Edinburgh, Scotland: 12 Top Things to Do and See

Planning a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland? Discover our curated 4-day itinerary packed with top attractions you can't miss. From exploring Edinburgh Old Town and its iconic castle on an extinct volcano to strolling the historic Royal Mile and hiking Arthur's Seat, there's something for everyone. Don't forget to visit the real-life Diagon Alley on Victoria Street! Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning, use our itinerary to maximize your time in this historic city.

Top Things To Do in Edinburgh:
✅ Admire the Scott Monument
1️⃣0️⃣ Walk the Royal Mile
9️⃣Take respite at St. Giles' Cathedral
8️⃣ Walk down Victoria Street- The Real Diagon Alley
✅Princes Street Gardens
7️⃣National Museum of Scotland-
6️⃣Visit Greyfriars Bobby
5️⃣Greyfriars Kirkyard
4️⃣ Calton Hill
3️⃣ Day trip from Edinburgh
1️⃣Hike Arthur's Seat and enjoy the panoramic views

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:22 Scott Monument
1:38 Princes Street Garden
1:56 Edinburgh Castle
2:59 Walk The Royal Mile
3:52 Tron Kirk
4:10 St Giles' Cathedral
5:19 Scotch Whisky Tasting
6:20 Go Shopping on Victoria Street
8:17 Get Historical at the National Museum of Scotland
9:02 Greyfriars Bobby
9:32 Greyfriars Kirkyard
11:24 Enjoy the View from Calton Hill
12:06 Day Trip w/Rabbies
13:19 Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
15:11 Hike to the Summit of Arthur's Seat
16:26 Outro

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[dianehogg]

Edinburgh born & bred I think you did quite well highlighting my beautiful city. Just like to say we also have a beach in nearby Portobello & you can also take a visit to Royal yacht Brittania at ocean terminal the beloved yacht of our late Queen Elizabeth 11 used on many occasions for various state visits & royal honeymoon for our now king Charles 111 & sadly missed princess Diana Princess of Wales

[hikingwithjackieboy]

Awesome video, Nick. Edinburgh is beautiful. This video made me feel like I was there. Thank you for sharing.

[oddjock]

Super video! I would throw a few other things into the mix:
picturesque Dean Village and a stroll along the Water of Leith to Stockbridge and the nearby Royal Botanic Gardens;
jump on a tram to Leith and explore the Shore area, including the Royal Yacht Britannia.

[williamstamper]

When I went to Scotland Sept 26- Oct 8 2023, the first thing was the Nat'l dish at Con Doyle Pub of course Edinburgh, Scotland the first stop of tour of Scotland, my dream came through, thanks for this re-experience.

[MrSTravelQuest]

Where would go if you only had 1 day in Edinburgh?

[rontrey]

Love you Bro!! Looking forward to my trip to Scotland in June,

[SherSharesTravel]

Love it! I’m bummed we didn’t get to go to Calton Hill while there. But I did get to enjoy a lot of these amazing highlights. The ghost tour was awesome.😂Edinburgh is definitely my favorite city now! Oh yes and Doune Castle! 👏 Can’t wait for your separate video on it:)

[MrCherryJuice]

Ah, but you totlally missed the New Town and all that it entails. The Royal Mile is only a small part of the Edinburgh experience. True, it is unmissalbe, but so is the stroll along the Water of Leith from the Gallery of Modern Art to Dean Village, then further on to Stockbridge, then to the Stockbridge Colonies and the Royal Botanic Garden. Stockbridge is a great village for eats and shopping, with St. Stephen Street, Circus Lane and Saxe Coburg Place amongst the many sights off the main street.
Hopefully next time you will get to places that other Edinburgh videos (typically) don't reach.
Cheers!

[andrewmorton]

It's not Calton's Hill, it's Calton Hill. It's not St Giles Cathedral, it's the High Kirk of St Giles, the Church of Scotland doesn't have Bishops or Cathedrals. Important to get details right. Do NOT touch Bobby's nose, it's not a tradition and locals hate it when you do it. All the stuff about hauntings, ghosts and poltergeists in Greyfriars kirkyard is nonsense, the inventions of tour guides.