About
Step into a storybook with gothic spires, hidden alleys, and endless character.
Why go
- Feels like walking inside a living postcard
- Experience the atmosphere
- So much history and character
Must try
- Explore the closes (narrow alleyways)
- Listen to bagpipes
- Watch street performers
- Visit St Giles' Cathedral
- Shop for souvenirs
Pro tips
- Visit early morning or weekdays to avoid crowds
- Walk from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Take the Airlink 100 bus from the airport
- Explore closes before midday
Good to know
- Can be very crowded, especially by midday
- Restaurants directly on the mile are often overpriced
- Shops can be touristy, selling tartan tat
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (22443 reviews)