Learn about the Old Town’s shady characters, devious underbelly, and secret underground during these ghost tours in Edinburgh. The following suggestions reveal a darker side to the city, shining an alternative light on popular attractions and guiding you on foot or wheels through Auld Reekie’s twisted history. Visiting during the spooky season? Don’t miss our […]
Category Archives: Activities
Things to do in Edinburgh for locals and visitors. Detailing activities from museums to music gigs, date nights to day tours.
Want to escape the city while someone else does the driving? This guide to day trips from Edinburgh by bus takes you to the countryside, historical sites, the seaside and to lively cities. Why travel by bus? Buses from Edinburgh tend to be more affordable than trains, Edinburgh Bus Station is very central, so easily […]
Sit back and relax as a local expert guides you on the following day tours from Edinburgh. Reach rural and remote parts of Scotland featuring iconic landmarks such as castles, lochs, and mountains while learning more about history, culture, food, and drink without navigating public transport or maps! Whether you prefer a private, small group, […]
Discover more about Scotland’s water of life by booking one of the following whisky tours from Edinburgh. Set off from the Old Town on a journey along winding roads, through lush landscapes, visit working distilleries, and sample some drams while an expert guide reveals why scotch has such a hold on the Scots and its […]
Calling all culinary explorers! Learn about Scotland’s history and local cuisine during the following food tours in Edinburgh. Featuring traditional staples, unique offerings, and a dram or two. Hosted by professional foodies who are in the know when it comes to the capital’s culinary scene! You may also find our guides to whisky experiences or […]
Discover the stories and social enterprises behind the city’s Old Town, poop yer pants during a poltergeist hunt in a graveyard, and bring the magical Harry Potter books to life with trained wizards. Run by experts in their field, Edinburgh walking tours include everything from facts about the city’s most popular attractions to photography in […]
Immerse yourself in educational yet entertaining whisky tours in Edinburgh that teach visitors about the scotch production process, from malting and fermentation to distillation and ageing. Use all five senses, taking in flavours, aromas, and textures that bring Scotland’s water of life alive during the following distilleries, fun experiences, and whisky-tasting sessions! Note: In Scotland, […]
Seeking out Edinburgh’s hidden gems? If you’ve done the castle, hiked up Arthur’s Seat and spent a pretty penny drinking in the Grassmarket and feel it’s time to consider the unusual things to do in Edinburgh to kill boredom, impress friends or gift to a loved one, keep reading! From lesser-known locations to unique tours, […]
Planning a hen party in Edinburgh for your best girl? Let us help you! Our guide to hen doos in Edinburgh reveals the best things to do during the day for groups and where to party at night. As with most cities in the UK, it is sometimes a struggle for groups to get into […]
Let the games be-gin! While whisky is still the tourist tipple of choice, there has been a distillation explosion in Scotland, which visitors can learn about during the following Edinburgh gin tours featuring distilleries, masterclasses, make-your-own, and a City Centre gin bar crawl! You may also like our guide to whisky tours in the city […]