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  • Edinburgh Castletop_1

    Edinburgh Castle

    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    2.2k Reviews
    From€24.74
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town891m from downtown
    trip best small logoSelected for 2 years in a row
    Highlights:
    󱨜Watch the Noonday Gun performance every day at 1:00 AM
    󱨜1 PM cannon time show
    󱨠Saved by 766 users󱨠1568 positive reviews
  • Edinburgh Old Towntop_2

    Edinburgh Old Town

    4.9/5
    󰺂9.0
    128 Reviews
    Free
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town487m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Scottish Crown Jewels on Volcano
    󱓊Explore Scotland's medieval history
    󱨠Saved by 262 users󱨠110 positive reviews
  • Palace of Holyroodhousetop_3

    Palace of Holyroodhouse

    4.7/5
    󰺂8.6
    298 Reviews
    From€24.21
    Edinburgh998m from downtown
    Highlights:
    View of Arthur's Seat
    󰀆View Edinburgh Castle & Arthur's Seat
    󱨠Saved by 287 users󱨠169 positive reviews
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
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    The Scotch Whisky Experience

    4.4/5
    󰺂8.0
    205 Reviews
    From€27.71
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town690m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Whiskey-making tour by barrel car
    󱓊Explore Scottish whisky culture & history
    󱨠Saved by 231 users󱨠115 positive reviews
  • Calton Hill
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    Calton Hill

    4.6/5
    󰺂7.7
    515 Reviews
    Free
    Edinburgh.New Town398m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo.2 of Night Attractions in Edinburgh
    Highlights:
    󱓊Cannonball drops daily at 1
    󰀆Climb monument pillars & adventure
    󱨠Saved by 349 users󱨠197 positive reviews
  • Royal Mile
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    Royal Mile

    4.6/5
    󰺂7.2
    415 Reviews
    Free
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town350m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜A one-mile walk through 800 years of Scottish life
    Castles, cathedrals, legends, and whisky included
    󱨠Saved by 253 users󱨠175 positive reviews
  • National Museum of Scotland
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    National Museum of Scotland

    4.7/5
    󰺂7.1
    282 Reviews
    Free
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town710m from downtown
    trip best small logoNo.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Edinburgh
    Highlights:
    󱨜Dolly the cloned sheep exhibit
    󱓊Golden sandstone walls: timeless beauty
    󱨠Saved by 248 users󱨠160 positive reviews
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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Edinburgh

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  • Stirling Castle

    Stirling Castle

    4.8/5
    󰺂6.2
    79 Reviews
    From€26.85
    Stirling50.7 km from Edinburgh
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° city view platform
    360° view of Stirling
    󱨠37% positive reviews
  • Glasgow Cathedral

    Glasgow Cathedral

    4.3/5
    󰺂5.2
    94 Reviews
    Free
    Glasgow.Central66 km from Edinburgh
    Highlights:
    Learned & inspired here
    󰋄Religious & cultural concert venue
  • The Tenement House (National Trust for Scotland)

    The Tenement House (National Trust for Scotland)

    4.4/5
    󰺂5.8
    20 Reviews
    Glasgow.Central68 km from Edinburgh
    Highlights:
    󱨜Unique bunk beds & retro kitchen
    󰀆Experience early 1900s Glasgow life
  • University of Glasgow

    University of Glasgow

    4.7/5
    󰺂5.9
    111 Reviews
    Glasgow69.2 km from Edinburgh
    Highlights:
    󰋄Ancient university since 1451
    󱨜Gothic Main Building: Glasgow's landmark
    󱨠63% positive reviews
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

    4.5/5
    󰺂5.7
    64 Reviews
    Free
    Glasgow69.3 km from Edinburgh
    Highlights:
    󰋄Interactive art stories experience
    󰀆Scotland's 2nd most popular art museum
    󱨠38% positive reviews
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Edinburgh?
These are all Best Things to Do in Edinburgh:Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Old Town, Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Scotch Whisky Experience, Calton Hill
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Edinburgh?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Edinburgh include:Edinburgh Castle:4.7, Edinburgh Old Town:4.9, Palace of Holyroodhouse:4.7, The Scotch Whisky Experience:4.4, Calton Hill:4.6
At what locations in Edinburgh can Best Things to Do in Edinburgh be found?
The Best Things to Do in Edinburgh are mainly located in:Edinburgh Castle:Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town:Edinburgh, Palace of Holyroodhouse:Edinburgh, The Scotch Whisky Experience:Edinburgh, Calton Hill:Edinburgh

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