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Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission
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Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission

Book your Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission and sample a dram of whisky at a local distillery and explore the Highlands.

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Harry Potter Guided Tour with Visit to Edinburgh Castle
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Harry Potter Guided Tour with Visit to Edinburgh Castle

Join a 3-hour guided tour of Edinburgh looking for the places where J.K. Rowling found inspiration for the Harry Potter books and enter Edinburgh Castle.

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Self-guided Discovery Walk in Edinburgh - an obscure adventure
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Self-guided Discovery Walk in Edinburgh - an obscure adventure

Experience Edinburgh's mysterious atmosphere on this self-guided walk. Along the way, enjoy moments of discovery; explore, learn and have fun.

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Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh
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Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh

Book Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh now for the perfect introduction to Scotland's capital and its fascinating history.

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Ghosts and ghouls evening walking tour of Edinburgh
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Ghosts and ghouls evening walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this evening ghosts and ghouls walking tour to discover Edinburgh's haunted side and the Blair Street Underground Vaults before a dram of whisky.

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Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh
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Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh now to explore haunted caverns and discover the city's darker side in the safety of daylight.

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Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh
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Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh now to discover the gruesome underground vaults and the creepy old town.

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Private walking tour of South Queensferry
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Private walking tour of South Queensferry

Book this 1-hour private tour to discover South Queensferry with a local guide.

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Traditional Sardinian Tasting Menu in Edinburgh
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Traditional Sardinian Tasting Menu in Edinburgh

Indulge in 'Scotland meets Sardinian' cuisine at an intimate supper club in Edinburgh. Discover family-inspired dishes in a cozy home setting.

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Johnnie Walker whisky tour in Edinburgh with tasting and lunch
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Johnnie Walker whisky tour in Edinburgh with tasting and lunch

Visit Glenkinchie and Johnnie Walker Princes Street for a complete whisky experience. Enjoy several tutored tastings, lunch and learn everything about these flavors

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Private Edinburgh walking tour - See stunning landscapes and views with a local
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Private Edinburgh walking tour - See stunning landscapes and views with a local

Explore the highlands around Edinburgh or visit one of the many city parks during a personalized walking tour around Edinburgh

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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles small group Day Tour
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West Highlands, Lochs and Castles small group Day Tour

Book your tour of West highland lochs and castles. Discover the misty lochs and iconic ancient castles of Scotland in a day!

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Edinburgh literary pub tour
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Edinburgh literary pub tour

Join the intrepid duo Clart and the intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a witty dramatic romp through the courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town

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The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour
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The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour

Book this haunted Vaults tour of Edinburgh to visit its spooky underworld, hear about paranormal activity and maybe even experience some first-hand.

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Whisky and folklore in Edinburgh
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Whisky and folklore in Edinburgh

Book your Whisky and folklore tickets and get ready to sip on whisky as you hear folklore and history.

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Loch Lomond, the Highlands and Stirling Castle day trip
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Loch Lomond, the Highlands and Stirling Castle day trip

Get tickets for Loch Lomond, the Highlands and Stirling Castle bus tour. Spend an amazing time in Scotland on this day trip from Edinburgh.

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Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh
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Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh

Get your bus tour to Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland and spend a day immersed in the beauty and mystery of Scotland.

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The inside story

Edinburgh Castle has been the symbol of Scotland for several centuries and has seen countless wars, scandals, Kings and Queens, such as Queen Margaret and Mary Queen of Scots. It was built in medieval times as a fortress and has been expanded over the centuries to become the iconic monument we know today.

Jump into history and learn about the Scottish and English soldiers who fought over the fortress in the War of Independence, and how Thomas Randolph, nephew of Scottish King Robert the Bruce, was able to recapture it in 1314 in a daring night raid. Let your imagination take you to the famous Iron Age when ferocious warriors supposedly feasted at the Castle for a year before riding out to their deaths in battle.

Getting tickets and tours of the castle is easy, so you can explore every bit of this fascinating structure. Dating back to the 12th century, St Margaret's Chapel is the oldest part of the Castle. Then the impressive Great Hall was added by James IV in the early 16th century.

The Half Moon Battery was added in the 16th century and the Scottish National War Memorial just after the First World War. That's also where you can see the famous Crown Jewels of Scotland alongside the Stone of Destiny, a large piece of sandstone used for the coronation of Scottish and English kings alike. And the One O'Clock Gun.

If wars and battles are not your strong suit, don't worry, there's something that will definitely satisfy you. Take a step outside for a breathtaking view of Edinburgh from the terraces of the Castle. This fabulous panorama keeps on surprising every visitor, before they continue on to the castle’s tea rooms, for some tasty cakes and snacks

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Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, Regno Unito Edinburgh