Edinburgh travel guide
Clifftop castle, the Royal Mile and old-town closes in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh is Scotland's old capital, built around a castle on a crag with a medieval old town below. Travelers on TravBuddy plan around Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the National Museum of Scotland, with the underground Real Mary King's Close and Dishoom for dinner.
This Edinburgh guide ranks the spots travelers include most in real trips, so you can shape a walkable day-by-day plan.
- Best time
- May–September
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Edinburgh: quick questions
What are the top things to do in Edinburgh?+
Top experiences in Edinburgh include Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Royal Mile, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
What are some offbeat places to visit in Edinburgh?+
Beyond the usual spots, travellers in Edinburgh also visit The Real Mary King's Close, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions.
Where should you eat in Edinburgh?+
Popular places to eat in Edinburgh include Dishoom Edinburgh, Makars Mash Bar.
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Plan my Edinburgh tripFacts on this page are computed from 10 trips planned on TravBuddy and traveler ratings refreshed on 21 July 2026.