Edinburgh Airport 16 min
The Real Mary King's Close (30 min)
Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Royal Mile (31 min) St Giles' Cathedral (30 min)
Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Forth Bridge (24 min)
1.5-mile long, twin-towered railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary. Palace of Holyroodhouse (33 min)
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (30 min)
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (31 min)
Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. Royal Yacht Britannia (35 min)
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years. Arthur's Seat (47 min)
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. National Museum of Scotland (30 min)
Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. The Scotch Whisky Experience (31 min)
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. Edinburgh Castle (31 min)
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. Edinburgh Zoo (19 min)
Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Calton Hill (34 min)
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Scott Monument (35 min)
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. | 
