Things to do in Edinburgh Old Town
City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
Book your 24-hour Edinburgh bus pass with unlimited hop-on hop-off access and 360º panoramic views of the city on a flexible ticket.
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Outlander Explorer day trip from Edinburgh
Book your Outlander Explorer day trip from Edinburgh and feel like you've stepped into the TV show as you check out some of Scotland's finest castles and villages.
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Loch Ness and The Highlands tour from Inverness
Book your tickets for this Loch Ness and The Highlands tour from Inverness and hunt Nessie, soak up the best of the Scottish countryside and relax!
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Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission
Book your Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission and sample a dram of whisky at a local distillery and explore the Highlands.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh
Buy your tickets for this day tour from Edinburgh and discover Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands with your guide.
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From Edinburgh to Rosslyn Chapel, Glenkinchie Distillery and more
Explore the Scottish Borders on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, visiting Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, Scott's View and Glenkinchie Distillery.
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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies day trip from Edinburgh
Buy your tour tickets and explore the bonny banks of Loch Lomond, admire the beauty of the Trossachs and delve into history in Stirling.
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West Highland Lochs, mountains and castles tour from Edinburgh
Buy your West Highland Lochs, Mountains and Castles tour tickets today and be overwhelmed by the beauty of Scotland!
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St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife tour from Edinburgh
Buy your St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife tour and see the very best of Scotland. Explore St Andrews and the surrounding villages!
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Day Trip to Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumbria from Edinburgh
Buy your Day Trip to Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumbria today and explore a little bit of Scotland and England in one day.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands from Glasgow
Discover the Scottish Highlands, the famous Loch Ness and the beautiful Glencoe area on a trip from Glasgow and see the very best of Scotland.
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Loch Lomond, The Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle from Glasgow
Visit the Trossachs National Park, discover Scotland's famous Loch Lomond and visit the Stirling Castle in one day.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience Gold Tour with whisky tasting
Experience Scotland's five whisky regions with a guided tasting tour showcasing the history, production, and alchemy of Scotch whisky.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience, silver whisky tour with tasting
Book your Silver Whisky Tour with tasting and dive into the history and alchemy of blending the perfect dram of Scottish whisky.
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Discover Edinburgh in a horror sightseeing show and learn about the most haunted city in Europe.
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Chocolate tour at the Chocolatarium
Book your Tour of Chocolate at the Chocolatarium and discover the origins of this sweet treat, make your very own bar and tuck into delicious samples.
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Edinburgh Dungeon standard entry tickets
Go underground and delve into Scotland's darkest history at the Edinburgh Dungeon. See, hear, and smell Edinburgh's dark past.
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Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh
Book a tour of Edinburgh's underground caverns and learn the secret history of the city's Old Town with stories and artifacts from Georgian times.
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National Museum of Scotland In-App Audio Guided Tour
Visit the National Museum of Scotland with this audio guided in-app tour that will conduct you and teach you about the museum's greatest highlights.
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Edinburgh Zoo entrance ticket included eSIM
Explore the diverse wildlife at Edinburgh Zoo, one of the UK's leading conservation parks. Enhance your visit with a 1 GB digital SIM card.
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Edinburgh Harry Potter self-guided walking tour
Learn everything about the city link with Harry Potter and the author, surround you in magic through the streets, stroll around Harry Potter Trail.
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Edinburgh's underground vaults and graveyard ghost tour
Explore the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults with access no other tour company can offer, then head to the Canongate graveyard, where the spirits of the dead await.
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John Knox House entrance ticket and eSIM
Uncover Scotland's past at John Knox House on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Explore history with immersive exhibits and intriguing displays.
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Edinburgh Old Town women's history self-guided audio tour
Uncover the untold tales of women in Edinburgh's history with this self-guided audio tour. Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Real Mary King's Close, and more.
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Edinburgh Outlander self-guided walking tour
Learn about film locations and stories of Outlander TV series, discover the history and folklore behind the Jacobite uprisings, explore Edinburgh Old town.
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Join the intrepid duo Clart and the intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a witty dramatic romp through the courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town
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The inside story
The Old Town is the name given to the oldest part of Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. Full of beautiful ancient buildings, narrow alleys, cobbled streets and hidden courtyards, Edinburgh’s Old Town is steeped in the city’s history.
Declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, the medieval Old Town stretches from the famous Edinburgh Castle, from its position on Castle Rock (an extinct volcano) to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Edinburgh’s Old Town is packed with things to see and do, as well as being home to some of the city’s best restaurants, cafes and nightlife.
Discover the charm of the bustling streets as you take a stroll along the Royal Mile, the heart of the Old Town and enjoy the medieval architecture, the packed pubs and the beautiful gift shops. Go back in time and visit Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress once residence to the monarchs of Scotland. Explore the National Museum of Scotland and learn more about Scottish history or why not visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse also known as Holyrood Palace, the Queen and the Royal Family’s official residence in Scotland.
