Things to do in Edinburgh (GB)

Edinburgh Castle is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Last entry 4pm. Tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over the summer months. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. A mighty fortress, the defender of the nation and a world-famous visitor attraction that has dominated the skyline for centuries. The castle's powerful stone walls have endured many sieges and its sumptuous apartments were an important residence of Scottish kings and queens.

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Edinburgh's oldest visitor attraction, located at the top of the Royal Mile. Five floors of fascinating, hands-on, interactive exhibits. Where 21st Century tech meets classic illusions and historic science. It's a great day out for all ages. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is the only place where you can discover the whole of Edinburgh without leaving the room.

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Ocean Terminal is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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The Real Mary King's Close is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

The Real Mary King's Close is a sell-out attraction. We strongly recommend pre-booking online before you visit. For hundreds of years, the true story of Mary King's Close has remained untold – until now! A unique and historical 5-star visitor attraction, The Real Mary King’s Close is situated just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Deep beneath the streets of the Scottish capital lies a warren of hidden closes and rooms that have remained frozen in time since the 17th century.

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Waverley Market is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Shop, drink & dine in the heart of Edinburgh at Waverley Market.

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St Giles' Cathedral is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

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