Old Town Edinburgh Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Edinburgh Castle
Find out about the history of Edinburgh Castle, a well-known monument in Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
Royal Mile
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Royal Mile, a favourite shopping spot in Edinburgh. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Grassmarket
During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
St. Giles' Cathedral
Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at St. Giles' Cathedral. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.
National Museum of Scotland
You can study the exhibits at National Museum of Scotland, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Scotch Whisky Experience
Rich with history, Scotch Whisky Experience is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Edinburgh. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Centre
If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.
Southside
If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and Royal Commonwealth Pool are top sights worth seeing.
New Town
Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.
Tollcross
Tollcross is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Usher Hall and The Meadows while in the area.
Marchmont
Visitors to Marchmont enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, The Meadows is worth a stop.
Stockbridge
Historical sites, museums and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Stockbridge. Make a stop by St Bernard's Well or Inverleith Park while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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- Royal Mile
- St. Giles' Cathedral
- Military Tattoo Theatre
- National Museum of Scotland
- The Hub
- Scottish National Gallery
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- Victoria Street
- Scottish Parliament
- Waterloo Place
- Greyfriar's Bobby
- Parliament House
- John Knox House
- Museum of Edinburgh
- MacEwan Hall
- Museum on the Mound
- Castlehill
- City Chambers
- Canongate Kirk
- Canongate Tolbooth
- Gladstone's Land
- Old College
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