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4 Christmas Tours in Scotland to Build a Day Around

4 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $24

This is the shortlist to send a friend: 4 christmas tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Edinburgh Christmas Tour, Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local - Edinburgh Christmas Market: Gifts, Tastes, and How to Spend Wisely
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Edinburgh Christmas Tour, Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

1.Edinburgh Christmas Tour, Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Private 3-hour Edinburgh Christmas lights and markets walk with a local, hot chocolate or mulled wine, and ice-skating stops.

“We been here before a couple of year ago and were wowed then but now it's bigger and a lot better than before. The old rides and stuff are there but there's more stalls and santa land at the bottom. Beware everything is 5 pound or above but this place comes to life in the dark. The smells and atmosphere is amazing. It's a must.”

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Edinburgh's Christmas Lights and festive Black Taxi Tour - Price and value: $478.21 for up to 6 people, so do the math
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Edinburgh’s Christmas Lights and festive Black Taxi Tour

2.Edinburgh’s Christmas Lights and festive Black Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $478

Cruise Edinburgh’s Christmas lights in a private black taxi, stop for photos at the Castle, and hear festive tales on a comfy night ride.

“The tour wasn’t what we expected by any means. It was supposed to be a luxury mini van which turned out to be a regular taxi. We couldn’t hear the taxi driver at all during the tour due to the audio and the windows were fogged so we cRead more”

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Edinburgh: Christmas Tour, Gingerbread Included - Meeting at Jeffrey St, then walking from the Royal Mile to New Town
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Edinburgh: Christmas Tour, Gingerbread Included

3.Christmas Tour, Gingerbread Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $24Best value

Join a 90 minute Christmas walking tour in Edinburgh with a local guide, gingerbread included, plus stops at lights, markets, and an ice rink.

“Gavin was very friendly. Didn't realise how the time went by! So much history to Edinburgh but it doesn't feel like an information overload at all! Gavin has also given a good load of pub and restaurant recommendations!”

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Private Customized Tour: A Local’s Christmas In Edinburgh

4.Private Customized Tour: A Local’s Christmas In Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $96

A private Edinburgh Christmas walk with a local host, festive markets, Old Town lights, and a warming drink stop for about 3 hours.

“I had a tour with Finn last week which was great. He was a young, energetic guy who was happy walking with me throughout the city and had some good local knowledge like where to get good Haggis and where to buy certain items off the tourist trail.”

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