Dépensez un minimum et profitez un maximum
Edimbourg, capitale de l'Ecosse, est l'une des destinations phares du pays. La vieille ville et son château médiéval cotoit la nouvelle ville élégante au style géorgien classique : New Town.
You don't have to break the bank to see the best of the city - here’s our guide for a £50 day out in Edinburgh. If you’re budget can’t quite stretch to £50, visit our Edinburgh day out for under £15 page.
Edinburgh Pass
Want to have the Pass to Edinburgh? With free entry to over 30 top attractions including the Edinburgh Dungeon and Edinburgh Zoo, free return airport transfer, free guidebook as well as loads of exclusive offers, the Edinburgh Pass is the best way to discover all that Edinburgh has to offer. Buy your Edinburgh Pass from our shop, VisitBritain Direct.
Total spend: £26.50
Edinburgh Castle
Sited on top of an extinct volcano, majestic Edinburgh Castle is steeped in history. Take a tour and discover its secrets, enjoying spectacular views across the city. Make sure you see Scotland's Crown Jewels - the crown, sword and sceptre are amongst the oldest regalia in Europe.Ghost Tour
One of the attractions included in your Edinburgh Pass is a Merkat Walking Tour. Explore the narrow closes and wynds of the Old Town in the Secrets of the Royal Mile tour, visit authentic (and haunted) 18th century vaults beneath the South Bridge on the Vaults tour, or follow in the footsteps of Edinburgh’s famous authors and poets in the Writers by the Mile tour.
Museums & Galleries
Edinburgh has a huge range of museums and galleries, and lots of them are free to enter! Visit the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Writers’ Museum, Museum of Edinburgh and many more without spending anything!
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Edinburgh’s beautiful Old and New Towns have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status twice over. The city is home to 4,500 listed buildings – the highest concentration in the world – so take a walk around and soak up the stunning architecture.
Portobello Beach
That's right, a beach! Right in the city! Just like Barcelona or Rio Di Janeiro. While Edinburgh might not have the climate of Barcelona and Rio, the activities on offer like blow-karting and kite-surfing are second to none. But if you’re not in the mood for strenuous activity, it’s a fantastic place to relax at any time of year.
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Festivals
Edinburgh is the home of some of the world’s best festivals, and the festival period is a great time to visit. The city buzzes with a party atmosphere and there are usually lots of free performances and festival-related events happening all around the city. Don’t miss the Edinburgh International Film Festival (June); Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August); Edinburgh Art’s Festival (August); and of course, the best New Year’s Eve party in the world – Hogmanay.Total day spend: £48.50