Scotland’s capital city is jam-packed with activities for every type of visitor - from cozy bookshops and historic landmarks to hill walks. It’s no surprise that millions of people flock to Edinburgh every year to soak up its splendour.
But with so much to do, deciding what to see during a trip to the city can be tricky.
Checking out the reviews of the main attractions of a city before visiting is always sensible to avoid any disappointments or wasting your cash.
To make it easier, MG Timber and Online Marketing Surgery have created an Edinburgh attraction report - compiling the ultimate top ten list of highest reviewed things to do in the city, according to TripAdvisor reviews.
The list is based on TripAdvisor’s ‘traveller rankings’, which ranks places and attractions based on the quality, recency, and quantity of traveller reviews.
Here’s all the sites that made it on to the top ten.
5. Old Town
The Old Town is the oldest part of the city, with its medieval street plan, and Reformation-era buildings. It encompasses the Royal Mile, the grass market, Edinburgh castle and the Canongate. Its countless hidden closes and winding streets are all to be explored | Corbis via Getty Images
6. Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, at the end of the Royal Mile, is the King's official residence in Scotland. It is open throughout the year for visitors to learn about 900 years of Royal history in Scotland | NurPhoto via Getty Images
7. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
The family-friendly Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, located next door to Edinburgh Castle, is another top trip. It offers over five floors with over 100 illusions and a must-see rooftop terrace with some of the best panoramic views of Edinburgh | TripAdvisor
8. Royal Mile
The Royal Mile comes alive with street performances every August during the Fringe Festival, but the capital's busiest tourist street offers a wealth of things to do all year round, including visiting the Real Mary King's Close, St Giles' Cathedral and the Scotch Whisky Experience | Getty Images