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Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh

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World heritage site · Neighborhood · Historic Walking Area
Take a historical stroll through Edinburgh Old Town, the oldest part of Scotland’s capital. This neighborhood, a protected World Heritage Site, is noted for its remarkably well-preserved medieval streets and many Reformation-era buildings. Wander through this vast network of narrow alleys and old cobbled streets to see and photograph Edinburgh Castle and the grand Holyroodhouse Palace. Stop by Saint Giles’ Cathedral, featuring a world-famous vaulted ceiling and ornate tombs, or visit the National Museum of Scotland to see its priceless collection of artifacts. Several guided tours are available in this area, including the Vaults Tour, which takes you beneath the town’s surface and into the secret subterranean chambers that once housed the city’s poor. Put Edinburgh Old Town at the forefront of your travel plans using our Edinburgh online day trip planner.
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FROM $27 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Royal Mile Walking Tour with Optional Entry to Edinburgh Castle
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FROM $30 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Ghost Tour incl. Underground Vaults & free drink in Megget's Cellar
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FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town - History and Tales
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FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small Group Ghostly Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh with Private Option
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FROM $712 BOOK WITH VIATOR Edinburgh Old Town and Rosslyn Chapel
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FROM $32 BOOK WITH VIATOR Edinburgh Scottish Folk Music & History Guided Walking tour
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  • By rayrest
    Lovely cobbled streets and paths and old buildings. Castle hill is excellent to walk up and the royal mile is also good, don't miss cathedral  more »
  • By 741AnthonyG
    I've been to 51 countries and have seen it all and Edinburgh was still jaw-droppingly unique! The views were unreal and the ambience was magical. It truly felt like being transported back to Medieval....  more »
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