Things to do in Edinburgh Old Town
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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Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh
Book your Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands tour and discover Edinburgh's connections to Harry Potter as you check out the scenery.
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The ultimate cycle tour of Edinburgh
Snap up your place on the ultimate cycle tour of Edinburgh and discover the city with your local guide
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Applecross, Loch Carron and the wild Highlands tour from Inverness
Book your Applecross, Loch Carron and the wild Highlands tour from Inverness and explore the very best of Scotland and its countryside.
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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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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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Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh
Book this ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh now to explore haunted caverns and discover the city's darker side in the safety of daylight.
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Loch Ness Explorer Day Trip from Edinburgh
Book your Loch Ness Explorer day trip from Edinburgh and leave the chaos of the city behind as you head into the Scottish Highlands and hunt Nessie.
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Edinburgh old town walking tour with whisky tasting
Discover the history of the Old Town and its whisky connections thanks to this walking tour and whisky tasting!
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Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure from Edinburgh
Visit Glenfinnan Viaduct and see the Harry Potter steam train. Take in the views at Glencoe and enjoy the Highland town of Fort William.
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Explore Harry Potter’s Edinburgh on a self-guided audio tour
Follow a self-guided audio tour through Edinburgh on an app and see Harry Potter's Edinburgh
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Top attractions in Edinburgh
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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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Royal Yacht Britannia entrance ticket with eSIM
Explore the historic Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh. Roam five decks, discover royal quarters and soak up waterfront views. This package includes an eSIM.
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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 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 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 National Museum of Scotland guided tour
Dive into Scottish history with a guided tour at the National Museum of Scotland. Uncover tales of Dolly the sheep, Arthur's Seat coffins, and more.
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The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl
Party hard with the best guides in the world while you drink up the city.
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Oxford and Cotswolds Villages small group day tour from London
Book your place on the Oxford and traditional Cotswolds Villages small group day tour from London and enjoy the best that England has to offer.
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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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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.
