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Things to do in Edinburgh

Hike Arthur's Seat, take a whiskey tour and visit Edinburgh Castle

Top 10 things to do

#1
Edinburgh Castle

The city of Edinburgh is dominated by the huge Edinburgh Castle, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Crown Jewels of Scotland, and the National War Museum of Scotland. There's a good chance you'll hear some bagpipes.

4.7 (469 reviews)
#2
Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the bottom of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is the King's official residence when he's in Scotland. Visitors can explore the 14 state rooms in this 16th-century palace, still used during royal ceremonies!

4.7 (919 reviews)
#3
Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Experience the best of Edinburgh: hop on a bus tour!

4.6 (206 reviews)
#4
The Scotch Whisky Experience

Right on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the Scotch Whisky Experience is an over-18s trip into the world of whisky. This replica distillery will educate you on the tastes of flavors of Scotland's favorite tipple, and probably get you a little tipsy.

4.7 (336 reviews)
#5
The Real Mary King's Close

The Real Mary King's Close is a walking tour of Old Edinburgh that tells the city's history with all of the grisly truth about the Black Plague, mysterious hauntings, gruesome crimes, and stifled living situations. It is located opposite St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh Old Town.

4.7 (148 reviews)
#6
Day Trips from Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh's beauty and history on an unforgettable day trip!

4.4 (32 reviews)
#7
The Edinburgh Dungeon

The Edinburgh Dungeon offers no less than 360 different sets packed with hilarious, and scary actors, special effects, stages, scenes and even rides. It's an interactive walkthrough experience that will thrill and horrify the whole family! It's located in the heart of Edinburgh and is easy to reach with public transport.

4.7 (43 reviews)
#8
Edinburgh City Tours

Discover the beauty and history of Edinburgh like never before with a city tour

4.7 (257 reviews)
#9
John Knox House

The John Knox House is located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile - the city's main thoroughfare, running downhill between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. As the heart of Scotland's historic capital it's a great place to start a day of sightseeing. It's also close to a host of great bars for a dram of whiskey (or two) when you're done.

4.6 (27 reviews)
#10
The Great Tapestry of Scotland

The Great Tapestry of Scotland is located in a purpose-built five-star visitor centre in Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders, an area rich with history of textile-making. This remarkable tapestry, measuring an astounding 143 meters in length, showcases the rich and vibrant history of Scotland through intricate and stunning needlework. It's a true testament to the artistic and cultural heritage of the nation, inviting us all to delve into Scotland's past.

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Edinburgh Pass

  1. Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour
  2. The Scotch Whisky Experience
  3. Palace of Holyroodhouse
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