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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
1,414 reviews
$17.13 per adult
Popular: Booked by 7,680 travellers!
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
3,198 reviews
$65.08 per adult
Popular: Booked by 24,099 travellers!
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Entrance Ticket
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Entrance Ticket
633 reviews
$19.87 per adult
Popular: Booked by 3,806 travellers!
The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour
601 reviews
$18.98 per adult
Popular: Booked by 5,681 travellers!
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
141 reviews
$50.62 per adult
Popular: Booked by 856 travellers!
Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh
669 reviews
$21.70 per adult
Popular: Booked by 1,362 travellers!
Edinburgh Harry Potter Walking Tour
Edinburgh Harry Potter Walking Tour
325 reviews
$16.53 per adult
Popular: Booked by 1,400 travellers!
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience
202 reviews
$26.09 per adult
Popular: Booked by 157 travellers!
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Day Trips

Loch Ness, Highlands and Whisky Distillery Day Tour from Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Highlands and Whisky Distillery Day Tour from Edinburgh
448 reviews
$64.21 per adult
Popular: Booked by 4,744 travellers!
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh
708 reviews
$67.80 per adult
Popular: Booked by 4,556 travellers!
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glen Coe Day Trip from Edinburgh
1,001 reviews
$68.23 per adult
Popular: Booked by 5,378 travellers!
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
469 reviews
$60.20 per adult
Popular: Booked by 2,883 travellers!
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Top Attractions in Edinburgh

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Nature & Parks1. Arthur's Seat
20,853 reviews
Museums2. Royal Yacht Britannia
21,928 reviews
Admission ticket from $22.00
Museums3. National Museum of Scotland
21,276 reviews
Sights & Landmarks4. Edinburgh Old Town
15,920 reviews
Sights & Landmarks5. Edinburgh Castle
50,924 reviews
Museums6. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
13,915 reviews
Admission ticket from $18.98
Sights & Landmarks7. Palace of Holyroodhouse
11,413 reviews
Sights & Landmarks8. Royal Mile
25,201 reviews
Food & Drink9. The Scotch Whisky Experience
6,385 reviews
Nature & Parks10. Calton Hill
9,167 reviews
Events11. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
6,534 reviews
Sights & Landmarks12. Inchcolm Abbey and Island
934 reviews
Sights & Landmarks13. Forth Road Bridge
1,110 reviews
Museums14. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
7,498 reviews
Sights & Landmarks15. Hopetoun House
558 reviews
Food & Drink16. Edinburgh Gin Distillery
2,455 reviews
Sights & Landmarks17. The Real Mary King's Close
17,192 reviews
Sights & Landmarks18. Dean Village
1,549 reviews
Sights & Landmarks19. Midhope Castle
202 reviews
Nature & Parks20. Princes Street Gardens
7,296 reviews
Nature & Parks21. Holyrood Park
2,683 reviews
Food & Drink22. Pickering's Gin Distillery
1,170 reviews
Museums23. Scottish National Gallery
5,438 reviews
Sights & Landmarks24. Dundas Castle
43 reviews
Sights & Landmarks25. St Giles' Cathedral
6,409 reviews
Sights & Landmarks26. Queensferry Crossing
136 reviews
Sights & Landmarks27. Grassmarket
1,877 reviews
Museums28. Dynamic Earth
2,642 reviews
Museums29. Surgeons' Hall Museums
1,575 reviews
Museums30. Scottish National Portrait Gallery
2,674 reviews
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City Tours

Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour
Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour
1,111 reviews
$45.88 per adult
Popular: Booked by 8,817 travellers!
Fright Night Tour
Fright Night Tour
102 reviews
$21.70 per adult
Popular: Booked by 950 travellers!
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh
112 reviews
$21.40 per adult
Popular: Booked by 198 travellers!
Underground Vaults Historical Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Underground Vaults Historical Walking Tour in Edinburgh
588 reviews
$21.70 per adult
Popular: Booked by 3,469 travellers!
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Attraction Tickets

1-Hour Real Mary King's Close Underground Tour in Edinburgh
1-Hour Real Mary King's Close Underground Tour in Edinburgh
922 reviews
$22.68 per adult
Popular: Booked by 3,833 travellers!
The Royal Yacht Britannia Admission Ticket
The Royal Yacht Britannia Admission Ticket
781 reviews
$22.74 per adult
Popular: Booked by 3,800 travellers!
The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
The Edinburgh Dungeon Entrance Ticket
340 reviews
$20.07 per adult
Popular: Booked by 3,819 travellers!
GAILY TOUR in EDINBURGH - Gay & Lesbian Tour
GAILY TOUR in EDINBURGH - Gay & Lesbian Tour
$181.10 per adult
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Ghost & Vampire Tours

Afternoon Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
Afternoon Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
66 reviews
$16.28 per adult
Popular: Booked by 380 travellers!
Edinburgh's Myths & Legends by Night Private Tour
Edinburgh's Myths & Legends by Night Private Tour
7 reviews
$42.26 per adult
Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
922 reviews
$26.42 per adult
Popular: Booked by 1,355 travellers!
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh
75 reviews
$24.41 per adult
Popular: Booked by 353 travellers!
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Food, Wine & Nightlife

Spirit of Scotland Show
Spirit of Scotland Show
27 reviews
$94.02 per adult
Popular: Booked by 400 travellers!
Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Day Tour from Edinburgh
411 reviews
$52.17 per adult
Popular: Booked by 3,202 travellers!
Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience
Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Experience
114 reviews
$50.17 per adult
Popular: Booked by 102 travellers!
Edinburgh Food & Drink Private Tour
Edinburgh Food & Drink Private Tour
192 reviews
$147.16 per adult
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Types of Things to Do in Edinburgh

Tours (465)Sights & Landmarks (262)Shopping (232)Nightlife (211)Outdoor Activities (147)Spas & Wellness (102)Museums (98)Transportation (98)Food & Drink (95)Fun & Games (90)Classes & Workshops (46)Concerts & Shows (45)Nature & Parks (35)Boat Tours & Water Sports (28)Traveller Resources (15)Events (7)Casinos & Gambling (5)Zoos & Aquariums (1)Water & Amusement Parks (1)
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Things to Do in Edinburgh by Neighbourhood

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