Discover Edinburgh’s 200 best spots for a Friend Groups' trip

Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

★ 4.7 · 2,832 reviews

Join the Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky for a night of Edinburgh's darker tales. You'll wander Old Town lanes, enter Blair Street's vaults, then settle into candlelit Megget's Cellar for more stories and a drink.

Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★ 4.8 · 702 reviews

Leave Edinburgh behind on the Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting. Walk through woodland to Black Linn Falls, take in the view at Queen's View, and finish with a tasting at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery.

Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

★ 4.6 · 4,669 reviews

Brave the dark with the Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour. Follow the guide along the Royal Mile after sunset, then step into the South Bridge vaults to see torture displays and hear chilling local legends.

Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

★ 4.9 · 2,594 reviews

Discover this storytelling whisky tasting in a private lounge, where Scottish folklore meets the glass. Compare four regional single malts, from gentle to peaty, while hearing tales of royalty, outlaws and smugglers.

Extreme Paranormal Underground Ghost Tour

★ 4.3 · 893 reviews

Take Edinburgh's scariest late-night tour with a costumed guide. Walk through the Old Town alleys and a graveyard, then step into the underground vaults.

Sandy Bell's

★ 4.5 · 1,504 reviews

Discover Sandy Bell's, a small, friendly pub where Scottish folk music fills the room most nights. Pull up a seat with a real ale or a single malt and enjoy the informal sessions alongside the locals.

Edinburgh Old Town

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town, the medieval heart of the city beneath the castle. Walk the Royal Mile, slip down narrow closes, and take in centuries of stacked stone architecture.

The Stand Comedy Club

★ 4.6 · 1,832 reviews

Duck down into The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh's basement home of stand-up. Catch several comedians in one intimate night, from local up-and-comers to touring names.

The Lost Close Underground Scotch Whisky Tasting

★ 4.7 · 592 reviews

Discover the Lost Close Underground Scotch Whisky Tasting, held in an unusual venue beneath the city. Hear the stories behind the industry while comparing whiskies from four distilleries by the glass.

Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

★ 4.6 · 2,591 reviews

Explore Edinburgh's darker side on an evening walk through closes and old graveyards. Hear about witch trials, plague and Burke and Hare as the light fades.

Evening Underground Ghost Tour

★ 4.4 · 4,252 reviews

Walk Edinburgh's hidden alleys at night and finish in the underground vaults. Listen to tales of witchcraft and murder beneath the Royal Mile.

Lane7 Edinburgh

★ 4.6 · 2,321 reviews

Play late at Lane7 Edinburgh, a social games venue that stays open into the small hours. Mix bowling, darts, pool and mini golf with drinks, ideal for groups or a lively date night.

Hey Palu

★ 4.9 · 1,113 reviews

Discover Hey Palu, a relaxed cocktail bar built around Italian liqueurs and digestifs. Pull up to the bar, ask for a recommendation and sample classic and modern drinks.

Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

★ 4.5 · 4,736 reviews

Ride a black double-decker through Edinburgh while a theatrical guide mixes comedy with ghost stories. Pass Greyfriars and the Royal Mile and hear tales of plague and body snatching.

Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

★ 4.6 · 7,409 reviews

Go from graveyard to underground vaults on the Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour. Hear tales of Greyfriars Bobby and Edinburgh's criminals, then descend beneath South Bridge for stories of its reported ghosts.

Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries Murder & Legends

★ 4.8 · 1,523 reviews

Follow a local guide through Edinburgh's ghost legends from Calton Hill to Canongate. Hear the history behind the stories of witch trials and body snatchers.

The Bow Bar

★ 4.6 · 2,783 reviews

Discover The Bow Bar, a compact, no-frills pub devoted to cask beer and single malt whisky. Let the bartenders guide you through a dram or a pint, with a hot pie on the side.

Cafe Royal

★ 4.4 · 3,786 reviews

Discover Cafe Royal, a grand Victorian pub just off the city centre, famed for its tiled walls and stained glass. Order real ales, a dram or fresh oysters beneath its soaring ceiling.

Bramble

★ 4.7 · 1,056 reviews

Discover Bramble, a low-lit underground cocktail bar widely rated among Edinburgh's best. Settle in for expertly mixed classics and house creations, with a whisky list to match.

Panda & Sons

★ 4.6 · 2,718 reviews

Discover Panda & Sons, a dark, speakeasy-style bar tucked into Edinburgh's drinking scene. Settle in with an inventive cocktail chosen with help from the friendly bartenders, then linger over a few more rounds.

Teuchters Landing

★ 4.6 · 4,077 reviews

Discover Teuchters Landing, a cosy dockside pub in Leith with a big whisky and beer list. Settle in with a hearty plate of haggis or fish and chips and a well-poured drink by the water.

Dragonfly

★ 4.5 · 873 reviews

Discover Dragonfly, a chandelier-lit, plant-filled cocktail lounge inspired by the 1920s. Let the bartenders craft a bespoke drink to your taste before the evening music picks up.

Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh

★ 4.9 · 2,785 reviews

Discover Topping & Company Booksellers, Edinburgh's grand bookshop of towering shelves and rolling ladders. Browse a broad range, enjoy tea in a warm atmosphere, and linger into the evening, as it stays open until 21:00.

Broughton Street

Stroll Broughton Street, the independent-minded strip on the edge of Edinburgh's New Town. Browse antique and vintage shops and clothing boutiques, then settle into a café or restaurant for a relaxed lunch or evening.

Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour

★ 4.7 · 4,514 reviews

Go below the Royal Mile on the Real Mary King's Close Guided Tour. Walk the preserved streets with a costumed guide who tells the stories of the traders and residents who lived and worked here.

Sheep Heid Inn Edinburgh

★ 4.4 · 3,688 reviews

Discover the Sheep Heid Inn, a centuries-old pub in Duddingston with a traditional skittle alley. Enjoy Scottish pub fare and a pint of real ale in a warm, characterful setting after a walk.

Stramash

★ 4.5 · 5,068 reviews

Discover Stramash, a restored church in Edinburgh turned into a lively two-level live music venue. Settle in with a drink and enjoy folk, rock or covers from the stage until the early hours.

The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience

★ 4.8 · 3,205 reviews

Discover the Johnnie Walker Signature Experience, a polished whisky journey built around your own tastes. Take the flavour quiz, watch the story unfold through projections and live performance, and sample three drinks matched to your profile.

The Scran and Scallie

★ 4.5 · 2,781 reviews

Step into The Scran and Scallie, an Edinburgh gastropub where pub comfort meets Modern Scottish cooking. Dig into a hearty steak pie or scallops, then browse the whisky list in a warm, rustic-chic room.

Valvona & Crolla

★ 4.6 · 1,314 reviews

Step into Valvona & Crolla, Scotland's oldest Italian deli, open since 1934. Browse shelves of regional Italian produce, pastries and wines, then sit down in the attached cafe for something to eat.