Edinburgh Family Tours and Experiences

Ready to take your family to a city built on an extinct volcano? Scotland’s capital is a breathtaking world of fire and stone, where Gothic buildings and cobblestoned streets hide centuries of secrets. From the imposing 12th-century castle to the legendary Royal Mile, we help you navigate Edinburgh with ease. We know the secret to a successful trip: it’s about offering your children the very best introduction to Scottish culture in a way that actually speaks to them.

Edinburgh’s history brought to life by our family-specialist guides

At Meet the Locals, we have crafted 5 specialized Edinburgh tours for kids and teens because we know that keeping the whole family happy is a fine art. That’s why our guides are hand-picked for their expert and quirky knowledge—they don’t just show you the city, they bring its history and legends to life. Forget the boring lectures; we’ve designed these experiences to turn every street corner into a gripping adventure.

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Fun and interactive adventures designed for children and teens

We’ve created fantastic ways to experience the highlights of Edinburgh, from a magical Wizards & Wands journey to see where JK Rowling started her Harry Potter novels, to an exciting Castle Conquest treasure hunt through 800 years of history. You can also dive into the Secrets & Spies of the Old and New Towns, or take a spooky trip back to the 19th-century through the eyes of Sherlock Holmes with our Medical Murders & Mystery tour. Whether you are looking for local legends or the best spot for a family treat, your guide will be happy to share their favorite secret addresses for a cozy break!

Ready for your own tailor-made Edinburgh adventure?

If you aren’t finding exactly what you’re looking for in our list, our superhero team loves crafting memorable family experiences just for you. Everything can be adapted to your schedule and interests. We can’t wait to see you in one of our Edinburgh family tours! See you there!

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A fun, family-friendly private tour of Edinburgh’s top sights—Old Town, New Town, and the Castle—led by a guide who keeps kids curious and engaged.
Uncover 3000 years of history, secrets and lost treasure hidden in this castle on this fun, historical family tour!
If you have a budding Sherlock Holmes in the family, take part in our Edinburgh investigation to discover the city while solving a cold case murder
With the help of our kid-friendly guide, uncover strange facts and secret stories of Edinburgh’s past and present
Enhance your Harry Potter knowledge and discover the places that inspired J. K. Rowling on our fun tour of Edinburgh

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For France

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets we charge a 20% cancellation fee; for the Eiffel Tower and Versailles tours (see below for specific cancellation charges).
  • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Eiffel Tower activities:

  • Cancellations made 5 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a 60% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Versailles:

  •  Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will be charged a 250€ cancellation fee.
  •  Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made between 15 and 29 days prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations made between 7 and 14 days prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 25% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.

For cruises, Tuk-tuk & Sidecar:

  • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made between 10 days and 5 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 5 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For United Kingdom

  • Cancellations made 14 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for the tours with tickets we charge a 25% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 14 days and 7 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund. 
  • Bookings cancelled within 7 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For black cab tours:

  • Cancellations between 4 weeks and 15 days prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.  
  • Bookings cancelled within 14 days of the date of your tour will be charged in full. 

For Italy

  • Cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the date of your tour will receive a full refund. Exceptions are: for tours with tickets or cruise in Venice we charge a 20% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours prior to the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 48 hours of the date of your tour will be charged in full.

For Workshops and Classes:

  • Cancellations made 10 days or more prior to the date of your workshop/class will receive a 50% refund.
  • Bookings cancelled within 10 days of the workshop/class will be charged in full.