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Edinburgh Castle
4.6(105,488 reviews)Closed now
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Edinburgh Places to Visit
The most popular places to visit in Edinburgh, sorted by Google ratings.
Top 20 Places to Visit by Rating
Source: Google Maps2
National Museum of Scotland
4.8(56,939 reviews)Closed now
Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
4.7(24,235 reviews)Closed now
Edinburgh EH3 5NZ
4
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.6(22,259 reviews)Closed now
Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX
6
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The Real Mary King's Close
4.6(17,388 reviews)Closed now
2 Warriston's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1PG
8
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
4.6(15,671 reviews)Closed now
549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND
9
The Scotch Whisky Experience
4.7(11,129 reviews)Closed now
354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE
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St Giles' Cathedral
4.6(12,626 reviews)Closed now
High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
11
Scott Monument
4.7(7,214 reviews)Closed now
E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ
12
Edinburgh Zoo
4.3(14,078 reviews)Closed now
134 Corstorphine Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6TS
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The Edinburgh Dungeon
4.5(6,638 reviews)Closed now
31 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DF
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National Monument of Scotland
4.7(2,695 reviews)Open now
Calton Hill, Edinburgh EH7 5AA
15
Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh
4.7(2,005 reviews)Open now
Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ
16
Museum of Edinburgh
4.4(3,230 reviews)Closed now
142-146 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DD
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Dynamic Earth
4.4(2,124 reviews)Closed now
Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AS
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Museum of Childhood
4.3(2,195 reviews)Closed now
42 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TG
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John Knox House
4.3(475 reviews)Closed now
43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
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Edinburgh's Underground City
4.5(136 reviews)Open now
Parliament Sqr, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE
Frequently Asked Questions
Which place to visit is the most popular in Edinburgh?+
The top-ranked places to visit in Edinburgh are listed on this page based on their Google ratings and number of reviews. The list is updated weekly.
How is this ranking calculated?+
The ranking combines Google Maps star rating with the total number of reviews. Businesses that are both highly rated and frequently reviewed rank above those with high ratings but very few reviews.
How often is the list updated?+
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How many businesses are listed for Edinburgh places to visit?+
There are currently 20 businesses listed for Edinburgh places to visit. All have at least 3 reviews on Google Maps.