Top Edinburgh Classes & Workshops

In the depths of an historic Edinburgh close, taste local beer and learn about the differences and delights of a range of brewing styles. Discover the history of beer brewing in Edinburgh, and taste the difference between light and golden beers and their darker, roastier cousins. Edinburgh has a rich beer drinking heritage—get to know more about beer in the heart of the old part of town.

If you need to let off some steam or are looking to develop a new skill, this small-group experience can teach you how to throw axes. Get tips and the tools you need to land that magical first axe into the target. Then, if you're feeling confident, try out some advanced throws before pitting your new skills in a competition with your fellow travelers.

Explore the deeper beauty of Edinburgh with a 3-hour private photography tour. Unlock creative vision and gain insights into photography you never thought possible as an expert photographer guides your tour beyond Royal Mile to explore unique shooting opportunities throughout this great city. From local landmarks to hidden gems, expect thrilling photographic experiences while learning indispensable tips on composition that allow for truly captivating images bursting with inspiration. Each tour is custom tailored, so come prepared for something special every time.

Fire dancing is a beautiful performative art that allows developing creativity through physical movement. Fire manipulation and even just being with an element of fire is really magical and hypnotizing. It engages your mind and allows you to focus. it has really amazing energy. It is a great activity and I could compare it to meditation and mindfulness practice. As a student, while dancing with fire, you'd be engaged and focused. It is doing something very extraordinary which could very positively influence your mental health and increase confidence. Its one of a kind experience you wont find everywhere, so its worth to give it a try!

Go cycling through some of Edinburgh’s most scenic stretches—and visit one of the city’s most popular breweries—on this two-in-one tour. Meet your guide in the morning, grab your bike and helmet, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll head to beachy Portobello, the Victorian–era Innocent Railway Tunnel, Holyrood Palace, and more. Then, wind down with a brewery visit and a pint at Bellfield Brewery.

Discover Northumberland’s weird and wonderful history, from Vikings to wizards, on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Cross the border into North England and follow the causeway to Holy Island to learn about the island’s ancient Christian settlement and notorious Viking invasion. After visiting the hilltop Lindisfarne Castle, head back to the mainland and continue to Alnwick Castle, a magnificent palace with a completely different claim to fame – as a film location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey! This small-group tour is limited to 16 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

See Stirling Castle, the Kelpies monument, and Loch Lomond on this day trip from Edinburgh. Pass Linlithgow Palace on the way to the Kelpies, said to be the largest equine sculptures in the world. Then travel through Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, where you can join your guide on a nature walk, before heading to Stirling Castle for an interior tour. This small-group tour in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach is limited to 16 passengers for a memorable experience.

Explore coastal routes around Edinburgh and the ancient kingdom of Northumbria on this 9.5-hour Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumberland tour from Edinburgh. Head south across the Scottish border into English with a guide, and visit Holy Island and the peaceful village of Lindesfarne. Discover local attractions such as Lindesfarne Castle and the Priory, and explore the market town of Alnwick. Travel through Flodden Field — the battlefield where the English and Scots met in battle in 1513 — and gain insight into British history. Then, return in comfort to Edinburgh.

The Isle of Skye is the largest of Scotland’s Hebrides Islands and this multi-day tour from Edinburgh ensures you take in all the highlights. Admire natural wonders such as Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Ben Nevis; visit Lealt Falls, Dunvegan Castle, and Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye; and see Eilean Donan Castle, where 'Highlander' was filmed.

Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.

Experience the history and beauty of Scotland’s Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on a full-day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling by mini-coach, visit the Kelpies Monument and Stirling Castle, associated with Scottish historical heroes William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. Admire the Trossachs’ mountain-and-lake scenery as you meet Scotland’s famous Highland cows. Entrance fees at own expense.

Visit the royal stronghold of Stirling Castle and the majestic Loch Lomond on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Escape the city for a scenic drive through the countryside, stopping to snap photos of Highland cows, the Trossachs National Park, and Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. After touring the impressive Stirling Castle, soak up the scenery around Loch Lomond, Scotland’s largest lake. Finish your Scottish experience sampling Scotch whisky at the acclaimed Glengoyne Distillery.

Experience the enchantment of the Scottish Highlands on a small-group, 2-day trip from Edinburgh. As you travel through spectacular scenery, visit historical highlights like Doune Castle and witness the natural splendor of Loch Ness and Glen Coe. Delve into the history of Culloden battlefield, take a riverside stroll at Dunkeld and recognize Glenfinnan Viaduct, famed for its role in the ‘Harry Potter’ films. B&B or hostel accommodation is reserved but not included in the price. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

This walking tour of Edinburgh is a great choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings of the city and learn more about its history. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Your guide will teach you about secret places locals love, as well as the Old Town’s most famous sites. Highlights include St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Edinburgh Castle, and much more. 

Discover the Scottish Highlands on a leisurely 2-day trip from Edinburgh that includes overnight accommodation at a hotel or bed & breakfast. Visit two of Scotland’s most popular spots—Loch Ness and Inverness—during scenic drives among pine forests, dramatic castles and charming villages, with an optional boat ride on Loch Ness. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group limited to 16 passengers for a personalized experience with your informative guide.

Capture the best of Edinburgh, and secure some great memories of your trip, on this small-group photography tour. Combining a walking tour with a practical photography workshop, your professional photographer guide will take you to some of Edinburgh's best photo spots and offer technical advice and tips of composition and how to get the best from your camera as you shoot.

If you’re looking for a special souvenir to remember your time in Edinburgh, then this is an excellent choice. First, learn about the history of local watchmaking from a master watch builder. Then, instead of buying an off-the-shelf style, have the rare opportunity to build your own bespoke watch. Choose from different components—such as leather, cashmere, or wool straps—and have a chance to use an engraving machine too.

A professional photographer to show you the best spots and how to use your camera properly in manual mode. All tours are private. As a photographer and film maker I have a unique take on the city I call home, Make sure you get the photos you want with a friendly local guide!

Every wizard must know the cornerstones of magic: spell casting, runecraft, and of course, potions. To perfect your knowledge of alchemy, join our candlelit Edinburgh School of Magic in an ancient cave hidden right behind St Giles cathedral and lost for centuries after the Great Edinburgh Fire.

Do you dream of becoming a wizard? Get ready for an experience you’ll never forget. This workshop is perfect for those who dream of becoming a wizard and want to experience a truly unique and magical adventure.

More than just a gin tasting - this is about the Evolution of Gin! On this experience you'll follow the journey of gin from its origins to the modern spirit we know and love. Your guide will lead you through the different flavours, explain the history of gin, and suggest which mixers to add to the (4) gins you will sample - the mixing is left up to you so you can have it as strong or as delicate as you'd like! Held in The Lost Close, this is an area of Edinburgh that was buried underneath the old prison building until it was uncovered in 2018, a space that only we have access to, and there's nowhere else like it in the city!

Explore your creativity with our fun terrazzo workshop! Take some time to enjoy something new and exciting! Get to know the local art scene and try new crafts. Unwind, relax, or celebrate with striking resin art and take home coasters as a lasting memory of your visit.

What makes this experience unique is the fact that it is a very hands on, bespoke, personal and very knowledgeable workshop like no other in the country. Where you learn of the workings of a micro distillery, get to taste different spirit profiles, you also get to design and make your very own bottle of gin to take home with you after the class.