Things to do in Edinburgh
From medieval castle tours and eerie ghost walks to whisky tastings and sweeping Highland day trips, Edinburgh has something for every traveller
Top experiences in Edinburgh
The most-loved activities by Edinburgh Spirit readers — instant booking, free cancellation on most tours.
Edinburgh Castle: guided walking tour with entry ticket
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands tour
Edinburgh: the original underground tour
Edinburgh: Harry Potter magical guided walking tour
Edinburgh: the Scotch Whisky Experience tour and tasting
Edinburgh: City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour
Edinburgh: food tour with Scotch, haggis, secret dish & more
Edinburgh: guided hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park
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History and castles
Edinburgh Castle, Stirling, Holyrood, Rosslyn Chapel and the ancient Royal Mile
10 guides
Ghosts and dark history
Underground vaults, Mary King's Close, Greyfriars ghost tours and Edinburgh's dark past
8 guides
Film and TV locations
Harry Potter sites, Outlander filming locations, Victoria Street and Alnwick Castle
7 guides
Whisky
Scotch Whisky Experience, Johnnie Walker, distillery tours and expert tastings
8 guides
Food and drink
Haggis, seafood in Leith, afternoon tea, craft gin bars and the best pubs
9 guides
Nightlife
Edinburgh's pub scene, live music, comedy clubs and late-night bars
5 guides
Outdoors and walks
Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill, Water of Leith Walkway, Pentland Hills and cycling
6 guides
Festivals and events
Edinburgh Fringe, Military Tattoo, Hogmanay, Christmas markets and Beltane
7 guides
Day trips
Loch Ness, Stirling, St Andrews, Glencoe, Rosslyn Chapel and East Lothian coast
9 guides
Highlands and islands
Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Orkney and beyond
5 guides