Best City Views in Old Town
Local Recommendations from our My Guide Edinburgh team
Labelled as the Athens of the North, the 1 million people who have visited each year will have enjoyed the unrivalled panaramic views of our beautiful city.
Calton Hill and Holyrood Park are two major parks easily reached on foot, and both are favourites with tourists and locals alike. Whilst Calton Hill offers several monuments, Holyrood Park reflects a wee bit of the highlands right on Edinburgh's doorstep. A bit further south, Blackford Hill is a bit more peaceful and houses the Royal Observatory. With an abandoned quarry alongside a stream, this area is particularly beautiful and harmonious.
Book Top Experiences and Tours in Edinburgh:
If youʻre booking your trip to Edinburgh last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!- Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour from Edinburgh
- From Edinburgh: Experience the Highlands with Whisky Tasting
- Rosslyn Chapel and Hadrian's Wall Small Group Day Tour
- Hadrian's Wall & Roman Britain 1-Day Tour from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour