7 activities to make the most out of a trip to Edinburgh
Make the most out of Edinburgh!
Edinburgh is a welcoming city with a rich history and stunning architecture, perfect for a long weekend away. Check out our list for some of the top activities available in the city.
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour
Re-live the lives of the Kings and Queens of Scotland and it’s 3000-year-old history. Take a guided tour of the complex and visit three museums, two prisons, a dog cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, and much more.
From £35pp
Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
Looking for something spookier? Try out this ghost bus tour around the most haunted places in the city. Your creepy conductor will show you haunted graveyards and buildings whilst recounting gruesome tales of grave robbers, executions and tortures throughout the city’s long history.
From £21pp
The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience
Make a Scottish themed chocolate on this Chocolatarium experience; a choccy Nessie, or Edinburgh Castle and taste some of the best chocolate made in Scotland. Experience unique flavours including chilli, gin, or even Haggis chocolate!
From £25pp
The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour
Great for whisky fans to find out how their favourite drink is made. Explore all five of Scotland’s whisky producing regions and how each has a unique flavour. Enjoy tasters of the top shelf and an in depth look at your chosen favourite.
From £23.28pp
Edinburgh Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea feels rather English for Edinburgh, but there is nothing better than little sandwiches and cakes on an old bus touring around the city’s top spots, including the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, and Old Town.
From £43.50pp
Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise
See Edinburgh and Fife from a new vantage point under the iconic Fourth Bridges. Learn about the area’s wildlife and keep an eye out for puffins and seals on your trip. For an extra fee, you can dock at Inchcolm Island for a chance to visit the abbey.
From £18pp
Underground Vaults Walking Tour
Head down to the haunted vaults beneath South Bridge in Old Town and discover the life of those who lived in these slums; the poor, the criminals, and the witches as well as the rumours of their long dead souls still haunting this terrifying piece of history.
From £20pp
