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Tours & day trips

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 54 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $103 per adult
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Food, drink & nightlife

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Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $59 per adult
Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Attractions

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Royal Edinburgh Ticket- Hop-on-Hop-Off with Edinburgh Castle

Royal Edinburgh Ticket- Hop-on-Hop-Off with Edinburgh Castle

Activity duration is 23 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $122 per adult
Royal Edinburgh Ticket- Hop-on-Hop-Off with Edinburgh Castle

Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $42 per adult
Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Shopping & fashion

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Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Edinburgh

Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Edinburgh

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price was CA $516, price is now CA $412 per adult*
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Edinburgh

Popular places to visit

Edinburgh Castle featuring a castle and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(388 reviews)

Find out about the history of Edinburgh Castle, a well-known monument in Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Edinburgh Castle
George Street

George Street

4.5/5(36 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

George Street
Palace of Holyroodhouse

Palace of Holyroodhouse

4.5/5(143 reviews)

Palace of Holyroodhouse is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Edinburgh sightseeing tours & attractions

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