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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  UK  /  Scotland  /  Edinburgh  /  Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh

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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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  • By Dan B
    Really great to look at, lots of shops to go into and buildings that are beautiful. As well as pubs and restaurants to eat and drink in. 
    Really great to look at, lots of shops to go into and buildings that are beautiful. As well as pubs and restaurants to eat and drink in.  more »
  • By P4043SVelenap
    A dream of a city. Full of history and character. Well preserved. Lots of shops with good supply. Restaurants and pubs widely available. 
    A dream of a city. Full of history and character. Well preserved. Lots of shops with good supply. Restaurants and pubs widely available.  more »
  • By lorikP219VJ
    Very beautiful and well preserved old town. We enjoyed every moment that we spend in this lovely town 
    Very beautiful and well preserved old town. We enjoyed every moment that we spend in this lovely town  more »
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