Knox House Museum
  • Edinburgh Old Town
  • Castlehill
Good to know
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Public transportation options are available nearby, Wheelchair accessible, Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, No children under 5
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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