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Activities in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital, built around a castle on an old volcanic rock above the Firth of Forth. On eola you can book Benjamin Franklin's Edinburgh of 1759, a guided walking tour through the city's streets and closes with Rick Conte Walks.

Kayaking with Driftwood Adventure and Sea Kayak Alice shows here when they add new dates. The walking tour goes ahead rain or shine and covers about 1.8 km, with some steep hills and uneven ground. For watersports nearby, see East Lothian, Midlothian and Fife.

Edinburgh castle

Questions about activities in Edinburgh

  • What can I book in Edinburgh?

    Rick Conte Walks runs a guided walking tour, Benjamin Franklin's Edinburgh of 1759, through the city's streets and closes. For watersports and more outdoor activities nearby, see the East Lothian, Midlothian and Fife pages.

  • How much do activities in Edinburgh cost?

    The Benjamin Franklin walking tour with Rick Conte Walks costs £22 per person. It lasts about an hour and covers around 1.8km.

  • Can I do activities in Edinburgh in winter?

    Yes. The walking tour has dates through the winter and goes ahead rain or shine. Paddling with Driftwood Adventure, sea kayaking with Sea Kayak Alice, surfing with Momentum surf school and dance with Waterfront Dance Studio show on eola when they add new dates.

  • Are activities in Edinburgh suitable for children?

    The walking tour doesn't state a minimum age, so check the activity page. It needs a general level of fitness, as the route has steep hills, uneven surfaces and narrow closes.

  • What should I bring?

    Dress for changeable weather, as the walking tour goes ahead rain or shine. The route covers steep hills and uneven surfaces, so wear shoes you can walk in comfortably.

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