Chris's Guidebook

Chris
Chris's Guidebook

Food scene

Victor Hugo deli is a fantastic spot for breakfast and lunch, you can sit outside and have great views of Edinburgh castle.
75 locals recommend
Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville Terrace
75 locals recommend
Victor Hugo deli is a fantastic spot for breakfast and lunch, you can sit outside and have great views of Edinburgh castle.
As far as Indian restaurants go this will not be beaten, offers a street food style of dining. Has a great bar also.
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
212 locals recommend
As far as Indian restaurants go this will not be beaten, offers a street food style of dining. Has a great bar also.
Civerinos offers the best pizza in town with its American vibe. Must do whilst in town.
53 locals recommend
Civerinos
49 Forrest Rd
53 locals recommend
Civerinos offers the best pizza in town with its American vibe. Must do whilst in town.
Chophouse offers best steak around town, great cocktails from the bar
16 locals recommend
Chop House Bruntsfield
88 Bruntsfield Pl
16 locals recommend
Chophouse offers best steak around town, great cocktails from the bar
The dome is a must see, stunning architecture and great food and drinks.
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George St
285 locals recommend
The dome is a must see, stunning architecture and great food and drinks.
Amazing Italian food and situated in the heart of Edinburgh with lots of bars and shops around.
36 locals recommend
Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV Bridge
36 locals recommend
Amazing Italian food and situated in the heart of Edinburgh with lots of bars and shops around.
Fantastic fish and chips restaurant on one of Edinburgh most famous streets Food is fantastic
16 locals recommend
Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips
9 Victoria St
16 locals recommend
Fantastic fish and chips restaurant on one of Edinburgh most famous streets Food is fantastic

Sightseeing

Fantastic day out and fun for all the family
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 Castlehill
437 locals recommend
Fantastic day out and fun for all the family
This is a great way to see Edinburgh old and new town and learn about its history
31 locals recommend
Edinburgh Trams
31 locals recommend
This is a great way to see Edinburgh old and new town and learn about its history
Great day out for all
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
1378 locals recommend
Great day out for all
You should definitely do the tour and learn about whiskey, great experience
36 locals recommend
Johnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes St
36 locals recommend
You should definitely do the tour and learn about whiskey, great experience
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High St
373 locals recommend

Traveler advice

Getting around

Lothian buses

Lothian buses are a great way to get around and very regular. It will cost £1.80 per adult and £.0.90p for child. They also accept contactless payment so need to worry about having correct cash.
Getting around

Uber

Uber taxis are a great way to get from door to door and very reasonable on price. You will get these via the Uber app.
Don't miss

Black taxis

If a taxi in the city has its yellow light on this means it is available and you can stick your hand out for it to stop. They will cost your journey once your in.