Loch Ness and Highlands Day Trip
Edinburgh
Loch Ness and Highlands Day Trip
From£55
— No ticket required
Free things to do in Edinburgh
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Edinburgh. These experiences are completely free to attend — though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Edinburgh, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
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Free things to do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Skip-the-Line
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Skip-the-Line
From£29
Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King''s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
From£42.54
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
From£54.13
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From£45.12
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets
From£54.47
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip
From£103.13
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
From£68.65
Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience
From£71.16
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Gin Tasting + Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
From£60.37
Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets
From£51.56
Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets
From£50.24
From Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip
From£59.2
Edinburgh Airport Turkish Airlines Plaza Premium Lounge Departure Hall Access
From£36.04
From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe, Inverness & The Highlands Day Trip
From£65
Highland Wildlife Park Entrance Tickets
From£31
Edinburgh Bus Round-Trip Tickets: Edinburgh Airport to/from Halbeath Park & Ride
From£33
Edinburgh: Ghostly Tales of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Ghostly Tales of the Royal Mile Walking Tour
Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Tasting Masterclass
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Tasting Masterclass
Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Making Experience
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Making Experience
The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings
Palace of Holyroodhouse Small-Group Exclusive Guided Tour
Tasting Tales - Scotch Whisky Experience
Edinburgh
Tasting Tales - Scotch Whisky Experience
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes — there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.