Princes Street Tours

Princes Street
Princes Street
Princes Street
Photo by Phyllis Robb
Photo by Phyllis Robb
Photo by Amber Palmer
Photo by Amber Palmer
Whether it's because of their historic value, bars and restaurants or high-end shops, some streets stand out from the rest. Head to Princes Street and find out why it's such a tourist attraction.

Good news! It doesn't cost a cent to enter Princes Street in Edinburgh. But your sightseeing doesn't have to end at this public thoroughfare. Close-by attractions like Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Yacht Britannia will finish off your day nicely.

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Tigerlily

Tigerlily

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was $2,053, price is now $1,373 per person
$1,373
per person
Jan 12 - Jan 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Charlotte (CLT) to Edinburgh (EDI)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel was beautiful, the staff better than great and everything was fantastic. Would love to visit again.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Rusacks St Andrews

Rusacks St Andrews

5 out of 5
Price was $2,215, price is now $1,599 per person
$1,599
per person
Jan 12 - Jan 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Charlotte (CLT) to Edinburgh (EDI)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (407 reviews)
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, clean and charming rooms with lovely views.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

5 out of 5
Price was $2,131, price is now $1,547 per person
$1,547
per person
Jan 12 - Jan 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Charlotte (CLT) to Edinburgh (EDI)
17.6/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews)
Room was great. Staff were friendly and helpful, location is on a golf course with the North Sea beyond. Short walk to dining/shoping district

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Princes Street

Tours & day trips

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 80 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $48 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $38 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $38 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 11 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $377 per adult
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Reviews of Princes Street

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
195
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
125
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
24
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Stores close pretty early

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Busy during Christms

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Georgian House showing street scenes, a small town or village and heritage architecture

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Experience how the affluent used to live in 18th-century Edinburgh at this free attraction, a restored Georgian townhouse.

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Usher Hall

Usher Hall

Enjoy a performance at Usher Hall, a storied theater in Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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Royal Lyceum Theatre

Royal Lyceum Theatre

Get tickets for a show at Royal Lyceum Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

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Edinburgh Castle

Fortress, palace and repository of the crown jewels, this landmark overlooking the city has played a crucial role in Scottish history.

Edinburgh Castle
George Street

George Street

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at George Street. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Best Lodging Options Near Princes Street

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland
Market Street Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House Edinburgh Scotland
YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Old Waverley Hotel

Old Waverley Hotel

3 out of 5
43 Princes Street Edinburgh Scotland
Old Waverley Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4 out of 5
80 High Street The Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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