Top 50 Best Things to Do in Edinburgh
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  • Edinburgh Castletop_1
    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    1600.65
    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 794 users󱨠1599 positive reviews
  • Edinburgh Old Towntop_2
    4.9/5
    󰺂9.0
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town487m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Scottish Crown Jewels on Volcano
    󱓊Explore Scotland's medieval history
    󱨠Saved by 269 users󱨠109 positive reviews
  • Palace of Holyroodhousetop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.6
    1614.02
    Edinburgh998m from downtown
    Highlights:
    View of Arthur's Seat
    󰀆View Edinburgh Castle & Arthur's Seat
    󱨠Saved by 293 users󱨠169 positive reviews
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
    4
    4.4/5
    󰺂8.0
    1846.76
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town690m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Whiskey-making tour by barrel car
    󱓊Explore Scottish whisky culture & history
    󱨠Saved by 236 users󱨠114 positive reviews
  • Calton Hill
    5
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.6
    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 355 users󱨠195 positive reviews
  • Royal Mile
    6
    4.6/5
    󰺂7.2
    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 261 users󱨠177 positive reviews
  • National Museum of Scotland
    7
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.2
    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 256 users󱨠160 positive reviews
  • Scott Monument
    8
    4.4/5
    󰺂6.6
    Edinburgh.New Town326m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Climb 287 steps & enjoy views
    󱨜Unique 197-foot Gothic arches
    󱨠Saved by 173 users󱨠123 positive reviews
  • National Galleries of Scotland: National
    9
    4.3/5
    󰺂6.3
    Edinburgh.New Town531m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Showcase Scottish native art masterpieces
    󱨜Van Gogh & Monet masterpieces
    󱨠Saved by 135 users󱨠28% positive reviews
  • The Edinburgh Dungeon
    10
    4.1/5
    󰺂6.2
    1655.35
    Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town288m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜500-year-old underground torture exhibit
    󰀆Actors showcase Scotland's history

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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