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    Edinburgh Old Town

    14,199 Reviews
    #3 of 395 things to do in Edinburgh
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    Open Now: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
    Old town, Edinburgh EH1, Scotland
    Open today: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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    Edinburgh's oldest neighborhood, dating back to medieval times: these small streets are lined with wool shops, pubs and historical monuments.
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    All reviews victoria street royal mile quirky shops cobbled streets grass market pubs and restaurants every corner beautiful architecture harry potter tourist shops walk around high street steeped in history street performers fringe festival lots of history holyrood palace
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    What a wonderful vibrant city

    Edinburgh is unique. It’s class and vibrancy are second to none. It’s architecture and atmosphere are so lovely. It’s a great city and not to be missed.

    Thank Splodge48
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    A medieval fantasy

    What a beautiful town. So rich in history and culture. I recommend talking a stroll through the town and checking out its peculiar shops.

    Thank saoirse0396
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    Charming and historic!

    Edinburgh old town holds so many secrets, and I feel like I’m never done exploring it! The Grassmarket is very beautiful and has some pretty interesting history aswell. Victoria street might be the most photographed street in Edinburgh, and the closes leading away from the...More

    Thank Aurora_BA
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    First time visit

    One of my favourites come here a few times in the week but yesterday was my favourite finally went exploring down Queen Street. Everyone kept stopping to take photos of the beautiful houses and buildings which are a crazy shape and they bend round so...More

    Thank xamz10x
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    You better have a walk at least!

    Good to pass by while you're walking around Edinburgh and have a cup of coffee or tea afternoon or on the morning

    Thank BadranAJ
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Magical place

    This is one of the places that should be on everybodys visit list Beautiful, magical, enchanting, unforgettable!

    Thank galilava
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Old town

    Enjoy the view, enjoy the busy streets and take in all the beautiful architecture and history of it. Bring an umbrella. Edinburgh is rainy.

    Thank SandorS14
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Shops

    We enjoyed walking round the old town of Edinburgh. Lots of little shops to wander round. Pubs & eating places galore. It was very hilly but this didn't put us off visiting each day of our trip.

    Thank Rachel69_12
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    It feels like you're in diagon alley.

    Fun shops, beautiful colors, excellent location. It's a wonderful place to spend time and explore. It also feels like Diagon Alley from Harry Potter.

    Thank Hans3595
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    day trip

    such a nice place to go for a day trip. Vast variety of shops and places to eat and drink really enjoyed it

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    Old Town
    Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its
    labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests
    this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly
    visitors, tartan-flavored souvenir shops, and pipers
    that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the
    place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as
    the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal
    Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the
    ...More
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    UnhappyfromBathgate
    November 29, 2018|
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    Response from Sarah M S | Reviewed this property |
    Sorry but I cannot answer your question. I have no idea what restaurants if any open on Xmas day.
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    Lia B
    July 19, 2018|
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    Response from Shizuka B | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, I think so.
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    June 9, 2018|
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    Response from MiMiLavette | Reviewed this property |
    It is about 2.3 miles away in a car from the Claremont Guesthouse. Taxi is probably better.
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