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Things to do in Edinburgh

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

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Castles

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City Tours

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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.

4.6 (688 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 (1,205 reviews)
#3
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 (171 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.

4.6 (375 reviews)
#5
Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

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

4.7 (242 reviews)
#6
Edinburgh City Tours

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

4.6 (335 reviews)
#7
Day Trips from Edinburgh

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

4.4 (40 reviews)
#8
Holyrood Distillery

Visit the Holyrood Distillery and learn about the process of making gin and whiskey!

5 (2 reviews)
#9
Edinburgh Walking Tours

Uncover Edinburgh's secrets on a guided walking tour!

4.6 (176 reviews)
#10
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.

4.5 (53 reviews)

Hand-picked combinations in Edinburgh

Combine Edinburgh favorites. Some things are better together.

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  • Edinburgh

Edinburgh Pass

  • Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
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