Things to do in Edinburgh (GB)

Crowd levels and popular times for Edinburgh : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Edinburgh Castle (Historical)
Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NG United Kingdom
4.6

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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Ocean Terminal (Shopping center)
74 Ocean Dr Leith Edinburgh EH6 6JJ United Kingdom
4.0

Ocean Terminal is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Standing Order - JD Wetherspoon (Beer)
62-66 George St Edinburgh EH2 2LR United Kingdom
4.2

The Standing Order - JD Wetherspoon is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 2 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The pub is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers free refills (all day every day) on tea and Lavazza coffee. For lunch and dinner, there are lighter bites, with deli deal options and vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas. Wetherspoon has championed a wide range of drinks, including real ales, craft beers, gins and soft drinks. Table service is available via the Wetherspoon app, using our unlimited free Wi-Fi. This pub has step-free access.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Waverley Market (Shopping center)
3/48 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ United Kingdom
4.0

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.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

St Giles' Cathedral (Church)
High St Edinburgh EH1 1RE United Kingdom
4.6

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

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Scotch Whisky Experience (Tourist destination)
354 Castlehill Edinburgh EH1 2NE United Kingdom
4.6

The Scotch Whisky Experience is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Online booking is available and is recommended.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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