Grassmarket Tours

Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
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.
Grassmarket
The view can't get much better.

Popular places to visit

Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre which includes drinks or beverages

Scotch Whisky Experience

4.5/5(115 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

Find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Victoria Street. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Victoria Street
Illusion museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements

Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
Princes Street Gardens which includes a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Princes Street Gardens

4.5/5(547 reviews)

Spend time in this attractive green space that separates Edinburgh’s Old Town from its 18th-century New Town.

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 find out about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Castlehill. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Castlehill

Best Lodging Options Near Grassmarket

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Grassmarket 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
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

4 out of 5
43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG

3 out of 5
7 Clifton Terrace Edinburgh Scotland
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket by IHG
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