Edinburgh Walking Tour

Ian G Black - (iangblack)
Itinerary created by
Ian G Black
What you’ll do

Here are my top tips for things to see and do on in Edinburgh for up to 3 days in the city. Suggestions only and you'll almost certianly want to come back to Edinburgh to do more!

1

Calton Hill
Calton Hill
Enjoy epic 360 degrees views of the city
Category
Sightseeing

542 m (0.3 mi)

3 min

2

Scott Monument
Scott Monument
Climb the 287 steps of the Scott Monument
Category
Sightseeing
Est. Price
$

1.1 km (0.7 mi)

5 min

3

Waverley Bridge
Waverley Bridge
Bridge connecting Old and New Towns
Category
Photospot

931 m (0.6 mi)

5 min

4

Cockburn Street
Cockburn Street
Charming historic street with shops
Category
Sightseeing

23 m (0 mi)

5

The Wall Coffee & Design House
The Wall Coffee & Design House
Charming cafe
Category
Café

827 m (0.5 mi)

3 min

6

Royal Mile
Royal Mile
Historic and vibrant street
Category
Sightseeing

759 m (0.5 mi)

5 min

7

Advocates Close
Advocates Close
Historic Edinburgh alley
Category
Sightseeing

12 m (0 mi)

8

St Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral
Historic Scottish church
Category
Culture

239 m (0.1 mi)

1 min

9

The Writers' Museum
The Writers' Museum
Scottish writers museum
Category
Museum

230 m (0.1 mi)

1 min

10

Ramsay Garden
Ramsay Garden
Charming red and white apartments
Category
Photospot

570 m (0.4 mi)

3 min

11

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Rooftop
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Rooftop
Photogenic old town from above
Category
Photospot

343 m (0.2 mi)

2 min

12

Victoria Street
Victoria Street
Edinburgh's most photographed street!
Category
Sightseeing

725 m (0.5 mi)

2 min

13

Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh
Greyfriars Kirkyard Edinburgh
Historic graveyard
Category
Sightseeing

1.3 km (0.8 mi)

5 min

14

The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
Hidden viewpoint with castle view
Category
Photospot

743 m (0.5 mi)

2 min

15

Mary's Milk Bar
Mary's Milk Bar
Homemade gelato and chocolate
Category
Café

170 m (0.1 mi)

16

Armchair Books
Armchair Books
My favourite little bookstore
Category
Shop

2.1 km (1.3 mi)

8 min

17

Choose the option that fits you the best

Malmaison Edinburgh City
Malmaison Edinburgh City
Luxury hotel in Edinburgh
Category
Hotel
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Luxury apartment accommodation
Category
Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Luxurious stay
Category
Hotel

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