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In the 12th century (c. 1130), King David I, established the town of Edinburgh as one of Scotland’s earliest royal burghs, protected by his royal fortress, on the slope below the castle rock. A separate, contiguous burgh of regality held by the Abbey of Holyrood developed to the east as the burgh of Canongate. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in all of the UK. The city rises from the wide Firth of Forth to a high, rocky pinnacle crowned by the stone walls and towers of Edinburgh castle. The Scottish capital is a centre of culture and arts, and is especially well-known for its festivals. Some top sights in Edinburgh includes; Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Arthur’s Seat, National Museum of Scotland, Princes Street, and others.

Edinburgh’s stunning water bodies with cool and calm environments can be explored on boat cruises and sailings, and visitors can participate in several water sport activities like swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, scuba diving and several others. Being an area with several attraction sights, and a wonderful history tourists have options to visit and explore several famous landmarks on sightseeing tours and cultural and historical tours. Several amazing outdoor activities like skating, hiking, mountain climbing, shopping, and fashion tours, and more can be enjoyed in Edinburgh. Food and wine tasting tours are also available to visitors, providing them with an amazing culinary experience and an insight into the city's food and party style.

These tour activities are available on the tour agency, Tripindicator, known for its dedication to providing visitors with tour packages with great ratings and feedbacks, at very affordable prices compared to other tour teams. Visitors will enjoy absolute convenience with airport and other city transfers that provide visitors with the best transport service in the area, suitable for individual and group transfers and can also visit and explore famous landmarks outside Edinburgh on day trips and excursions from the area.

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Top Edinburgh Attractions & Tours

The Royal Yacht Britannia Ticket

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  • Fast track entry to the Royal Britannia Yacht " The floating Royal Palace!
  • Learn the history of the ship in the visitor centre. Read more
  • Then step aboard and see what life was like onboard for the Royal Family as well as the crew.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Learn the history of the ship through the handheld audio guide.
  • See the State Drawing Room, the Queen's Bedroom, the Admiral's cabin and more.
  • Go below deck to see the crews quarters and the engine room.

    • What It Includes:

  • Fast track entry to the visitor centre and yacht.
  • Access to the Britannia's 5 decks.
  • Handheld audio guide in 28 languages.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Fantastic tour - well set up and organised.
  • Excellent half day out, worth every penny of the admission fee
  • It was fabulous had a real feel for how the Royals relax and entertain

    • Is It Right:

  • If you take an interest in the Royal Family, you'll enjoy this tour!
  • Fun for the whole family.
  • A good way to spend an enjoyable couple of hours on the coast.
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Edinburgh Dungeons Tickets

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  • A walk-through historical experience with actors, special effects, scenes, shows, and rides.
  • 11 360-degree interactive shows. Read more
  • 2 fun & frightening underground rides.

    • What You'll Do:

  • See, hear, touch, smell, and feel the dark side of Scotland's history.
  • Walk through 11 interactive 360-degree shows as you uncover real-life ghost stories.
  • Take a spooky boat ride into the lair of cannibal Sawney and scream with delight on the Drop Dead Drop Ride.

    • What It Includes:

  • Entrance to Edinburgh Dungeon experience.
  • 2 thrill-tingling rides.
  • 11 interactive shows to walk through.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • From beginning to end it was filled with tension, humour, frights, palpitations and nervous sweats!!
  • A super experience for all, a must see and do when in Edinburgh.
  • We had a fantastic time, great history, spooky stories and the vaults were amazing!

    • Is It Right:

  • A fun experience for those who love interactive tours and a fascination for horrible history.
  • Not suitable for people with a nervous disposition.
  • Not recommended for children under the age of 8 and not suitable for under 4's.
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1-Hour Real Mary King's Close Underground Tour in Edinburgh

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  • Access to the 17th century subterranean streets located below The Royal Mile.
  • A fully narrated history tour. Read more
  • Costumed characters help bring history to life.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Visit the pre-tour exhibition room to get a basic understanding of what you're about to see.
  • Then, with your tour guide and other members of your group, make your way below ground to Mary King's Close.
  • See the warren of streets and spaces and learn about the people who lived here and how the lanes came to be underground.

    • What It Includes:

  • Entrance ticket to the Real Mary King's Close tour.
  • Access to the pre-tour exhibition room and gift shop.
  • Guided tour in English or Spanish with audio guides available in other languages.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Very interesting, especially for those who enjoy history.
  • A very entertaining and informative hour with a delightful blend of facts and humour.
  • So much information and context, you really get a feel for what it was like in that time period.

    • Is It Right:

  • An interesting tour for those who like history and sightseeing, learning about a city's past.
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users and those with mobility issues due to uneven surfaces, low-level lighting, and steps.
  • Although this tour is not intentionally scary, some young kids might find it so due to the location.
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Edinburgh Castle Skip The Line Tickets

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  • Fast track entry to Edinburgh Castle.
  • Explore the Royal Palace and grounds including the Crown Jewels exhibition at your own pace. Read more
  • Admire the panoramic views of Edinburgh.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Take a free 1 hour long guided tour of the castle.
  • Learn the history of the Scottish Monarchs
  • See where Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son.

    • What It Includes:

  • Fast track entry to the castle.
  • 1 hour guided tour (on a first come, first served basis)
  • Access to the on-site National War Museum.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Edinburgh Castle is a "must-see attraction " when visiting the city. I highly recommend to take a tour.
  • Certainly a must see, spent a good 3 hours here. The Scottish Crown Jewels and sword were awe inspiring and the views are breathtaking
  • It is really the heart of the city, you don't want to miss this experience, but be ready to spend half a day there, it is huge!

    • Is It Right:

  • If you love history, royals, military, and sightseeing this is a ticket you don't want to miss out on!
  • For for the whole family.
  • This ticket does not include audio commentary and the guided tour is a first-come-first-served basis " If you want to get a comprehensive overview of Edinburgh castle a guided tour would be preferable rather than the standard entrance ticket.
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Historic Scotland Explorer Pass

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  • You can choose between 5 day and 14 day tours to discover Scotland's castles, cathedrals, distilleries.
  • This pass entitles you to do advanced ticket entry at popular sites like Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle. Read more
  • You can also hear audio operated tours at selected venues with this explorer pass.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Choose between 5 days or 14 days Scotland tour.
  • Start enjoying the views of top 78 heritage attractions in Scotland.
  • Visit Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle without lining up in the queue.

    • What It Includes:

  • Free entry to Scotland's top 78 attractions.
  • Free to avail daytime events within the vicinity.
  • Advanced ticket entry to Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle.
  • Entitled to 20% on audio guides in Edinburgh Castle.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Anybody who will see Edinburgh castle will be in awe. This is what will make your Scotland visit worthwhile.
  • Great value for money because there are many attractions included in the package.

    • Is It Right:

  • If you love heritage attractions, you should get this tour pass.
  • This is perfect to those who would like to have a glimpse of the Edinburgh Castle.
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Edinburgh Castle: Skip-the-Line Ticket and Guided Tour

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  • Edinburgh Castle is a big complex consisting of various museums that overlooks the Scottish capital.
  • The tour reveals interesting historical facts about the historic castle. Read more
  • During the guided tour, visitors will see one of the smallest existing shrines and one the largest cannons they have ever seen.

    • What You'll Do:

  • You will learn about the historical significance of the Edinburgh Castle and turbulent events related to the big complex.
  • Admire views of the Scottish capital and its surrounding area.
  • Benefit of the priority entry and visit exhibition venues displaying Scottish Crown Jewels, weapons and armor.

    • What It Includes:

  • A fast-track entry to the Edinburgh Castle.
  • Assistance by a licensed and passionate tour guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Overall, the tour was paced well and covered the right amount of history/information...
  • I would definitely recommend this tour.
  • Fun tour with a great guide.

    • Is It Right:

  • Edinburgh Castle is a must-see attraction of the Scottish capital, and the guided tour offers insights most travelers are unaware of.
  • Especially recommended to fans of history and warfare.
  • The tour is suitable for children and adults alike.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse Ticket

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  • Holyrood House Palace is the official Scottish residence of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • The grounds contain the iconic ruins of Holyrood Abbey. Read more
  • This entrance ticket includes an audio guide available in 9 languages.

    • What You'll Do:

  • See the State Apartments where the Queen and the Royal Family stay when in Scotland on official matters..
  • See the historic chambers of Mary Queen of Scots".
  • See the iconic 12th century ruins of Holyrood Abbey and wander in the gardens.

    • What It Includes:

  • Entrance ticket to Holyrood House Palace
  • Entrance to Holyrood Abbey ruins.
  • Audio guide available in 8 languages.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the tour around Holyrood Palace and found it very interesting.
  • The palace is beautiful. The tour uses hand held recorders but there are many staff available to answer any questions you might have.
  • Beautiful castle, wonderful displays and ever-helpful and knowledgeable wardens.

    • Is It Right:

  • A must for those who love seeing inside 'real life " castles and palaces.
  • Anyone with an interest in history and the Royal Family will enjoy this tour.
  • Not suitable for photographers because photography is not permitted inside the palace rooms.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

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  • This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process on the bubbling barrel ride through a replica distillery. Explore the five Scotch whisky...Read more
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Whisky Tour and Tasting

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  • Enjoy an expert-led guided tour through our whisky distillery. You’ll learn about the heritage and traditions of scotch whisky production, as well as Holyrood’s innovative approach in creating new and unique whiskies. The tour includes a guided...Read more
from$33.70

The Palace of Holyroodhouse entry ticket with an Edinburgh self-guided tour

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  • Eager to visit the Royal residence? You don't need an invitation. Just get the ticket and travel back in time with a Palace of Holyroodhouse visit.

    Standing at the end of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, this fine palace is the home of...Read more
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Edinburgh Castle: Ticket and Audio Tour on Mobile App

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  • Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of medieval royal intrigues and feel like a participant in historical events in a place where time has stopped.

    Enjoy entrance to all attractions within Edinburgh Castle and discover the city’s most iconic...Read more
from$48.96

Edinburgh Castle Entrance

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  • WIth our entrance ticket to the Edinburgh castle, you can admire the most beautiful and romantic medieval castle in Scotland. It is also an architectural masterpiece because it was built on a big rock. Admire its beauty with...Read more
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Edinburgh City Centre private driving tour Edinburgh Castle Rosslyn Chapel

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  • This eight-hour tour will include all of the most popular and main tourist attractions that Edinburgh has to offer, including some spots you will not find in any guide or tourist book. This tour is extremely popular with visitors who have plenty of...Read more
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Private Half Day Tour from Edinburgh of Three Outlander Castles

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  • Our private group tours take up to four people to three castles used as Outlander filming locations in Scotland .

    See Jamie Fraser's ancestral home - Lallybroch ( Midhope Castle ).

    Hear Jamie Fraser as he guides you around Castle Leoch...Read more
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Eilean Donan Castle & the Highlands Tour from Private Tours Edinburgh

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  • Unique private tours of Eilean Donan Castle and the Highlands of Scotland

    This private tour of Eilean Donan Castle and the Highlands features a drive through the beautiful scenery of Loch Lomond National park , passing Loch Lubhair and Loch...Read more
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Game of Thrones castle tour - private tour from Private Tours Edinburgh

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  •  Doune Castle ( Winterfell  )  private tour

     Doune was the Castle Winterfell in Game of Thrones.

    Your guide will give you information about the history of the castle and guidance about the best viewpoints for taking...Read more
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James Bond tour of Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland

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  • Unique James Bond tour of the Highlands of Scotland features film locations Eilean Donan Castle and Glencoe plus a visit to a selection of Bond cars and the birthplace of James Bond Sean Connery in Edinburgh .
    Eilean Donan Castle is the stunning...Read more
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Top Sightseeing Tours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike Tour by Manual or E-Bike

clock 4 hours
  • This tour takes us to every part of Edinburgh which is accessible by bicycle.
  • The tour passes through Arthur's Seat, Portobello, Port of Leith and the Georgian New Town. Read more
  • There is transport to the start of the tour.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Ride your bicycle up and down the landscapes of Edinburgh.
  • Ride down the lower section of the Royal Mile and explore the majestic views of Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park.
  • Find out interesting facts about the different destinations that you cycle to.

    • What It Includes:

  • The live tour guide is available in English and Spanish.
  • Access to bike in pristine condition.
  • Helmet.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • It's a nice trip to introduce you to the different corners of the city and an impressive guide.
  • All of the places visited during the tour are fascinating and it was nice learning about them.

    • Is It Right:

  • It introduces adventure lovers to different landscapes and hotspots in Edinburgh.
  • Fitness enthusiasts may seem more eager to try this out.
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Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh with Optional Whisky Tour

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  • A guided day tour explores the hidden beauty of Scotland.
  • A tour that takes you from the famous capital to the amazing Highland landscapes. Read more
  • It's also possible to take a whiskey distillery tour and have a taste of Scotland's own drink.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Visit the Scottish Highlands and explore some of the most majestic views in the country.
  • Try out the national drink of Scotland and may choose to have the optional "Famous Grouse Experience.
  • Enjoy the beauty of Scotland.

    • What It Includes:

  • English-speaking expert live tour guide.
  • Transport service to pick the guests to/from hotel or accommodation.
  • Drink-tasting session.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was well organized and there was something for everyone.
  • The experience was captivating and sharing in the national drink was an honor.

    • Is It Right:

  • Tour offers a lot of experience in exchange for only a little cash.
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  • There may be some walking along the way.
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Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

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  • A travel tour into the highlands of Scotland on a monster-sized day tour.
  • A tour which lets you hear the story of the Jacobites, spot the mythical Loch Ness Monster and admire the beauty of Glencoe. Read more
  • It allows guests to experience a lot of beauty in a very short time.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Admire some of Scotland's most beautiful landscapes as you travel from Loch Ness and on to Glencoe.
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  • Travel from Edinburgh to the Scottish highlands on a full-day tour.
  • Visit the Battlefield of Culloden and explore it's the visitor center.

    • What It Includes:

  • A pickup service for the guests to/from the hotel.
  • Bottled water to refresh guests on the tour.
  • The English-speaking live tour guide is available.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour gives guests a close look at the beauty of Scotland and the guide was very helpful.
  • Everything was organized properly and all the hours were well-spent.
    •  

    Is It Right:

  • It can be a good idea for a day off work and a way to connect with the spirit of Scotland.
  • There's a lot of beauty to explore for adventure lovers.
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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  • A hop-on-hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh with 14 stops.
  • 24 hour / 1 day unlimited access. Read more
  • The modern open-top buses have Wi-Fi access and audio guides.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Move around all the key sights of Edinburgh hopping on and off the bus at 14 stops.
  • Audio commentary via headphones ensures you know the sights that you're passing.
  • Enjoy the panoramic views from the open-top deck and make use of the onboard Wi-Fi to upload your photos to social media instantly!

    • What It Includes:

  • 1 day / 24 ticket with unlimited hop-on-hop-off access.
  • Headphones and audio commentary in 8 languages.
  • Map and onboard Wi-Fi access.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • A grand day out!
  • A wonderful way to see the highlights of the city.
  • Informative and good value for money

    • Is It Right:

  • If you have enjoyed hop-on-hop-off bus tours in other cities, Edinburgh's version will also please you.
  • Great for people who are limited on time and want to move around the city with ease.
  • Suitable for the whole family including disabled visitors.
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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

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  • It takes you on a journey to see Scotland's ancient castles, impressive lochs, peculiar coastal villages, and heather-clad mountains.
  • A day tour which shows you Scotland's iconic sights including some of the country's best-kept secrets. Read more
  • It lets you explore the spirits of the western highlands and take a look at its lochs and castles.

    • What You'll Do:

  • Enjoy a full-day drive through the Western Highlands.
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  • Discover some of Scotland's most beautiful lochs and take a look at the longest one in the country.
  • Learn about the heroes of Scotland and listen to the tales of their battles.

    • What It Includes:

  • English-speaking driver or live tour guide.
  • A pickup service for the guests to/from the West Highlands.
  • A full-day tour

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The tour was exceptional and the overall quality of its organization was impressive.
  • A good tour of the lochs and castle as it showed an interesting but hidden side of Scotland.
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    Is It Right:

  • Adventure lovers would love the tales told on this tour.
  • The tour offers a quick way to learn a lot about Scotland's heroes and their stories.
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