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Sumatran tiger walking through foliage at Edinburgh Zoo.
Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets
£27.25
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Victorian characters in a dimly lit alley at Edinburgh Dungeon.
Edinburgh Dungeon
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Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Holyrood Palace
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Eurail train traveling through scenic European countryside with lake and forest.
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Visitors walking near the Ross Fountain with Edinburgh Castle in the background.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour
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Burke and Hare exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon and East African crowned crane at Edinburgh Zoo.
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Guide leading visitors on a sensory journey through Scotland with autumn backdrop.
Edinburgh Whisky
The Gold Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience: Guided Tastings
£39.75
The Gold Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience: Guided Tastings. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings.From £39.75
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Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.
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City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
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City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 776 ratings.From £18
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Visitors exploring the courtyard of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
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Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
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Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with King's Gallery entrance in Edinburgh.
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Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets
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Underground stone corridor with ghostly figure on a famous ghost tour.
Edinburgh Ghost Tours
Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour
£19
Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings.From £19
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Yellow train crossing a stone viaduct with Interrail logo, promoting Global Flexible Pass.
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Interrail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 450 ratings.From €283

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Must do things in Edinburgh

Holyrood Palace

1Holyrood Palace

Step into Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of the British monarch. Delve into history exploring the state apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.
Loch Ness Tours

2Loch Ness Tours

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness to Loch Ness with our unforgettable tours. Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands, visit historic castles, and search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.
Edinburgh Ghost Tours

3Edinburgh Ghost Tours

Whether you’re looking for a fright or just want to learn about this historic city’s spooky past, booking Edinburgh ghost tour tickets is definitely something you'd want to do during your visit. Edinburgh has some of the best ghost tours to help you make the most out of your next visit
Edinburgh Whisky

4Edinburgh Whisky

Located right on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, The Scotch Whisky Experience takes you on a fun, interactive whisky journey. See how Scotland’s famous spirit is made, explore one of the world’s biggest whisky collections, and enjoy expert-led tastings. For your first time? The Silver Tour is a great start! But if you are a whiskey connoisseur, the Gold Tour is calling your name!

What our guests say

Gary Fyfe

Gary

Feb 2026

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Fantastic experience at the King's Gallery yesterday. From the entry staff to the cafe workers and all the art in between, this was a superb visit. The exhibition itself was incredible and the sense of time you get from viewing drawings from 600 years ago is outstanding. I was certainly inspired to try and improve my beginner level drawing.

The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Junaidah Binti Sapine
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Junaidah

Singapore
Feb 2026

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Went to the Edinburgh Dungeon and honestly had a really good time. It was fun, exciting, and kept us entertained the whole way through. The stories were interesting and mixed with humour, so it wasn’t just scary but actually really enjoyable. The best part was definitely the actors and actresses, they were so into their characters and made the experience feel super interactive. They joked with the audience, stayed in character the whole time, and really brought the scenes to life. Overall, it was a great experience and something different to do in Edinburgh. I’d totally recommend it if you’re looking for something fun, a bit spooky, and not too serious.

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Carlos Eduardo Arosemena Lange
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Carlos

Panama
Feb 2026

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Linda was an awesome guide with lots of knolewdge and cool facts. Very interesting tour with a great guide. Overall a 10/10 experience.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

Milagros del Carmen Pacheco Reich
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Milagros

Mexico
Feb 2026

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Fabulous, it has been an incredible experience, the service is fast, convenient, excellent, I would like to stay longer to enjoy more trips.

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days

Roselle Cosico Syed
GB

Roselle

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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We had a great time. The guide was amazing. We now have a better understanding of our favorite drink! We even get to try a whiskuy we are interested in which is a bonus.

The Silver Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience: Flavour Appreciation & Guided Tasting

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Agueda

Brazil
Feb 2026

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The tour was great. It's an excellent option for seeing the main sights of the city. I chose the 3-line ticket, and it was a great choice. I recommend using the 3-line ticket and buying it for 48 hours. It's really worth it. It's an excellent option for seeing more than just the city center and the castle. The blue line took us to some incredible and historic places.

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Stephen Graham
GB

Stephen

United Kingdom
Jan 2026

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Robert our guide was great and so knowledgeable with all his facts regarding JK Rowling's early career writing the books. He made the 2 hour tour fly by. Even used his stick as a wand to change traffic lights during the walk lol. Throughly recommended for all Harry Potter fans.

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

KIRSTY GRACE MCINNES
NZ

Kirsty

New Zealand
Jan 2026

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A must-do attraction in Edinburgh that is great for kids too!! The audio guide is very helpful and I love that it has a child version as this kept my daughter entertained for the whole visit- she loved learning about the history of this place!! Thank you to the polite helpful staff here, you make this a wonderful attraction!

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

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