What to book before you travel to Edinburgh?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length

Weekend One week Two weeks

2 activities to book · about €52 per person

Edinburgh

Days 1-7

Days 1-7Edinburgh CastleThe fortress on its volcanic rock holds the Honours of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny; the ramparts look out to the Firth of Forth.€23Book on GetYourGuide →

Days 1-7Whisky tastingThe Scotch Whisky Experience, next to the castle, explains the regions and styles around the world's largest collection of Scotch, 3,384 bottles.€29Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The Royal Mile · Arthur's Seat · Calton Hill · Dean Village · Victoria Street · Princes Street Gardens

All activities in Edinburgh on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Edinburgh cost?

€52 per person if you do them all, across 2 bookings. The most expensive is "Whisky tasting" at €29, the cheapest "Edinburgh Castle" at €23. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Edinburgh without booking anything?

6 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with The Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill, Dean Village. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

📒 The free printable Edinburgh guide: itinerary, map, where to sleep→ 🗓️ Best time to visit Edinburgh, month by month→ 🎟️ What to book: all our destinations→