Title: Things to Do in Prestonpans in 2026 | Expedia.com

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# Things to do in Prestonpans

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![Scottish houses on the shore near the beach with traditional Scottish architecture near the sea Scotland Travel Concept at Prestonpans near Edinburgh at down sunset  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132099/1d3d0b65-cdae-4846-9a9b-36ed03f0ee27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Scottish houses on the shore near the beach with traditional Scottish architecture near the sea Scotland Travel Concept at Prestonpans near Edinburgh at down sunset  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132099/545ea945-9e85-41b7-a13d-aadaa6fb3d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Preston Tower - ruined Tower House in Prestonpans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132099/c31f3a3c-afed-4c8e-bf8c-de67f8aee730.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The “Johnny Cope Stone”. Memorial cairn commemorating the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. General John Cope was in command  of the defeated Hanoverian forces that day..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132099/d2f06227-8409-4bab-b180-5485bc4c4e72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Preston Tower - ruined Tower House in Prestonpans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132099/b1a7bcc0-08bb-4a61-acf7-e986933bef73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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### Most popular activities in Prestonpans

### Tours & day trips

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![Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/252139/2ee0acfc-781e-4798-87c6-a59f57f560f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

12h 15m

9.4/10

213 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$131

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4509527/d28de9f7-270e-45c0-8936-646151906948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

12h 30m

9.6/10

1,993 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$87

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness-scottish-highlands-glencoe-and-pitlochry-tour.a4509527.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5098683/82b3fb5f-e8f8-4aa4-928a-d9216ab35950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

1h 30m

9.6/10

1,575 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$49

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46343335/8fc17824-29ab-4220-940e-b200999cbe88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands

12h 30m

9.8/10

263 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$60

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-the-highlands.a46343335.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840791/7a17567d-2de7-47ab-803b-45afed6f6924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1h 15m

9/10

1,635 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$25

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45721650/a080ddab-a2f0-49d6-9144-6a1ef16ff99a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

4h

9.8/10

11 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$77

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/harry-potter-tour-edinburgh-castle-visit.a45721650.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/412396/9d36eb17-4e87-4875-9066-f31eeabc0824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tickets

15h 50m

8.6/10

35 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$331

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-full-day-tour-with-edinburgh-castle-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tickets.a412396.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Outlander Adventure from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2222271/930d4eed-9ac1-4187-a05c-542dd9d5b007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Outlander Adventure from Edinburgh

8h 30m

9/10

32 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$120

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/outlander-adventure-from-edinburgh.a2222271.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1168735/ae410746-7c37-4141-b303-6ec8b6e0850e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Glasgow: Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour

3d

9.8/10

100 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$299

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glasgow-isle-of-skye-the-highlands-and-loch-ness-3-day-tour.a1168735.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172300/9f1c05ea-24e6-4218-bc7e-1915f227d52a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer

1d

9.2/10

533 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$24

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-edinburgh-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-kids-go-free-offer.a172300.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

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![Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238694/b9aecd6b-14c1-4071-b45b-2b7f1030a0e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

1h

9/10

8 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$35

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-scottish-tasting-platter-at-the-tolbooth-tavern.a48238694.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50883250/da2c5045-74b7-480e-b64b-269194ef1d66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience

9h

$6

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-self-guided-audio-experience.a50883250.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/906955/865bb4b9-9608-41f2-a962-8daa5b21ebcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

4d

8/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

$4,366

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4-day-islay-platinum-whisky-tour-whisky-included-with-free-pickup.a906955.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Tolbooth Tavern Haggis Taster & Whisky Sampling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48305357/604d1b72-8ee4-4377-a559-412306e71212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Tolbooth Tavern Haggis Taster & Whisky Sampling

30m

Free cancellation available

$19

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-tolbooth-tavern-haggis-taster-whisky-sampling.a48305357.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Private Professional Photoshoot in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49065482/6d82ff2a-2051-453c-b547-b184cd9ca5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Professional Photoshoot in Edinburgh

1h

Free cancellation available

$595

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-professional-photoshoot-in-edinburgh.a49065482.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![The Highland Cows Experience in Scotland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50875851/429e4749-1386-43de-bc1d-4572618c4c2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### The Highland Cows Experience in Scotland

6h 30m

Free cancellation available

$761

includes taxes & fees

per traveler\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-highland-cows-experience-in-scotland.a50875851.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting in one of the oldest pubs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47986472/c3563f20-df8e-422e-b37e-12d249c21246.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting in one of the oldest pubs

45m

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$33

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-whisky-flight-in-one-of-the-oldest-pubs.a47986472.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Private Edinburgh Walking Tour Harry Potter & History](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/957464/cd60b116-0a4b-453b-ba3b-08c2c7120d1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Edinburgh Walking Tour Harry Potter & History

2h

9.4/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$1,056

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/harry-potter-tour-in-edinburgh.a957464.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2358147/b78e2a34-ecd6-40f2-be0b-1e0e4b5a0fbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Highland whisky tour from Edinburgh- Build your own tour!

10h

7.2/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$926

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-highland-whisky-tour-from-edinburgh-build-your-own-tour.a2358147.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh Digital Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49513063/6bd6cb78-c402-4f4d-bf81-37204cd41394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh Digital Guide

2d

Free cancellation available

$7

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-digital-guide.a49513063.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

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![The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/878303/d8ed9559-03dc-4110-900d-12d8e6442514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh

1h 30m

10/10

412 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$42

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-chocolatarium-chocolate-tour-experience-in-edinburgh.a878303.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh Dining Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/176846/8d67b2cc-e255-4057-9f24-9e51de8f8619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh Dining Experience

2h

8.8/10

83 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

$36

includes taxes & fees

per traveler

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hard-rock-cafe-edinburgh-dining-experience.a176846.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4846596/c270b82d-e8a1-4bbc-a2c7-74200610fb38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

2h

9.4/10

1,310 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$38

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-evening-ghost-tour-with-whisky.a4846596.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

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### Edinburgh: Gin Tour & Tasting - South Loch Distillery

1h 30m

9.8/10

116 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$26

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-gin-tour-tasting-south-loch-distillery.a44651527.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5268642/8a484bc1-96c4-40bb-9a1e-fa0960769ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts

5h

9.2/10

100 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$16

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-7-bar-pub-crawl-with-7-shots-discounts.a5268642.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

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### Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour

9h 30m

9.8/10

41 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$112

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-edinburgh-stirling-kelpies-loch-lomond-whisky-tour.a44645400.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46215272/ba38c332-e81b-4da1-bec0-a92647dd79ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience

1h 30m

9.8/10

501 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$40

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-the-johnnie-walker-signature-experience.a46215272.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 90min](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44894633/aeaf266a-c814-4bf3-9065-398cbe47443f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 90min

1h 30m

9.8/10

61 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$126

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-whisky-tasting-in-edinburghs-underground-vaults-90min.a44894633.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with Highest Quality Dishes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49040310/803426d4-29d5-4ebf-b156-cacaa6950c32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tailored Premium Edinburgh Food Tour with Highest Quality Dishes

5h

10/10

25 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$157

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-traditional-food-tour.a49040310.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Afternoon Tea with Castle Views in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50242842/5d861d30-96e1-48ec-9be5-1a91647c5968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Afternoon Tea with Castle Views in Edinburgh

1h 30m

4/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

$65

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburghs-most-iconic-afternoon-tea-with-castle-views.a50242842.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

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### Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

2h

9.6/10

31 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$32

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

3h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$99

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/highland-cow-hike-in-edinburgh.a46962685.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Loch Ness, Glencoe and Inverness Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51040943/487bfef5-f60d-4808-9626-b4620eb2027b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Loch Ness, Glencoe and Inverness Tour

13h

Free cancellation available

~~$84~~$75

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness-glencoe-and-inverness-tour.a51040943.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

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### From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

10h+

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$79

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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### Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

11h

10/10

13 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$382

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual

3h 30m

9.8/10

85 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$83

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour

3h

9.4/10

151 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$60

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-scenic-bike-tour.a4734766.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

!['A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46056950/b2b12cce-7bef-4c70-be13-431d2cdc1b49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 'A wee pedal's' E-bike tour of Arthur's Seat and beyond

2h 30m

10/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$91

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/a-wee-pedals-e-bike-tour-of-arthurs-seat-and-beyond.a46056950.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Castle and Coastline Electric Bike Tour North Berwick](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263600/fc220439-cca5-419d-a95b-b2fbaeac2f5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Castle and Coastline Electric Bike Tour North Berwick

3h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$99

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/castle-and-coastline-electric-bike-tour.a46263600.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Scottish Greens: Private Luxury Golf Course Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46924117/941c8e1a-1fec-4633-9055-b4c436f12250.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Scottish Greens: Private Luxury Golf Course Day Trip

8h

Free cancellation available

$529

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scottish-greens-private-luxury-golf-course-day-trip.a46924117.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

### Holiday & seasonal tours

[See all 22 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours)

![The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840791/7a17567d-2de7-47ab-803b-45afed6f6924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

1h 15m

9/10

1,635 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$25

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4846596/c270b82d-e8a1-4bbc-a2c7-74200610fb38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

2h

9.4/10

1,310 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$38

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-evening-ghost-tour-with-whisky.a4846596.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4538495/f77d7e5e-c4e6-4e02-a1a4-3a3a5637a674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour

1h 30m

9.4/10

2,399 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$32

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-haunted-underground-vaults-and-graveyard-tour.a4538495.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530339/73acfbe7-3239-4e3e-ba03-ab0149cb14cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour

1h 15m

9.4/10

1,386 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$34

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-late-night-underground-vaults-terror-tour.a4530339.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4846155/c48c83f7-29f1-4b97-be6c-322f040d95df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour

1h 15m

9/10

1,511 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$28

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-comedy-horror-ghost-bus-tour.a4846155.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624690/0cec9000-b4d9-4a44-8555-0481c9bfb638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

1h 15m

9.8/10

439 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$24

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-witches-old-town-walking-tour-underground-vault.a44624690.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4939650/cfe9bf65-0957-480f-a256-37e1b2d1c45c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

1h 15m

9.8/10

100 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

$24

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a4939650.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4542957/dff22f10-9bdd-45dc-b82b-a28d54fc3388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour

1h 15m

9/10

1,125 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$25

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-evening-underground-ghost-tour.a4542957.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Underground Vaults and Graveyard Evening Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4862683/060c8278-112d-491e-af61-94afa3b52d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Underground Vaults and Graveyard Evening Tour

1h 45m

9/10

186 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

$38

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-and-graveyard-evening-tour.a4862683.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

![Edinburgh: Guided Ghost Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48187513/c63991c8-4356-4b21-9c91-eb88d1d68e78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Edinburgh: Guided Ghost Walking Tour

1h 15m

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

$26

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-guided-ghost-walking-tour.a48187513.activity-details?&rid=6132099&location=Prestonpans&swp=off)

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## Recommended things to do in Prestonpans

| Number of things to do          | 609                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
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| Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/edinburgh-old-towns-highlights-walking-tour.a47053301.activity-details): $5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Top 5 things to do              | [City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-edinburgh-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-kids-go-free-offer.a172300.activity-details)[Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket.a5098683.activity-details)[Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh](/things-to-do/hadrians-wall-roman-britain-borders-from-edinburgh.a252179.activity-details)[Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour](/things-to-do/loch-ness-scottish-highlands-glencoe-and-pitlochry-tour.a4509527.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets](/things-to-do/edinburgh-edinburgh-castle-guided-history-tour-with-tickets.a4837261.activity-details) |
| Under $25                       | [City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-edinburgh-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-kids-go-free-offer.a172300.activity-details)[Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour](/things-to-do/original-harry-potter-locations-tour-in-edinburgh-guided-tour.a840918.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/edinburgh-old-towns-highlights-walking-tour.a47053301.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Harry Potter & Horrible History Walking Tour](/things-to-do/edinburgh-harry-potter-horrible-history-walking-tour.a52019072.activity-details)[Harry Potter & Horrible History Small Group Tour](/things-to-do/harry-potter-and-horrible-histories-walking-tour-in-edinburgh.a45714700.activity-details)              |
| With kids                       | [City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-edinburgh-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-kids-go-free-offer.a172300.activity-details)[Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket.a5098683.activity-details)[Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh](/things-to-do/hadrians-wall-roman-britain-borders-from-edinburgh.a252179.activity-details)[Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour](/things-to-do/loch-ness-scottish-highlands-glencoe-and-pitlochry-tour.a4509527.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets](/things-to-do/edinburgh-edinburgh-castle-guided-history-tour-with-tickets.a4837261.activity-details) |

## What to do in Prestonpans

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### Discover the most popular places to visit in Prestonpans

![Edinburgh Castle showing chateau or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500994/2dc9ce59-cca4-4c4a-9596-068a3d7353c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Edinburgh Castle

4.5/5(1,415 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Edinburgh-Castle-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d500994.Vacation-Attraction)

![The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/d9bc8d4a-e17a-41ba-b7bc-a4a59dc83e4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Royal Mile

4.5/5(408 reviews)

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

[](https://expedia.com/Royal-Mile-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6129680.Vacation-Attraction)

![Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129679/519ee91c-169e-4464-8e7f-889b559cf4ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Princes Street

4.5/5(346 reviews)

During your trip to Edinburgh, you can enjoy retail therapy at Princes Street. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Princes-Street-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6129679.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aerial view of Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh, VK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081293/9cb8ee1f-427d-4c3e-ab6b-6a49de3fff40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Murrayfield Stadium

4/5(53 reviews)

Catch an event at Murrayfield Stadium, and enjoy other activities in Edinburgh such as golfing. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Murrayfield-Stadium-Murrayfield.d6081293.Vacation-Attraction)

![Edinburgh Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501017/1d149a96-d3ae-431d-8fa3-5dbd90e6f688.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Edinburgh Zoo

4/5(48 reviews)

See rare and endangered species and learn about the efforts to conserve them at Edinburgh’s largest wildlife attraction.

[](https://expedia.com/Edinburgh-Zoo-Corstorphine.d501017.Vacation-Attraction)

![Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169296/5a5dd4f9-eb40-49f5-b10f-3da6d4590abd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Grassmarket

4.5/5(240 reviews)

During your visit to Edinburgh, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Grassmarket. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Grassmarket-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6169296.Vacation-Attraction)

![University of Edinburgh which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501015/bad126e7-93d2-4fe2-a9de-3d7d9d271c70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### University of Edinburgh

4.5/5(279 reviews)

The campus of Edinburgh's venerable educational institution is spread seamlessly around the architecture of the city and opens to the public during year-round events.

[](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Edinburgh-Southside.d501015.Vacation-Attraction)

![Edinburgh royal playhouse theater](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081275/d26f3d71-7376-44ad-8534-31451e98bfb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

4/5(53 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Edinburgh. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene. 

[](https://expedia.com/Edinburgh-Playhouse-Theatre-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6081275.Vacation-Attraction)

![street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152386/71e8313a-bb03-4920-b0db-8a1c587b45df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### George Street

4.5/5(162 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/George-Street-Edinburgh-City-Centre.d6152386.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Popular day trips from Prestonpans

![Aerial view of coastal village with ocean and mountains, Millhill, Musselburgh, Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179548/f2cd64a9-36fe-47b1-b0aa-4fe656665558.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Musselburgh

![Signpost in English and Scots Gaelic indicating the location of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans (it had previously been known as the Battle of Gledsmuir and The Battle of Tranent).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/504352/1d35078b-6183-46f9-9f27-db44e424bb6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Tranent

![Calton Hill which includes a sunset, skyline and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507676/37d3b4f4-f16c-4208-8a8d-453673b4ee1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Edinburgh

![Concrete blocks from WW11](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208393/83719a41-93ad-4a01-bc77-ad3c7291e9ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Longniddry

![It's actually between the towns of Port Seton and Tranent. It was the burial place of The Seton family (of which this tomb is one), who were associated with the Knights Templar and who still live in the House next door.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132099/42dc12e1-081d-4e45-b8f1-715563174628.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Port Seton

![Cockenzie Power Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011896/a7d0e97f-1c29-425e-9a5a-3f4fea788794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Cockenzie

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prestonpans worth visiting?

### How do I spend a day in Prestonpans?

### What is the top tourist attraction in Prestonpans?

### Is three days enough to stay in Prestonpans?

### What are some activities to do in Prestonpans with kids?

> - [City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free Offer](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-edinburgh-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-kids-go-free-offer.a172300.activity-details)
> - [Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket.a5098683.activity-details)
> - [Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hadrians-wall-roman-britain-borders-from-edinburgh.a252179.activity-details)
> - [Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness-scottish-highlands-glencoe-and-pitlochry-tour.a4509527.activity-details)
> - [Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-edinburgh-castle-guided-history-tour-with-tickets.a4837261.activity-details)

### What to do in Prestonpans for adults?

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