Discover the best things to do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets

Sumatran tiger walking through foliage at Edinburgh Zoo.

Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

£27.25

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 596 ratings.From £27.25

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

£25

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3297 ratings.From £25

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days

Eurail train traveling through scenic European countryside with lake and forest.

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 712 ratings.From €283

Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior with central fountain, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5219 ratings.From £22

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

£13.12

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 558 ratings.From £13.12

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic buildings on a city street.

£26

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 544 ratings.From £26

Underground passage in Niddry Street vaults, Edinburgh, with stone walls and arched ceilings.

Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings.From £19.44

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Red double-decker bus on Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour near historic stone building.

£20

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 797 ratings.From £20

Interrail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days

Interrail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 462 ratings.From €283

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 ratings.From £33.15

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings

Group enjoying whisky tasting session at Scotch Whisky Experience.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings.From £23.75

Tour group inside Palace of Holyroodhouse, viewing historic paintings with a guide.

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments

£71

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From £71

Why head out with Headout

Curated, not crowded

We bring you experiences worth your time, not hundreds of options to sort through.

Book anytime

Plan ahead or book the night before. There's always a slot when you need one.

Best price, always

We shop around so you don't have to. The best price is right here.

Our guarantee

Every experience is vetted for quality. If something falls short, we fix it.

Top things to do in Edinburgh

from £11

from £55

Edinburgh Ghost Tours

from £19

Edinburgh Whisky

from £23.75

Edinburgh Castle

from £33.15

from £13.12

from £15

Edinburgh Airport Transfers

from £25

Alnwick Castle

from £112

from £10.50

Edinburgh, your way

Ancient Mayan artifacts in a museum exhibit, ideal for history buffs.

Edinburgh Tours

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£26

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 544 ratings.From £26

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 ratings.From £33.15

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments

£20

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 797 ratings.From £20

£71

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From £71

Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings.From £19.44

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings.From £23.75

Person sitting on rocks overlooking the Highlands landscape near Loch Ness on an Edinburgh day trip.

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

£57.80

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 336 ratings.From £57.80

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near modern architecture.

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings.From £22

Day Trips From Edinburgh

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

£57.80

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 336 ratings.From £57.80

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip

Steam train crossing Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with lush green hills in the background.

Day Trips

£57

From Edinburgh: Glenfinnan, Glencoe & Fort William Day Trip. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 234 ratings.From £57

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise

Aerial view of Fort Augustus with Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness in Scotland.

£98.25

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Small-Group Day Trip with Loch Ness Cruise. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £98.25

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip

Hikers on a trail overlooking Loch Lomond, Scotland.

Day Trips

£57

From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Day Trip. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 209 ratings.From £57

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip

Female hiker walking on a bridge in Glencoe, Scotland, with mountains in the background.

£55

From Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings.From £55

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip with 1-Hour Cruise

Urquhart Castle ruins overlooking Loch Ness at sunset, Scotland.

£98.25

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip with 1-Hour Cruise. Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 ratings.From £98.25

From Edinburgh: Jacobite Steam Train Ride & the Scottish Highlands Full-Day Tour

Steam train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland with lush green hills in the background.

£198

From Edinburgh: Jacobite Steam Train Ride & the Scottish Highlands Full-Day Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £198

From Edinburgh: Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle Full-Day Tour with Entry

Alnwick Castle

£112

From Edinburgh: Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle Full-Day Tour with Entry. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £112

Guided Tours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 ratings.From £33.15

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments

£71

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets & Private Guided Tour of Queen Elizabeth II Private Apartments. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From £71

Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings.From £19.44

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings

The Scotch Whisky Experience Tours & Tastings. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 112 ratings.From £23.75

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip

£57.80

From Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands Day Trip. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 336 ratings.From £57.80

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Tourists with a guide at the entrance of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.

£58

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle . Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From £58

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

Underground stone corridor with ghostly figure on a famous ghost tour.

Edinburgh Ghost Tours

£19

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings.From £19

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

Underground stone corridor with green lighting on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.

from £23.40

£21.06

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings.From £21.06

Walking Tours in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 ratings.From £33.15

Underground Vaults Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 ratings.From £19.44

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

£58

Harry Potter Walking Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle . Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings.From £58

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour

Edinburgh Ghost Tours

£19

Edinburgh Underground Ghost Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings.From £19

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

from £23.40

£21.06

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings.From £21.06

Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

Guide explaining historical site to guests on the Terror Tour in Edinburgh.

from £23.40

£21.06

Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From £21.06

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Group enjoying a guided Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh.

£15

Edinburgh Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings.From £15

Combo (Save 17%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience

Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock with lush greenery and a red HOHO sightseeing bus in Scotland.

Combo (Save 17%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 831 ratings.From £48.90

Edinburgh Attractions

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets

Edinburgh Zoo Tickets

£27.25

Edinburgh Zoo Entrance Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 596 ratings.From £27.25

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5219 ratings.From £22

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

£25

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3297 ratings.From £25

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

£13.12

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 558 ratings.From £13.12

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 ratings.From £33.15

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus near historic buildings and Royal Yacht Britannia docked.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 951 ratings.From £42.75

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Admission Ticket

Severed head illusion at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh exhibit.

Camera Obscura Edinburgh Tickets

£24.95

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Admission Ticket. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings.From £24.95

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Tour group at Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia docked in Edinburgh.

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5331 ratings.From £44.65

Hop-on Hop-off Tours Edinburgh

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£26

3-Route Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 544 ratings.From £26

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

£20

City Sightseeing: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 797 ratings.From £20

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Big Bus: Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings.From £22

Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Hop-On Hop-Off bus on a street in Edinburgh with historic buildings and Arthur's Seat in the background.

Edinburgh Castle

£81

Edinburgh: Royal Attractions Tickets + 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 227 ratings.From £81

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 951 ratings.From £42.75

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Edinburgh sightseeing bus in front of The Royal Mile building.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets . Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5972 ratings.From £39.90

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Clownfish swimming near coral and a red double-decker bus touring Edinburgh cityscape.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo Tickets + Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 908 ratings.From £50.59

Combo (Save 17%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience

Combo (Save 17%): Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour & City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 831 ratings.From £48.90

Landmarks in Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets

Palace of Holyroodhouse Entry Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5219 ratings.From £22

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide

£25

The Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets with Audio Guide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3297 ratings.From £25

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets

£13.12

Edinburgh Dungeon Entry Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 558 ratings.From £13.12

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour and Entry Ticket. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 354 ratings.From £33.15

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 951 ratings.From £42.75

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Palace of Holyroodhouse + Royal Yacht Britannia Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5331 ratings.From £44.65

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets

Burke and Hare exhibit at Edinburgh Dungeon and East African crowned crane at Edinburgh Zoo.

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Zoo + Edinburgh Dungeon Tickets. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1110 ratings.From £38.35

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets

Combo (Save 5%): Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Palace of Holyroodhouse Tickets . Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5972 ratings.From £39.90

Transportation in Edinburgh

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days

Eurail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 712 ratings.From €283

Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months

Eurail train crossing scenic European countryside with mountains and fields in view.

€476

Eurail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 357 ratings.From €476

Interrail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days

Interrail Global Flexible Pass: Choose Any 4 to 15 Days Within 30/60 Days. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 462 ratings.From €283

Interrail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months

High-speed train traveling through countryside fields, Interrail Global Continuous Pass.

Airlink 100: One-Way/Same-Day Round-trip Bus Transfers Between Edinburgh Airport & Waverly Bridge Station

€476

Interrail Global Continuous Pass: Choose 15 Days to 3 Months. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 393 ratings.From €476

Edinburgh Airlink bus on city street near historic buildings.

Edinburgh Airport Transfers

£10.50

Airlink 100: One-Way/Same-Day Round-trip Bus Transfers Between Edinburgh Airport & Waverly Bridge Station. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £10.50

Passengers seated inside a JET 747 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Halbeath Park & Ride.

Edinburgh Bus Round-Trip Tickets: Edinburgh Airport to/from Halbeath Park & Ride

Combo

£24.84

Edinburgh Bus Round-Trip Tickets: Edinburgh Airport to/from Halbeath Park & Ride. Rated 3 out of 5 from 5 ratings.From £24.84

Must do things in Edinburgh

1Holyrood Palace

Step into Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of the British monarch. Delve into history exploring the state apartments and the ruins of Holyrood Abbey.

Explore the best Loch Ness tours, from relaxing cruises across Scotland's most famous loch to full-day Highland adventures with stops at castles, glens, and scenic viewpoints. Compare top-rated experiences, find the right itinerary for your trip, and book your Loch Ness tour today.

3Edinburgh Ghost Tours

Whether you’re looking for a fright or just want to learn about this historic city’s spooky past, booking Edinburgh ghost tour tickets is definitely something you'd want to do during your visit. Edinburgh has some of the best ghost tours to help you make the most out of your next visit

4Edinburgh Whisky

Located right on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, The Scotch Whisky Experience takes you on a fun, interactive whisky journey. See how Scotland’s famous spirit is made, explore one of the world’s biggest whisky collections, and enjoy expert-led tastings. For your first time? The Silver Tour is a great start! But if you are a whiskey connoisseur, the Gold Tour is calling your name!