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Edinburgh: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Ticket

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Explore 5 floors of fantastic fun. Over 100 interactive, hands-on exhibits. Head up to the Rooftop Terrace for the best views in Edinburgh over the city, and discover the Victorian Camera Obscura.

£23.95

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Edinburgh: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour City & Britannia Combo

705 Reviews

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Explore Edinburgh with a hop-on, hop-off tour with access to 2 sightseeing routes, the City and Britannia Tours. Explore landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and Leith's scenic waterfront.

£25.20

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Edinburgh: Scottish Comedy Night at an Old Town Cocktail Bar

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A stacked bill of some of our favourite acts trying out (cracking!) brand new jokes! You will see 4 or 5 acts in total, plus one of our hosts - Ralph Brown or Ross Leslie - holding the show together.

£7.00

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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Magical Guided Walking Tour

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Take a magical walking tour of Edinburgh and discover the world of Harry Potter was conceived. Test your knowledge with a quiz, find out your Hogwarts House, and visit Tom Riddle’s grave.

£14.00

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Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour with 'Real-Actors'

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Join Clart and McBrain, on a brilliant and witty dramatic romp through the wynds, courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, performed by professional actors.

£20.00

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Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

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Discover the chambers beneath the streets of Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Vaults. Hear true tales of murder and witchcraft on a spooky ghost tour of the Old Town. Visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, and venture down some of the small alleys off the Royal Mile.

£17.00

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Edinburgh: Tartan Design Workshop with an Artisan Kiltmaker

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Step into the world of tartan through a private design experience guided by an artisan kiltmaker. This experience is designed for people wishing to create a meaningful tartan of their own.

£720.00

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

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Take a stroll through the darkness of Old Town before descending into the Blair St Underground Vaults. We’ll retire to a candlelit cellar for a drink & an intimate evening of ghostly storytelling

£25.00

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults and Graveyard Evening Tour

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Cannibals. Body snatchers. And that’s before we even head underground. Sink into the stories, sounds and scents of Edinburgh’s past. Visit the Underground Vaults and the Canongate Graveyard.

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Edinburgh: Stand Up Comedy Show

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Sit back and enjoy an entertaining night of comedy mayhem to tickle the fancy of every comedy fan. See multiple comedians perform live and have a laugh with your friends and family.

£10.50

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Edinburgh The King's Gallery Entrance Ticket

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Discover the regal splendour of The King's Gallery at Edinburgh’s Palace of Holyroodhouse with an entrance ticket and multimedia guide. Current exhibition is Drawing the Italian Renaissance

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