Things To Do in Edinburgh
With streets steeped in history and a thriving cultural scene, there are many things to do in Edinburgh; it offers the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary.
Make the most of your visit to Edinburgh with some unforgettable city highlights. Here are our top 5 things to do in Edinburgh:
1. City Tour
Choose from one of our city tours and make the most of the professional guides to show you around the city. The EdinburghCity tour is hugely enjoyable that lets you explore the majesty of Scotland’s CapitalCity. For the more free spirit, choose the City Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour of Edinburgh. The tour leaves from WaverleyBridge and you can buy a hop-on, hop-off ticket which will last you 24 hours.
2. Edinburgh Attractions
Let Discount Edinburgh help you plan a memorable visit to Edinburgh, taking in all of the most popular attractions and sites in the bustling city. There is so much to do in Endinburgh so to help you decide what to take in on your visit, we've compiled our guide to the Top 5 Edinburgh Attractions and not to be missed experiences.
3. Shopping
Whatever you are looking for, Edinburgh has something for you. From the High Street favourites of Princes Street, the West End funky boutiques or the designer chic of the New Town, you'll be spoilt for choice.
4. Eating & Drinking
Rooftop restaurants and basement bars make eating and drinking in style a sure fire part of anyone's visit to Edinburgh. Whether it’s a traditional restaurant or cotemporary style bars, when it comes to restaurants, there is something for all tastes. For stylish drinking, head to George Street where style bars and cocktails are the order of the day. For a more traditional tipple, head to the OldTown for pubs with their own unique story
5. Evening Entertainment
Enjoy a Scottish banquet followed by laughter, music and dancing at one of Edinburgh’s famous Scottish Evenings, take in one of the Scotlands West End’ musicals at the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre or simply kick back and listen to some live music at The Jam House – an intimate venue for that unplugged feeling. There is something for everyone in Edinburgh