With this Hop-on Hop-off tour, you get the opportunity to discover the iconic landmarks of the Scottish Capital. Edinburgh has lots of cultural attractions. Admire the wonders in museums, artworks in galleries and stroll around the grounds of Holyrood Palace, and visit a local market. Learn more about the popular attractions in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle: Perched on the hill, Edinburgh Castle is a popular landmark and the most visited tourist attraction. The highlights of Edinburgh Castle include O’clock Salute, the Scottish National War Memorial, an amazing collection of Crown Jewels, and the National War Museum. Stone of Destiny is another impressive feature. Visit the lush green castle grounds and feel the unique vibes.
The Royal Mile: Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse are linked by the street popularly known as the Royal Mile. The street has an array of churches, majestic townhouses, and historic attractions. You can stroll to the restaurants, museums, cafes, and shops. Castle Hill, the top end of the Royal Mile has many popular attractions like the Camera Obscura, Outlook Tower, and the Tolbooth.
Leith & The Royal Yacht Britannia: Leith is a lively area and a hub of eateries and drinking spots. This area has its distinct character with cultural and creative diversity. Leith boasts of many top restaurants with the finest chefs in Scotland. Feel the exciting vibes with an eclectic mix of cultures and people. Leith is popular as it is home to Royal Yacht Britannia, a majestic royal residence alongside Ocean Terminal Shopping Center.
Leith has changed a lot in the last few years and at present, it is the coolest neighborhood where you can enjoy the best eating experience and art scene. You can find many Michelin star restaurants in Leith. There are many points of interest around Leith that you can visit.
The Palace of Holyrood: Popularly known as Holyrood Palace this is an official residence of the Queen. It has a prominent place in Scottish history. The Great Gallery showcases portraits of Scottish kings.
Dynamic Earth: Witness Dynamic Earth located at the foot of Salisbury Crags. Take a journey through time to know Planet Earth. There is nothing like Dynamic Earth on this planet so you must visit this place when in Edinburgh. Get to experience the natural forces that have shaped the planet. Go on a 4D adventure and time and space journey. Deep Time Machine travels you back to the beginning of time and the big bang. Spaceship allows you to travel in the universe. Witness stars explosion in the galaxy.
SHOUT Edinburgh: In the center of Edinburgh city is the SHOUT which narrates the story of Scottish Music through instruments and digital experience. Start your journey by knowing the history of Scottish Music and explore folk music, pop, disco, and all in between. Enjoy singing and dancing as you like.
Stockbridge: Stockbridge, the impressive suburb of Edinburgh was earlier a village located far from the city. The ancient architecture, cobbled streets, restaurants, bars, and shops attract visitors and locals alike.Feel the bohemian vibes in Stockbridge which attracts musicians, writers, and other artists. Visit the variety of shops where you can see unique jewelry. You can also find art galleries with lots of artwork and masterpieces. Sunday mornings are more happening as you can see varieties of natural products that are directly harvested from the local fields.
