Discover the best things to do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets

Sumatran tiger walking through foliage at Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

£27.25

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 532 ratings.From £27.25

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

Eurail train traveling through scenic European countryside with lake and forest.

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 700 ratings.From €283

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3333 ratings.From £25

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 550 ratings.From £15

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 317 ratings.From £39

Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.

£22

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5160 ratings.From £22

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.

£20

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 803 ratings.From £20

Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.

Underground Vaults Tour

Edinburgh Vaults Tours

from £21.60

£19.44

Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £19.44

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

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.

£26

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 531 ratings.From £26

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings

Group enjoying whisky tasting session at Scotch Whisky Experience.

Edinburgh Whisky

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings.From £25

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

Interrail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 457 ratings.From €283

Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months

Eurail train crossing scenic European countryside with mountains and fields in view.

€476

Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 351 ratings.From €476

Top things to do in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Whisky

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Edinburgh Airport Transfers

from £25

Alnwick Castle

from £135

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Do more, save more

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 7793 ratings.From £31.35

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

£45

£42.75

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings.From £42.75

£47

£44.65

Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5154 ratings.From £44.65

Camera Obscura Edinburgh Tickets

from £39.95

£37.95

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Camera Obscura & World of Illusions + Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 515 ratings.From £37.95

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Tours

£42

£39.90

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets . Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5931 ratings.From £39.90

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1314 ratings.From £33.25

Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience

Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 827 ratings.From £54.28

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

from £42.25

£40.14

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1043 ratings.From £40.14

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 837 ratings.From £50.59

Combo (Save 6%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Edinburgh Ghost Tours

Combo (Save 6%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour + Edinburgh Ghost Tours. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 107 ratings.From £54.52

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Ancient Mayan artifacts in a museum exhibit, ideal for history buffs.

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Edinburgh Tours

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 317 ratings.From £39

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

£20

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 803 ratings.From £20

Underground Vaults Tour

Edinburgh Vaults Tours

from £21.60

£19.44

Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £19.44

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

£26

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 531 ratings.From £26

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings

Edinburgh Whisky

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 92 ratings.From £25

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

Underground stone corridor with ghostly figure on a famous ghost tour.

£19

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings.From £19

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near historic buildings and Royal Yacht Britannia docked.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings.From £42.75

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture.

from £22

£19.80

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings.From £19.80

Day Trips From Edinburgh

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.

£65

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 331 ratings.From £65

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise

Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness in Scotland with visitors exploring the grounds.

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip

£109

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings.From £109

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Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 208 ratings.From £57

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip

Steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with lush green hills in the background.

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 234 ratings.From £57

Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife

Coastal view of fishing village in Fife, Scotland, with rocky shoreline and ocean waves.

Day Tours

Day Tour From Edinburgh to St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From £57

From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip

Alnwick Castle

£135

From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings.From £135

Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry

Tour group tasting whisky at a distillery bar in Edinburgh.

£94

Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 223 ratings.From £94

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip

Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.

£55

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 107 ratings.From £55

Guided Tours in Edinburgh

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise

£109

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness and The Highlands Day Trip with Lunch & Optional Cruise. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings.From £109

Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry

£94

Day Tour Whisky & Waterfalls with Transfers from Edinburgh & Distillery Entry. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 223 ratings.From £94

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

£19

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings.From £19

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Group on a guided Harry Potter walking tour in a historic cemetery.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings.From £15

£65

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 331 ratings.From £65

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 234 ratings.From £57

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Group enjoying a guided Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 12 ratings.From £15

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Tourists with a guide at the entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.

£58

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle . Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings.From £58

Walking Tours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour

Guide leading a group through Blair Street Underground Vaults.

£31

Edinburgh: After-Dark Ghostly Night Walking Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1015 ratings.From £31

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 56 ratings.From £15

Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon

Judge in period costume presides over mock trial at Edinburgh Dungeon Tour.

Walking Tours

Walking Tour of The Edinburgh Dungeon. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings.From £15

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 12 ratings.From £15

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

£58

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle . Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings.From £58

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 317 ratings.From £39

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

£19

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings.From £19

Underground Vaults Tour

Edinburgh Vaults Tours

from £21.60

£19.44

Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings.From £19.44

Edinburgh Attractions

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets

Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

£27.25

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 532 ratings.From £27.25

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3333 ratings.From £25

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 550 ratings.From £15

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 317 ratings.From £39

£22

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5160 ratings.From £22

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with King's Gallery entrance in Edinburgh.

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 7793 ratings.From £31.35

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 829 ratings.From £42.75

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Tour group at Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Edinburgh.

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5154 ratings.From £44.65

Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

from £22

£19.80

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings.From £19.80

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

£20

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 803 ratings.From £20

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

£26

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 531 ratings.From £26

Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.

£81

Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 238 ratings.From £81

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Dr Knox's Anatomy Theatre actor at Edinburgh Dungeon and red Hop-On Hop-Off bus in Edinburgh.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1314 ratings.From £33.25

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Clownfish swimming near coral and a red double-decker bus touring Edinburgh cityscape.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 838 ratings.From £50.59

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of The Royal Mile building.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets . Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5931 ratings.From £39.90

Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience

Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock with lush greenery and a red HOHO sightseeing bus in Scotland.

Combo (Save 8%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 828 ratings.From £54.28

Landmarks in Edinburgh

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3333 ratings.From £25

£22

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 5160 ratings.From £22

The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

King's Gallery entrance with ornate wooden doors and stone facade in Edinburgh.

£11

The King's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2665 ratings.From £11

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 317 ratings.From £39

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 550 ratings.From £15

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets

Cannibal clan actors and visitors at Edinburgh Dungeon exhibit.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon + Scotch Whisky Experience Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 554 ratings.From £38

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1314 ratings.From £33.25

Judge in red robe at Edinburgh Dungeon courtroom exhibit with audience pointing.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets + Loch Ness Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 841 ratings.From £76

Transportation in Edinburgh

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

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 700 ratings.From €283

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

Interrail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 457 ratings.From €283

Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months

€476

Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 351 ratings.From €476

Interrail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months

High-speed train traveling through countryside fields, Interrail Global Continuous Pass.

Edinburgh Bus Round-Trip Tickets: Edinburgh Airport to/from Halbeath Park & Ride

€476

Interrail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 393 ratings.From €476

Passengers seated inside a JET 747 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Halbeath Park & Ride.

Combo

£24.20

Edinburgh Bus Round-Trip Tickets: Edinburgh Airport to/from Halbeath Park & Ride. Rated 3 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From £24.20

Must do things in Edinburgh

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.

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.

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

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!