Scott Monument tickets and tours
Discover Edinburgh in a horror sightseeing show and learn about the most haunted city in Europe.
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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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Silent Disco Adventure in Edinburgh
Book your silent disco adventure in Edinburgh and get ready to get groovy! Meet your guide and have a boogie while seeing the sights.
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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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The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour
Book this haunted Vaults tour of Edinburgh to visit its spooky underworld, hear about paranormal activity and maybe even experience some first-hand.
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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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The Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl
Party hard with the best guides in the world while you drink up the city.
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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 afternoon tea with gin
Eat and drink at your pleasure as the vintage bus takes you on a wonderful journey of discovery through the city of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh afternoon tea with fizz
Discover Edinburgh, picturesque cobbled streets, Old and New Town from the top deck of iconic red bus.
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Dark history of Edinburgh - self-guided audio tour using an app
Discover the dark history of Edinburgh through a self-guided audio tour using an app on your phone.
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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'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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Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh
Book this day tour now to discover mysterious Loch Ness, wild Glen Coe and marvel at the vast and magical Highlands, combining nature and history.
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The inside story
Standing proudly in Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument is one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks. The 61-metre-high Gothic memorial – built in honour of the much-loved Scottish author, Sir Walter Scott – is one of the tallest monuments dedicated to a writer. Inside, there’s an exhibition where you’ll be able to learn about the life and legacy of the writer. A climb to the top guarantees sweeping views over Edinburgh and beyond.
Built between 1840 and 1844, the striking monument is known for its sharp black arches which dominate the city’s skyline. Marvel at the 68 intricately carved figures depicting characters and scenes from Scott’s novels. If you have time, conquer the 287 steps to the top of the tower and see the city from a new perspective – tiring yet rewarding.
