things to do in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour Review (2025): A Real Look

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Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour Review (2025): A Real Look So, you’re thinking about a trip to Edinburgh, right? And you’ve almost certainly seen options for a historical walking tour. To be honest, I was in that exact spot, kind of wondering if one of these tours would actually be worth the time and money. I mean, you can just wander around by yourself, can’t you? Well, I decided to book a spot on the 2025 ‘Historical Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town’ to see for myself. Frankly, it was a completely different way to experience the city. Instead of …

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A Review of the 2025 Gothic Quest Experience in Edinburgh

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A Review of the 2025 Gothic Quest Experience in Edinburgh You know, Edinburgh is one of those cities that really gets under your skin, sort of in the best way possible. Frankly, I’ve walked the Royal Mile more times than I can count, and, as a matter of fact, every single time I still feel a little shiver. It’s almost like the old stones are trying to tell you something, right? So, when I first heard about the brand new for 2025 ‘Gothic Quest Experience,’ honestly, my interest was immediately piqued. I mean, it promised an interactive adventure through the …

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A Deep Look: My 2025 Edinburgh Sherlock Holmes Mystery Game Review

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A Deep Look: My 2025 Edinburgh Sherlock Holmes Mystery Game Review I found myself in Edinburgh with an afternoon to spare, you know, just wanting to do something a little different from the usual castle and museum visits. I mean, those are great, but sometimes you just crave a bit of an adventure, right? So, I stumbled upon this ‘Edinburgh Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game’ online, and honestly, it sounded like a very fun way to see the city. You sort of get to play detective for a day, which is pretty much an appealing idea. Instead of …

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A Real Review of the 2025 Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt & Tour

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A Real Review of the 2025 Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt & Tour You know, there are so many ways to see a city like Edinburgh. I mean, you could hop on a bus tour, for sure, or you could just wander around with a map which is pretty standard. Actually, we were after something a little different this time. We really wanted an activity that would, like, get us to look a bit closer, you know, past the usual postcard spots you see everywhere. In a way, the ‘Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt and Tour’ seemed like it might be the perfect answer …

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A Mary Queen of Scots Tour Review: Her Story, Your Way

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A Mary Queen of Scots Tour Review: Her Story, Your Way Stepping into a Royal Tale: First Impressions The story of Mary, Queen of Scots is, you know, absolutely gripping. It’s a story filled with power, love, and a good bit of sorrow, which honestly has fascinated people for centuries. It’s pretty much the kind of history that feels more like a dramatic movie script than a dry old textbook. I was, frankly, very excited to see how this particular tour would handle her legacy. Sometimes, these things can feel a little bit like you’re just checking boxes off a …

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Edinburgh Magical Walking Tour 2025: A Worthwhile Walk?

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Edinburgh Magical Walking Tour 2025: A Worthwhile Walk? So, you get to Edinburgh, right, and the city itself honestly feels like it’s straight out of a storybook. We were just walking around, you know, and you could feel the history in the air, it was kind of intense. Every street and building appeared to have some kind of tale attached to it. So, naturally, we thought a walking tour would be a good idea, and we saw this one called the ‘Magical Walking Tour’ for 2025. I mean, the name itself is pretty catchy, isn’t it? As I was saying, …

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Invisible Edinburgh Women’s Tour Review 2025: A Unique Walk

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Invisible Edinburgh Women’s Tour Review 2025: A Unique Walk Okay, so Edinburgh is a city that, you know, just seems to breathe history from every single stone. You’ve almost certainly seen pictures of the castle, the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile, and maybe even a piper or two, right? We kind of thought we knew what to expect from a walking tour here. Basically, we were prepared for dates, grand buildings, and maybe a few ghost stories. The ‘Powerful Women of Edinburgh’ tour by Invisible (Edinburgh), however, is just something else entirely. It’s actually a completely different way to …

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