Things to do in Edinburgh

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

Castles

Palaces

City Tours

Distilleries

Day Trips

Top 10 things to do

Edinburgh Castle

Tour the Great Hall and view the Crown Jewels

4.6 (794 reviews)

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 (1,330 reviews)

Day Trips from Edinburgh

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

4.4 (42 reviews)

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 (426 reviews)

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 (182 reviews)

Edinburgh Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

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

4.6 (254 reviews)

Edinburgh City Tours

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

4.6 (360 reviews)

Holyrood Distillery

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

5 (4 reviews)

Edinburgh Walking Tours

Discover Edinburgh's secrets on a guided walking tour

4.6 (192 reviews)

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Abbotsford House

Abbotsford House is the former home of Sir Walter Scott - a poet and novelist who wrote much of his work here. Located on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, this historic mansion is an easy drive from Edinburgh.

4.7 (40 reviews)