Best Places to Visit in Edinburgh
Whether you're visiting Edinburgh for the first time or discovering something new, these are the 16 places worth your time, from iconic landmarks to hidden corners that most visitors walk right past. With Questo's self-guided walking tours, you can explore many of them with GPS-guided clues and puzzles.
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Discover Edinburgh's best places with a self-guided walking tour. Follow GPS-guided clues, solve puzzles at landmarks, and uncover stories most visitors miss — all at your own pace.
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Explore the top landmarks, attractions, and hidden gems in Edinburgh
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
The Greyfriars Bobby statue is one of Edinburgh's most photographed landmarks, a small bronze Skye Terrier sitting atop a drinking fountain…
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle sits on top of Castle Rock, an extinct volcanic plug that has been fortified for over 1,000 years. It is Scotland's…
St. Giles' Cathedral
St Giles' Cathedral stands on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town and has been a place of worship for over 900 years. It is…
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Writers' Museum
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
St Giles' Cathedral
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
St. Andrew Square
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh New Town Church
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
New Town Theatre
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
St. Andrew Square
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Sundial Garden
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Saint Stephen's Comely Bank Church
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Stockbridge Market Arch
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Museum on the Mound
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle sits on top of Castle Rock, an extinct volcanic plug that has been fortified for over 1,000 years. It is Scotland's…
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
The Greyfriars Bobby statue is one of Edinburgh's most photographed landmarks, a small bronze Skye Terrier sitting atop a drinking fountain…