Guidebook for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Entry price: £16 / visit time 4h Approx
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Castillo de Edimburgo
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Entry price: £16 / visit time 4h Approx
The historic City Church of Edinburgh is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh and takes its name from the city's patrón saint
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Saint Giles' Cathedral Cafe
The historic City Church of Edinburgh is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh and takes its name from the city's patrón saint
New Town. Built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb 200 ft above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views. £4
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Monumento a Scott
New Town. Built in 1846 to commemorate the life of Sir Walter Scott after his death in 1832, the Gothic spire monument allows you to climb 200 ft above the city centre to enjoy fantastic views. £4
The extinct volcano to the East of the city centre offers fantastic views from its summit - and at only 251 m high the ascent isn't too strenuous. FREE entry, Walking time up and down from here 1,5h
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Arthur's Seat
The extinct volcano to the East of the city centre offers fantastic views from its summit - and at only 251 m high the ascent isn't too strenuous. FREE entry, Walking time up and down from here 1,5h
Hike the short climb up Calton Hill to see some of Edinburgh's most iconic monuments (The National Monument, the Nelson Monument, the Stewart Dugald Monument, and more) and for some really great views
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Colina Calton
Calton HillHike the short climb up Calton Hill to see some of Edinburgh's most iconic monuments (The National Monument, the Nelson Monument, the Stewart Dugald Monument, and more) and for some really great views
Everything Else
(opposite St Giles' Cathedral), open daily except 25 Dec - a slice of Edinburgh's medieval history, preserved since being closed over in the 18th century - Entry: £13 / Visit time 1h
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St(opposite St Giles' Cathedral), open daily except 25 Dec - a slice of Edinburgh's medieval history, preserved since being closed over in the 18th century - Entry: £13 / Visit time 1h
Arts & Culture
A colourful and unique area of the historic old town, once the site of Edinburgh's horse and cattle market and now home to a great selection of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
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Grassmarket
10 Grassmarket A colourful and unique area of the historic old town, once the site of Edinburgh's horse and cattle market and now home to a great selection of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
Old Town — The Palace is a royal residence, and hosts the Queen's Gallery containing a collection of art from the Royal Collection. Entry £11.30 / Visti time 1,5h
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Palacio de Holyroodhouse
CanongateOld Town — The Palace is a royal residence, and hosts the Queen's Gallery containing a collection of art from the Royal Collection. Entry £11.30 / Visti time 1,5h
A unique building designed by the Spanish (Catalan) architect Enric Miralles. It is necessary to get (free) tickets to watch the Parliament in session from the Public Gallery.
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Scottish Parliament Building
A unique building designed by the Spanish (Catalan) architect Enric Miralles. It is necessary to get (free) tickets to watch the Parliament in session from the Public Gallery.
Mixes innovative modern architecture with the best of Scotland's heritage, has a magnificent airy Victorian atrium now with the Millennium Clock at one end - Great views from the terrace. FREE entry
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National Museum of Scotland
Mixes innovative modern architecture with the best of Scotland's heritage, has a magnificent airy Victorian atrium now with the Millennium Clock at one end - Great views from the terrace. FREE entry