Grassmarket Tours and Activities

Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
The view can't get much better.
Taken from Grassmarket Square, south of the castle. The castle stands on top of an extinct volcano, like some of the other hills in the area. Archaeological evidence suggests that it has been occupied since the Iron Age.
February 2015 A view along Grassmarket in Edinburgh, taken while spending a weekend in this great city. There are many areas of Edinburgh to explore and having spent a couple of hours on a walking tour here, I would thoroughly recommend this as a way of getting to know those places off the usual tourist track.

Tours & day trips

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 86 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$86 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Audio Tour

Edinburgh Harry Potter Self Guided Audio Tour

Activity duration is 45 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$12 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$68 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$42 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 11 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$673 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre which includes interior views and drinks or beverages

Scotch Whisky Experience

4/5(13 reviews)

Enjoy a barrel ride, talks and tasting sessions in this lively museum devoted to Scotland's famous amber nectar.

Scotch Whisky Experience
Victoria St

Victoria Street

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Victoria Street.

Victoria Street
Illusion museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(189 reviews)

This storied fortification has been at the heart of Scottish history for almost a thousand years, and remains the home of the glittering crown jewels.

Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street Gardens featuring a fountain and a statue or sculpture

Princes Street Gardens

4.5/5(100 reviews)

This famous green space offers a welcome respite from the bustle of central Edinburgh, and there's plenty to see here too.

Princes Street Gardens
Moody morning photo in Edinburgh Scotland. Taken just outside the the castle esplanade. Mornings are when you have the best chance at fog

Castlehill

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Castlehill.

Castlehill

Top Grassmarket Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland
Market Street Hotel
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

5 out of 5
38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Scotland
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
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