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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Edinburgh Castle
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4.7/5
󰺂10
43.19
Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town
891m from downtown
Edinburgh Castle's Castle of Light: Fire and Ice Projection Show | Nov 21, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱨜Watch the Noonday Gun performance every day at 1:00 AM
󱨜1 PM cannon time show
󱨠Saved by 920 users󱨠1728 positive reviews
Edinburgh Old Town
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4.9/5
󰺂9.0
Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town
487m from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜Scottish Crown Jewels on Volcano
󱓊Explore Scotland's medieval history
󱨠Saved by 336 users󱨠109 positive reviews
Palace of Holyroodhouse
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4.7/5
󰺂8.5
42.18
Edinburgh
998m from downtown
Highlights:
View of Arthur's Seat
󰀆View Edinburgh Castle & Arthur's Seat
󱨠Saved by 324 users󱨠175 positive reviews
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
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4.4/5
󰺂7.8
48.21
Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town
690m from downtown
Highlights:
󰀆Whiskey-making tour by barrel car
󱓊Explore Scottish whisky culture & history
󱨠Saved by 287 users󱨠120 positive reviews
5
Calton Hill
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4.6/5
󰺂7.5
Edinburgh.New Town
398m from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Edinburgh
Highlights:
󱓊Cannonball drops daily at 1
󰀆Climb monument pillars & adventure
󱨠Saved by 396 users󱨠191 positive reviews
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Royal Mile
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4.6/5
󰺂7.3
Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town
350m from downtown
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Edinburgh
Highlights:
󱨜A one-mile walk through 800 years of Scottish life
Castles, cathedrals, legends, and whisky included
󱨠Saved by 292 users󱨠171 positive reviews
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National Museum of Scotland
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4.7/5
󰺂7.1
Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town
710m from downtown
Stunning city views from the National Museum of Scotland
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Edinburgh
Highlights:
󱨜Dolly the cloned sheep exhibit
󱓊Golden sandstone walls: timeless beauty
󱨠Saved by 292 users󱨠155 positive reviews
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Scott Monument
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4.4/5
󰺂6.4
Edinburgh.New Town
326m from downtown
Highlights:
Climb 287 steps & enjoy views
󱨜Unique 197-foot Gothic arches
󱨠Saved by 200 users󱨠120 positive reviews
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National Galleries of Scotland: National
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4.3/5
󰺂6.3
Edinburgh.New Town
531m from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊Showcase Scottish native art masterpieces
󱨜Van Gogh & Monet masterpieces
󱨠Saved by 162 users󱨠27% positive reviews
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St Giles' Cathedral
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4.5/5
󰺂6.2
Edinburgh.Edinburgh Old Town
450m from downtown
Highlights:
󱨜Free entry until 6 PM
󱓊Landmark with Scottish crown design
󱨠Saved by 173 users󱨠27% positive reviews