Johanne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle is a must see in the city! The castle has audio tours in a range of languages from across the globe.
Warnings: Steep Hills and Steps
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle is a must see in the city! The castle has audio tours in a range of languages from across the globe.
Warnings: Steep Hills and Steps
The sight of the old Parliament towers above the city on Carlton Hill and provides a great view of Edinburgh from a height.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillThe sight of the old Parliament towers above the city on Carlton Hill and provides a great view of Edinburgh from a height.
Attractions
Edinburgh Zoo is famous for its Penguin Parade, at 1pm Penguins are set loose onto the paths! The zoo is fun for families, couples, and groups who love animals.
308 locals recommend
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdEdinburgh Zoo is famous for its Penguin Parade, at 1pm Penguins are set loose onto the paths! The zoo is fun for families, couples, and groups who love animals.
The Edinburgh Dungeons are a must-see for families and groups who want to experience the history of Edinburgh for themselves! Spooky and exciting, the dungeons are fun for all!
151 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StThe Edinburgh Dungeons are a must-see for families and groups who want to experience the history of Edinburgh for themselves! Spooky and exciting, the dungeons are fun for all!
Food scene
The historic Grassmarket is lined with unique shops and great eateries. In between the Royal Mile and Princes St its the perfect throughway on your tour of Edinburgh. There's a market weekly full of wonders and knickknacks.
9 locals recommend
Grassmarket Square
The historic Grassmarket is lined with unique shops and great eateries. In between the Royal Mile and Princes St its the perfect throughway on your tour of Edinburgh. There's a market weekly full of wonders and knickknacks.
Fancy a glass? The Scotch Whiskey experience takes you through the history of whiskey in Scotland in the museum and finishes with a shop full of the best whiskeys' Scotland offers!
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillFancy a glass? The Scotch Whiskey experience takes you through the history of whiskey in Scotland in the museum and finishes with a shop full of the best whiskeys' Scotland offers!
Fancy a movie or resturant experience? The Omni centre is the place to go for the Vue cinema and chain restaurants.
229 locals recommend
Omni Centre
Greenside RowFancy a movie or resturant experience? The Omni centre is the place to go for the Vue cinema and chain restaurants.
Shopping
The Royal Mile is the true centre of Edinburgh. Lined with tourist attractions, food, and shopping; it's essential to any Edinburgh visit.
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
The Royal Mile is the true centre of Edinburgh. Lined with tourist attractions, food, and shopping; it's essential to any Edinburgh visit.
If the shop started in London and seems fancy it's located on or around George St. Pandora, Molton Brown, Louis Vuitton, and Abercrombie and Fitch can all be found in this central shopping area.
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetIf the shop started in London and seems fancy it's located on or around George St. Pandora, Molton Brown, Louis Vuitton, and Abercrombie and Fitch can all be found in this central shopping area.
Nightlife
The Street Quiz is the best pub quiz in Edinburgh. A gay bar with a long history The Street has great drinks and atmosphere. The Wednesday night quiz includes pop-up-pirate, pie face, and musical chairs and is definitely an amazing night.
38 locals recommend
The Street
2b Picardy PlThe Street Quiz is the best pub quiz in Edinburgh. A gay bar with a long history The Street has great drinks and atmosphere. The Wednesday night quiz includes pop-up-pirate, pie face, and musical chairs and is definitely an amazing night.
Hive. The Best/Worst nightclub in Edinburgh. If you can smell it you aren't drunk enough and with their low prices, you will be in no time. A different genre of Music every night and packed even on weeknights, Hive is where the young people are.
22 locals recommend
The Hive Nightclub
15-17 Niddry StHive. The Best/Worst nightclub in Edinburgh. If you can smell it you aren't drunk enough and with their low prices, you will be in no time. A different genre of Music every night and packed even on weeknights, Hive is where the young people are.
Boteco is the Latin Music hub of Edinburgh. Brazilian music and cocktails are a perfect night out when you feel the need to Salsa around the dance floor.
47 locals recommend
Boteco Do Brasil
47 Lothian StBoteco is the Latin Music hub of Edinburgh. Brazilian music and cocktails are a perfect night out when you feel the need to Salsa around the dance floor.