EDINBURGH TRAVEL GUIDE | Top 20 Things To Do In Edinburgh, Scotland
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- Come along with us as we explore the top attractions and things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland city tour. Our 20 things to do in Edinburgh travel guide features the best activities, museums, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, food and entertainment venues in the city along with numerous suggestions for tours that will make your stay in Edinburgh unique and memorable.
Edinburgh has a highly underrated food scene with plenty of traditional Scottish foods (such as Haggis) and many contemporary style restaurants to tickle your fancy. A suggestion we recommend higly is to take a Edinburgh food tour and also partake in Scotch Whisky and Gin tours.
Your visit wouldn't be complete with visiting Edinburgh Castle, walking along the Royal Mile and enjoying some of the legendary nightlife the city has to offer in both New Town and Old Town.
20 Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland Travel Guide:
1) Edinburgh Castle
2) Scotch Whisky Experience (suggestion)
3) Royal Mile Old Town for souvenir shopping
4) Edinburgh Walking Tours (Ghost Tour, Literary Tour, etc)
5) Eat Traditional Scottish food: Haggis, neeps & tatties (suggestion: Whiski Rooms)
6) Holyrood Palace (Official resident of British Monarchy)
7) Holyrood Abbey and Garden
8) Edinburgh Gin Distillery (suggested tour)
9) National Museum of Scotland
10) Princes Street Garden
11) Dean Village (underrated place to visit)
12) Calton Hill and Arthur's Seat
13) Scott Monument for great views of Edinburgh
14) Royal Botanic Garden not far from New Town
15) Food Tour (suggestion: Eat Walk Edinburgh)
16) Wynds and closes in the Old Town of Edinburgh
17) St. Giles Cathedral
18) Scottish National Gallery Museum
19) Scottish National Portrait Gallery Museum
20) Nightlife in Edinburgh (pubs, live band or a ceilidh)
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Our visit Edinburgh travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (best restaurants and street food), top museums and the city by day. We also cover off-the-beaten-path activities you won't find in a typical Edinburgh tourism brochure or Edinburgh, Scotland city tour.
20 Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland Top Attractions Travel Guide Video Transcript:
Our week in Edinburgh was action packed! We sampled gin and Scotch whisky, wandered down tiny closes, braved the crowds along the Royal Mile, ate our fill of haggis, and even visited a castle, a palace, and an abbey. So, if you’re looking for things to do in Edinburgh on your visit, this video guide will show you all of those attractions and then some!
Edinburgh Castle is hard to miss as it dominates the city’s skyline. The first thing you should know about the Castle is that it’s not just one single building, so once you’re inside there’s quite a bit to see and do; you can tour the Royal Palace, see the Crown Jewels, watch the firing of the one o’clock gun, step inside St. Margaret’s Chapel, visit the National War Museum and so much more, so give yourself plenty of time.
We also made time to visit the famed Royal Mile, which is the busiest street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. There’s quite a bit to see along here, so we first popped into the Royal Mile Market, which is set inside a former church, and from there we continued down the street, visiting little souvenir shops along the way. You’ll have no trouble finding a kilt here!
Another activity we really enjoyed was taking a food tour with Eat Walk Edinburgh. We got to try a lot of delicious bites and beverages along the way, and one of the highlights was visiting the Fugde House.
Another fun way to explore Edinburgh on foot is by wandering down the tiny closes. These small alleys were often named after a memorable occupant, and the Old Town is full of them.
And that’s it for our visit to Edinburgh, Scotland. We hope you enjoyed following our travels and that this video gave you a few ideas of things to do, foods to try, and places to visit around the city. As always, if you have any other suggestions of things to do in Edinburgh, feel free to share those with fellow travellers in the comments section below. Until next time!
This is part of our Travel in Scotland video series showcasing Scottish food, Scottish culture and Scottish cuisine.
Music in this video courtesy of Audio Network
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Love it when people shed some good light on our city.
Thank you! We loved visiting.
One of the best tourist attractions in the world .It's a unique place because you could find modernity meets ancient and medieval times.Love you Edinburgh.Thank You.
Thank you! So much to do in Edinburgh :)
No need to bring nicola sturgeon in to it . Always thought there was something fishy about sturgeon and salmon,,, d
You missed one of the most famous attractions, Arthur's Seat! Great hike and view of all the city! Probably the most popular place in Edinburgh after the castle. Also Rose St. where you have all the pubs and Princess St. for shopping!
We really wanted to do that but ran out of time :(
It's 'princes st' not 'princess st'
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Great video! We can’t wait to be three next week from the US 😉Thank you!
Your videos are the BEST!!
Thank you very much Linda!
@@samuelandaudrey you're welcome.
Im going next week and this was a great help for planning my trip
Most beautiful peace place.
Absolutely loved this video! I spent one month in Edinburgh and visited other regions of Scotland during the weekends!
What I would have also suggested Arthur's seat, Camera Obscura, the Edinburgh Dungeon, Mary king's close, Charlotte Street, Charle Street, Prince's Street, Portobello where there is a wonderful beach and also Leith, you shouldn't miss Victoria Street and you should also attend the Military tattoo , which is incredible! Another thing to do is to go near the 4 bridges, the view is amazing ! Casting my mind back, I would also mention the parliament of Edinburgh, located in front of Mary king's Close, the Museum of childhood.. For sure there is plenty of things to mention! Love Edinburgh !
Wow, thank you very much for those suggestions! It sounds like we could come back and make a part 2 video :)
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One of the better tourist presentations of Edinburgh that I've seen: short video sections of plenty of the main attractions and with no silly commentary along the way. Thank you!
Dave, Australia
Thank you very much Dave! We loved revisiting Edinburgh again :)
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos 😀👍
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Thank you so much for this! Your guide helped us a lot while planning our trip. We appreciate you both!
People who live there can really be proud of their city. I just visited it, it was great.
Yeah, we noticed that as well. I think they have a lot to be proud of. It is a beautiful city.
I went to Edinburgh last year, and i had the time of my life! I'm definitely going back there next year to do all the things i missed! 😁
Great to hear Nadine!
I just arrived in Edinburgh and look forward to using the ideas in your video as a starting point for my trip. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Hope you have a great trip!
Hi I'm new to this channel, but I think you two are both so friendly and warm and it's hard not to want to watch your videos. Keep the amazing work up!! (p.s. I live in the UK as well :))
Thank you very much! We really appreciate that. Where do you live in the UK?
Great video, very helpful. I'm visiting Edinburgh this afternoon!
Thank you very much! Oh, that is exciting! Hope you have a great time there.
I spend ages researching things to do in Edinburgh and then your video pretty much nails most of what I was looking for. Thank you xx
Thank you very much! I hope you have a great time in Edinburgh.
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I'm so happy and surprised guys!!!! I just got back from Croatia and your videos wre very helpful. Then, as a proud cordobés with serious food cravings, I binged all the ones about Argentinian food. Now I'm going to Edinburgh in two weeks and here you are, the first video that shows up. Thanks guys!!!!
Thank you very much! So great to hear about your travels!
Edinburgh really is a hell of a city. Although it gets quite crowded during festival season, I think everyone should visit the Fringe at least once in their lives. But then they should come back during the off-season too. Get a real feel of the city as it really is.
Love the nature places thank you
Thanks, Cynthia! There are some nice green spaces in the city.
Awesome video!! I’m heading to Edinburgh in October & will be using this as a guide. Thanks! 🙌
Thank you! That is exciting to hear.
Great video. Scotland is beautiful 🏴
Thank you! It sure is!
In two weeks I'll be visiting Scotland for the first time. This vid makes me looking forward to it even more!
That is really exciting to hear.
I always enjoy your travels. Thanks for giving me your insight on Edinburgh. We've been inspired enough by it to film several 4k walks for our channel. Thanks for showing us it's beauty and making such a pleasing film to watch. All the best to you.
never been to Edinburgh but we are going in couple of months and this video was great 👍
I love Edinburgh.. it's in my heart!❤
That's cool to hear!
I’ve never been to Scotland but it looks so cool
Looks so historic and awesome
Thanks Lethu! It is. Hope you can visit someday.
I love your excitement going in the Fudge House! Great video ☺
Warm, engaging & informative. Thank you for presenting the city I live in so well.
Thank you very much! Edinburgh is a great city :)
Really great video ,I really love to see Scotland & especially Edinburgh ! So rich in history and its architecture is just fantastic to see! Thanks really enjoy your channel very much!
Thank you Lynn! That is definitely a highlight of the city. It is also one of the most walk-able cities you can ever visit. It feels very accessible.
Thanks so much! I'll be there in September and am in the planning stage right now. It looks beautiful!
Thank you! That is really exciting and a great time of year to visit :)
Hi Samuel and Audrey, I watched your video 2 years ago to prepare for my own Edinburgh trip and found them really helpful. I just want to let you know that watching this video now, you guys have come a long way and the quality of the production has really improved! Keep up the good work guys and look forward to see more travel guides from you guys. =]
The next time you drop by Edinburgh, I recommend doing the canal walk at Leith. and there are also lots of nice restaurants and cafe in Leith. Was told by a local that it has one of the highest concentration of Michelin star restaurants in the world.
Thank you very much Berton! We really had fun revisiting again. Your suggestion sounds awesome! I hope we can return again soon.
Found this really helpful visiting Glasgow and Edinburgh next week and making a list of things to do while over ☺️
Lived {re: studied} there for 3 years (1971-74), and though this TH-cam video was mostly about eating & drinking things, it did show me several sites I never visited, {8~( , "inside" Holyrood Palace & the gardens, Scottish National Museum [egad, how embarrassing]. Have been back twice since, but after this, another trip should be on the books.
Great to hear Asher! Something new to discover with every new visit :)
Your travel videos are a pleasurable combination of sights, food and facts. The excitement on your faces looks like you made the biggest Halloween candy haul ever!I can’t wait to visit.
Thank you! That is so cool you'll be visiting soon. We miss Edinburgh!
I'm glad TH-cam suggested this video for me! That was very helpful. I hope to go to Scotland in 2021!
Glad it was helpful! Great to hear about your 2021 plans.
Hi Sam and Audrey. On a good day you can't beat the hike to the top of Arthur's seat, a 60 minute walk offering 360 degree views over Edinburgh and beyond. Sturdy pair of walking shoes recommended.
Great suggestion! I sure hope we can do that next time. We've been hiking a lot more in Argentina so I hope we'd be prepared ;)
Edinbourg is a wanderful town. Tx for guides.
Thank you! It certainly is.
Thank you! going tomorrow and this is very helpful :D
Thank you! Have a great trip :)
sooo helpful! Thank you!
Thank you! Hope you enjoy Edinburgh :)
Also even outside the festival season Edinburgh's an incredible city for theatre. I'd especially recommend the Traverse for some wonderfully unique shows.
Thank you! That sounds great.
I'm from england and have been to the highlands but not Edinburgh. Going again in august and it's a must 😊
That is great to hear! Edinburgh is a fantastic city.
loved the video! looks like you had a wonderful time! thanks for sharing :)!
Thank you! We sure did have a great time. It is a really cool city and very easy to explore on foot.
I love Edinburgh this video showed me what my city has to offer.
Thank you very much! Anything you think we missed?
Wonderful Edinburgh
Indeed! It sure is!
Thanks for the tour. I will be there in 10 days. Very useful info.
Thank you! Hope you have a great time in Edinburgh.
getting better every time!
Thank you very much!
Lovely dears.. Ultimate video.. Dining and loved the bgm - soundtrack...
Thank you very much! :)
Thanks for this! I was just there but this gave me a few more items to add to my list for next time :)
Thank you! That is great to hear.
I just love the way you share all the details and information.
I'm still learning .
I'm thinking to visit Edinburgh 🇬🇧🇬🇧💝💝
Thanks! Great to hear!
This brought back wonderful memories. I did my PhD at Edinburgh back in the 1980s.
Thank you! Hope you can revisit someday.
Great channel, nice hosts, keep up the good work!
Thank you very much!
Thanks for sharing my old home town. I was born and raised, just down from the Royal Mile.
I played in the Castle and spent hours in the Gardens. And King’s Park. Before it was changed when Elizabeth became Queen.
I live in Los Angeles now, and it’s quite a change, from ‘Auld Reekie’ as it was called then. Cleaned up nicely after they banned coal fireplaces.
Thanks again, really enjoyed your Vlog.
Thank you! Ah, the memories you must have. Do you get a chance to revisit from LA sometimes?
Hello, could you please suggest something for car rental in Edinburgh
I grew up in Edinburgh and this brought back sooo many memories!
That is really cool to hear. Do you have plans to return again for a visit?
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos Oh absolutely! My family is actually American, and we moved there when I was a few months old! We lived there while my father was studying at the University of Edinburgh, but we moved back to America when I was going into the third grade and my heart has been longing for Scotland since! I have a lot a distinct childhood memories of almost each place you visited and can’t wait to go back!
I’m lucky enough to live about 30-50 minutes away from Edinburgh it just depends on what part but my 100% favourite place in Edinburgh is the park u went to because it is so peaceful and beautiful! And there is so much Nature!
Oh that is really cool to hear! I think the city has so much to offer. You can find busy sections and fascinating architecture but it is also easy to escape into quieter neighborhoods and green spaces.
Will be there in 2 weeks. Thanks for the suggestions. :)
Have a great trip!
Thanks a lot!! Next week I'm going to Edinburgh and this video is really useful! :)
Thank you! Hope you have a great trip.
Just got back from Europe but missed out on Edinburgh... this time... Your video was a great reminder of why I need to make sure Edinburgh is on the itinerary next time! Thanks for the enticing tour!
THank you! Highly recommend visiting.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video
So nice of you
Probably my fav city in Europe out of Italy, my Country. Edinburgh is simply beautiful, enchanting and dramatic. Wonderful video guys! I have really appreciated it. Well done, complete and interesting. I travel with you each time! Greetings from Milan. Renata
Thank you very much! It really is a unique and special city. We'd love to return again soon.
I would say you made the best TRAVEL GUIDE VIDEO ever!!!! Very informative! I'm leaving to Edinburgh tomorrow, and i will go to places you recommend.
Keep making videos!!
Cheers!
Oh, thank you very much! That is really exciting to hear. I hope you have a great time in Edinburgh :)
Very beautiful and cool place to visit !!
Yes, thank you
Thanks for the good overview :) Currently planning my Trip to Edinburgh...
Thanks Great to hear Jochen! All the best!
I loved Edinburgh. I recommend climbing the small mountain Arthur's Seat--I did that and the smell of the flowers on the gorse bushes and the wind whipping around me from the summit as I looked down at the city--was just wonderful. And very easy to climb!
Thank you! Ah, wish we could have done that. A good reason for us to come back :)
Thanks for this! I picked up some of the places here for our first visit in Edinburgh :)
Thanks! That is awesome to hear :)
Thank you so much! I'm planning our Edinburgh trip and have been searching for weeks for things to do and your video has been THE BEST I've found yet. thank you!!!!!!!
Thank you! That is really cool to hear and wishing you a great trip to Edinburgh.
Food and wines must to try😁😁😁
Great to hear Cindy!
thanks for the awesome video guys! my partner and 2 daughters are heading to edinburgh in september! cant wait 😊
Thank you very much! Hope you have a wonderful family trip :)
We were there in 2018, amazing city!
That is great to hear.
We have such a beautiful country, filled with epic and inspirational history! Discovering all of it makes travelling wonderful!! - Highly recommend checking out the hidden garden on the Royal Mile for a future video. I loved filming my visit there
Where exactly is the hidden garden?
You do some great travel guides. Keep up the good work.
Glad you like them! Thank you.
What a wonderful video! I've often wondered what there was to do in Edinburgh and whether I would want to visit. I'm fascinated by Scottish history so I think it's a trip I would love to make. Thanks for the video.
Thank you Bill! We'd highly recommend visiting if you get a chance :)
Nicely done. Was born and raised in Edinburgh for 25 years, now live in canada with my Canadian wife and we go back every year. I would add a place called Sandy Bells pub - amazing live music. Its where is told my boss to go!!!
Thank you very much! Where do you live in Canada?
Just north of Newmarket, ON. You guys?
thank you! kind explanation can helps me.
Thank you! Hope you enjoy Edinburgh.
All of the Roman Sculpture in the museum and you find a cloned sheep the Apex. New Year's Eve and the Torch procession ends on Colton Hill AWESOME.
It is a phenomenal museum.
love it!
We love Edinburgh!
I love Scotland
Cool to hear!
excellent video. nice work.. awwww, home sweet home xx
Thanks! THat is cool you live there.
We visited Edinburgh last May for 12 days and we had an amazing time!! We visited Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament, Dynamic Earth, The Royal Yacht Britannia (we got to see a taping of the Antiques Roadshow while we we were touring The Royal Yacht Britannia!), we saw the art galleries and many more sights! We also saw Holyrood Palace, but through the gates because it was closed due to the Queen staying there at the time we were there. We stayed in the Greenside part of Edinburgh in the beautiful Cairn Hotel. We even had a visit in our hotel room from their resident cat, Pancetta. All the shops and restaurants were within walking distance. We had great meals at the Lantern Room, Guiliano's and Taste of Italy for a quick bite. We can't wait to go back and visit Edinburgh. I didn't know that you could go inside the Scott monument. We'll have to go inside it on our next visit to Edinburgh.
It sounds like you had an incredible trip! that is great you'll be revisiting again. I think the city has plenty to offer for a 2nd and 3rd time.
the edinburgh dungeons is really cool!
excellent ............thankyou
Thank you very much!
You 2 make the best travel videos!! I've watched others and they have not been nearly as informative, but still warm and fun as yours.. Whenever I am planning a trip somewhere, I check to see if you have a video of it 😀
Thank you very much! That is so kind of you to say. That really means a lot to us and we'll try to make more guides in the future.
Nice video! Bring me back to 2018 when i was there. Next time make sure to go to Mary King's Close. Was amazing.
That's the plan! Thanks!
Cracking good video. Watching your video made me homesick for Edinburgh, and Scotland as a whole. It is coming up on 2 years since I was in Scotland. Sadly, I live in the american Colony. I look forward to seeing more videos on Scotland.
Thank you! Hope you return home again soon for a visit.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I look forward to blending my own scotch. Ignore a few of those comments. 🤷♀️
Omg I remember I saw your video about visiting Alhambra and Granada just when I was visiting there too... and now I found this video when I’m traveling to Edinburgh too 😅 LOVE your videos! You guys are charming
Thank you very much Alice! Will you be visiting anywhere else in Scotland?
Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos.. well Just thinking to see the castle and see the town ... but if you have any recommendations of old medieval towns, churches , castles or anything, in Scotland I’d love to hear it. Or anything you think is worth to see. I love kind of hidden areas like ruins etc, preferably very old. ;)
Great video! Edinburgh is a beautiful city! I have been there twice :-) I also climbed Arthur's seat and went on and explored the Royal Britannia which is situated at Ocean Terminal :-)
I want to go there. i am from Germany .Do you really think ist worth it? In Januar...end january on my own...maybe 3 days or so.let me know.
@@jesusislove7289Its too cold in January! Go anytime between Easter and September!
me and my girlfriend are visiting edinburgh next month for the first time, really looking forward to it after watching this great video👍
Thank you very much! Hope you two have an awesome trip :)
Excellent tour!
Thank yoU!
Great vid.
Thank you!
Train ride from Cardiff , 5 hours then will work on your 20 things to do ... should be fun👍
Thanks for the tips!
Thanks David! Have a great trip! We also loved Cardiff :)
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Thank you!
Awesome Guide!
Thank you!
Thanks so much for an eye opening guide to my own city - it really puts in perspective from seeing it through a traveller's eyes. I hope some time down the line you make it back for the festival. Not only is there a lot of culture/art/comedy but there is a huge burst of street food during the month of August.
Thank you! Ah, we'd love to come visit during the festival season in summer. Can you find street food all over the city during that time or just specific areas?
All over the city centre - in some of the parks, in the squares and on the street. The Foodies festival usually takes place in August around that time too. Plus there are a lot of "pop-up" cafes and restaurants in some of vacant city buildings and in some public buildings (not normally used for food or entertainment!)
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Thank you
Thanks Anisa!
I like Edinburgh, Thanks!
Thanks!
What a great video! It just makes me sad that we only have 2 nights in Edinburgh, not nearly enough time. However, the previous 8 nights will be full of fun as well. Cannot wait for September!
Really great video. We're heading there next week and have been looking for some good ideas 💡. Yours has been the best video yet. We watched it twice.
Thank you very much! Hope you have a great time!
Lol at enjoying the Gold Brothers Tat Shops on the Mile.