Things to do in Edinburgh Old Town
Self-guided Discovery Walk in Edinburgh - an obscure adventure
Experience Edinburgh's mysterious atmosphere on this self-guided walk. Along the way, enjoy moments of discovery; explore, learn and have fun.
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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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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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Whisky and folklore in Edinburgh
Book your Whisky and folklore tickets and get ready to sip on whisky as you hear folklore and history.
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Alnwick Castle and the Borders tour from Edinburgh
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Highlights of Scotland and England multi-day tour
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The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour
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St Andrews, Falkland Palace and fishing villages tour
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West Highland Lochs, mountains and castles tour from Edinburgh
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Private Edinburgh history and culture tour
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The Silver Whisky Tour with tasting
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Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders and Glenkinchie Distillery tour from Edinburgh
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Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle 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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Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour
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Discover Edinburgh’s Dean Village on a self-guided audio tour
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour through Dean Village, admire traces of its past and learn about the picturesque village
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Alnwick Castle day trip from Edinburgh
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Loch Ness Explorer day trip from Edinburgh
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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.