What to do in Edinburgh

Activities, attractions and tours
Calton Hill featuring skyline, heritage architecture and a sunset

Edinburgh Tourist Attractions & Activities

You’re keen to chart a course in a new direction. Always up for expanding your horizons and imaginative ways to get your kicks, you’re eager to check out a new locale from top to bottom. Next stop: Edinburgh! It’s not hard to fill your time, because Expedia Australia makes it simple to book lots of things to do. Reserve your activities today, and all you'll have left to do is count the days until your escape and start daydreaming.

  • The things to do in Edinburgh are not only perfect for you, but they won’t cost an arm and a leg. We have 472 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$5. Get your favourite day trip on Expedia Australia at an ideal value, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or upscale dinner while you’re travelling.
  • Edinburgh is a favourite among inquisitive minds similar to you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and manyare already planning to return. The most booked things to do can earn the enthusiasm of even well-versed explorers, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our collection includes an impressive array of entertainment and excitement. With unequalled ways to see the best this area has to offer like a 3-Day Lake District Tour to unique ways to explore the best this area has to give like a Small-Group Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders Full-Day Tour, there is an abundance of possibilities at your fingertips when you peruse the best tours and excursions here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the perfect way to organise your trip. You'll want an expert itinerary to fully explore Edinburgh, particularly when you want to schedule in plenty of food and entertainment. And we know you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're excited to get out and have an adventure. You look forward to checking off the best activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book professional regional tours on Expedia Australia, and there will be no need to worry about looking at a map.


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Old Town showing heritage elements and street scenes

Old Town Edinburgh

4.5/5(164 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Edinburgh Castle to Royal Mile – discover Old Town Edinburgh, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old Town Edinburgh
Calton Hill which includes general coastal views, a city and skyline

Edinburgh City Centre

If you're spending time in Edinburgh City Centre, check out sights like Edinburgh Castle or Princes Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at St Andrew Square Tram Stop or Princes Street Tram Stop.

Edinburgh City Centre
Royal Yacht Britannia featuring interior views and boating

Leith

Known for its abundant dining options and seaside views, there's plenty to explore in Leith. Top attractions like Leith Links and Edinburgh Port are major draws, and you can catch the metro at The Shore Tram Stop or Port of Leith Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Leith
Edinburgh which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

New Town

4.5/5(120 area reviews)

Travellers love New Town for its popular shops, and you can see more of Edinburgh by jumping on the metro at Princes Street Tram Stop or St Andrew Square Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Princes Street and Assembly Rooms.

New Town
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Haymarket

5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Haymarket for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Princes Street and FountainPark. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Haymarket Tram Station.

Haymarket
National Library of Scotland featuring signage and interior views

Southside

If you're spending some time in Southside, Festival Theatre and The Meadows are top sights worth seeing.

Southside

Day trip destinations from Edinburgh