Calton Hill

Explore Edinburgh at your own pace with an award-winning hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour. Enjoy the onboard commentary that describes the history behind the city. Stop at locations like St Andrew Square, Johnstone Terrace, the Royal Mile. See sights like Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket. Board the bus and begin your city adventure. Compare Edinburgh's Old Town, where families lived in cramped conditions and rubbish was thrown out of the windows, to the elegant Georgian New Town, with its 3 main streets and square at either end. Hear about the hangings that took place in the Grassmarket as you marvel at the impenetrable Castle Rock above you, and hear about historic attempts to capture Edinburgh Castle. Drive along the Royal Mile, which joins Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Use the 24-hour ticket to hop on and off as you please. With great visitor attractions, museums, galleries, and restaurants to suit every taste and budget, Edinburgh's got it all! Tour Stops: 1. Waterloo Place 2. St. Andrew Square 3. Lothian Road 4. Grassmarket 5. Chalmers Street 6. Johnston Terrace 7. Lawnmarket 8. National Museum of Scotland 9. High Street 10. Canongate 11. Holyrood 12. Our Dynamic Earth 13. Abbeyhill Crescent 14. Regent Road

Begin your walking tour at nightfall with your charismatic Italian guide in one of the most haunted places in the city. Throughout the captivating 2-hour tour, listen as your guide narrates chilling chapters from Edinburgh's eerie history, sharing terrible tales of witches, notorious serial killers, and restless ghosts. You'll visit the famous Calton cemetery, where echoes of the past linger among the gravestones. As you cross the city center, the ambiance grows more intense, leading you to breathtaking views from Calton Hill. Learn about Edinburgh's dark and troubled past, filled with bloody wars, frightful murders, and malicious witch hunts that continue to haunt the city's rich tapestry of stories.

Begin your 2-hour evening walking tour with your Spanish-speaking guide in one of the most haunted places in Edinburgh. Listen as your guide tells you about Edinburgh's chilling history and be ready to hear terrible tales of witches, serial killers and ghosts. Visit one of Edinburgh's famous cemeteries and see the tombs of influential personalities such as the philosopher David Hume. Cross the city center and enjoy views from Calton Hill. Walk through the dark closes of the old town, where the most paranormal activity in Europe is experienced. Hear about Edinburgh's dark and troubled past filled with bloody wars, frightful murders and malicious witch hunts.

As the capital of Scotland and a historic setting for the United Kingdom, the city of Edinburgh is complex and fascinating. What are its different neighborhoods? What was here before the emergence of a small town that would become a European metropolis? Is Scotland a country, a nation, or a region? How was Great Britain formed? Where are the seats of power in Edinburgh? The tour begins with a magnificent view of Calton Hill, which will give us a geographical and historical perspective on Edinburgh. We will then explore the old town, ending at Edinburgh Castle. This tour will also give you lots of information about the Scottish way of life, the political system, how buses and trains work, pubs, and more.

Embark on exploration of Edinburgh, delving into the city’s majestic landmarks and hidden gems. Download a handy audio guide to your smartphone and admire sites like the John Knox House, St Giles' Cathedral, and Edinburgh Castle at your own pace. Begin your journey atop Calton Hill, with its unparalleled views, before strolling down to the historic Royal Mile, linking Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Pass the John Knox House and hear about the intriguing story of one of Scotland's most notable historical figures. Admire the sight of St Giles' Cathedral, with its stunning Gothic architecture, which stands as a testament to Scotland's religious history. Admire the views of Edinburgh Castle, the imposing fortress on Castle Rock which is an iconic symbol of Edinburgh. Learn about its fascinating history and importance to the city. Continue through Grassmarket Square, once the site of public executions and now a lively area known for its pubs, shops, and cafes. Finally, visit the Greyfriars Kirkyard to learn about a peaceful yet poignant part of Edinburgh's history.

Make Edinburgh more accessible by exploring the city with a local on a private, customizable walking tour. Learn about Edinburgh, its landmarks, and local life as you wander around the city's streets with your guide. Choose from 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8-hour tour options to suit your needs. Enjoy a private tour for just you and your group, and gain a deeper insight into Edinburgh life than would be possible alone. Be contacted by your guide before your tour so they have a feel for your interests and tastes, ensuring you only visit the places you are interested in. Then, see Edinburgh through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems on your guided walking tour.

Looking for a change of scenery from Edinburgh’s Old Town, then this could be the walk for you. Experience Edinburgh’s finest views and historic sites by walking up Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat with a local expert. You will see the city from above and be taken on the most picturesque routes rather than the standard tourist routes. Calton Hill and Arthur’s Seat are two iconic hills in the middle of Edinburgh that provide panoramic views across the entire city and surrounding countryside. We’ll start off visiting Calton Hill with its selection of historic landmarks. We will make sure to stop off at the unmissable photo spots on the hill. We’ll then make our way past a range of other sites before reaching the Scottish Parliament and Holyrood Palace. The climb will then begin to the summit of Arthur’s Seat (251m/823ft). A more locally known path will be used that is far more picturesque than the main tourist path. This means that our route will be more peaceful for nearly the entire ascent. A well-deserved rest will be provided at the summit. The descent route will take in some further sites and wildlife around other peaceful parts of Holyrood Park at Dunsapie Loch and St Margaret’s Loch. The total climb for the walk is 232m/761ft covering a distance of 5 miles, therefore a moderate level of fitness is required to complete this walk. The walk will be at a relaxed pace and include plenty of stops to admire the views, architecture, and historic sites.

The tour provider will organize the locations for your photo shoot based on your own unique requirements, whether it be a family getaway, a romantic trip or a livelier one with friends.  Once the details are organized, you will receive confirmation of all the information you need, leaving you to simply meet the photographer on location in Edinburgh and let them work their magic, capturing your travels in a contemporary and candid style of photography. Your highly experienced Edinburgh vacation photographers are handpicked local experts, who will share their knowledge of the city with you like an old friend. When your photo tour has finished, you will receive a link to your own personal online gallery within 5 working days, containing your professionally edited images. Create mementoes that will last a lifetime, and look back over your travels with fond memories.

Uncover the unique character of Edinburgh on a fantastic overnight trip from London. Visit historic castles and palaces, roam the higgledy-piggledy medieval streets of the Old Town, or admire the Georgian splendor of the New Town. Welcome to Edinburgh, fondly known as Auld Reekie, which means 'Old Smokey' in Scots. The Scottish capital is one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe. A sense of history is around every corner and under your feet of this beautiful city. Underground vaults and hidden passageways, relics of construction from a bygone era, are located in and around its historic town center, known as 'Old Town'. Visitors and locals pack the narrow cobbled alleyways of Old Town, the medieval heart of Edinburgh filled with centuries-old buildings. Explore the traditional pubs, charming stores, and casual eateries that line the 'Royal Mile', a historic street cutting through the middle of Old Town, and visit St Giles' Cathedral, the 900-year old religious focal point of the city. Climb Calton Hill for sweeping panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline and beyond, or visit the mighty Edinburgh Castle, a 1,100-year-old fortress built on Castle Rock, a long-extinct volcano. Explore the long, bloody history of the castle, from its time as a military fortress, royal residence, and prison of war. Walk in the footsteps of famous Scottish kings and queens as you ascend castle hill, and see the Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone. For centuries, this sacred object has been used in the coronation of Scottish, and later British, monarchs. With so many nooks and crannies to explore in this fantastic city, why not extend your stay and add an additional night to your trip?

Turning City Streets into Adventure Playgrounds! Explore the historic city of Edinburgh as your team unlocks a hidden trail through the New Town area of the city finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app. See the area's highlights, explore its hidden gems, and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way. Your puzzle-filled adventure will take you on a journey back in time to an age of elegance but with an updated modern twist. Begin with far reaching views across the city from Calton Hill then wind through the Georgian streets and beautiful Princes Street Gardens ending at the iconic St Andrews Square. Along the way, discover all that makes Edinburgh New Town the ‘Athens of the North’. As the Quest is self guided you can: * Start your Quest whenever you want, get instant access with nothing to print off from home * Go as fast as you want and try to top the leaderboard, or go at your own pace, stopping for rest breaks along the way. * Private experience with no groups to follow. Add up to 5 players for one price. So put down the whisky, lace up your boots and get ready to explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your New Town Quest. This is an ideal outdoor activity for couples, families, groups of friends, and can be the perfect team building activity. Will you conquer the Quest? (Looking to explore Edinburgh Royal Mile instead? Please see our other listing)