Title: Things to Do in Balerno in 2026 | Expedia.com [Balerno Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Balerno.dx6132255)[Hotels in Balerno](https://expedia.com/Balerno-Hotels.d6132255.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Balerno](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Balerno.d6132255.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Balerno](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Balerno.d6132255.Car-Rental-Guide)[Balerno Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Balerno.d6132255.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Balerno ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Balerno Types of activities [Balerno Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Balerno.dx6132255) ![Great view across the Threipmuir Reservoir ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132255/d146c666-e550-4aef-ace5-f3ea9964ddb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful Pentland Hills. Awesome walk through Threipmuir Regional Park. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132255/276ab06f-fbed-4133-a35d-95a9b357be95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaimes Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132255/5ad958e7-3f4e-4c73-8d49-c32e66849948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A lovely little detour from the main path.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132255/58549eca-73be-4a0e-9a2b-3372b9b9dd4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132255/58549eca-73be-4a0e-9a2b-3372b9b9dd4d.jpg) by [subberculture](https://www.flickr.com/people/20483509@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Pentland Foothills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132255/d7d1e465-32bd-4ce6-a4a7-30e4c3333726.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6132255/d7d1e465-32bd-4ce6-a4a7-30e4c3333726.jpg) by [David Parker](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2395655?with_photo_id=129124385) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Balerno ### Tours & day trips [See all 622 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![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 $90 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness-scottish-highlands-glencoe-and-pitlochry-tour.a4509527.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket.a5098683.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![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 9.4/10 214 verified reviews Free cancellation available $133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness-glen-coe-the-highlands-from-edinburgh.a252139.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 13 verified reviews Free cancellation available $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/harry-potter-tour-edinburgh-castle-visit.a45721650.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 8.8/10 36 verified reviews Free cancellation available $321 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/outlander-adventure-from-edinburgh.a2222271.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4483421/8fbb88e1-39da-438a-bc62-c53110b861d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour 12h 15m 9.2/10 396 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william-guided-tour.a4483421.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 254 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![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=6132255&location=Balerno&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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $852 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $604 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-professional-photoshoot-in-edinburgh.a49065482.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $4,428 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $939 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090073/329275f6-3d1a-4941-aef4-84f4dd483430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion 7h Free cancellation available $161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/trains-and-planes-edinburgh-day-shore-excursion.a50090073.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Fife Coastal Villages & St Andrews – Full-Day Scenic Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50510348/4f08950c-5c4d-4eec-9319-fb378cbdf80a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fife Coastal Villages & St Andrews – Full-Day Scenic Ride 8h Free cancellation available $777 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/fife-coastal-villages-st-andrews-full-day-scenic-ride.a50510348.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Private Tour Loch Lomond, Kelpies &Stirling Castle from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47515884/ee6257c4-d89f-481d-87f4-dee7b7d4b97f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Loch Lomond, Kelpies &Stirling Castle from Edinburgh 8h $340 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-loch-lomond-kelpies-stirling-castle-from-edinburgh.a47515884.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 94 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![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 $43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-chocolatarium-chocolate-tour-experience-in-edinburgh.a878303.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51755778/d8e8c7b2-260b-4f51-9743-3754a1ae6472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hairy Coos & Highland Views: A Short Escape from Edinburgh 6h 30m 9.6/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hairy-coos-highland-views-a-short-escape-from-edinburgh.a51755778.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 1,312 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-evening-ghost-tour-with-whisky.a4846596.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Gin Tour & Tasting - South Loch Distillery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44651527/10fc947e-a5ab-4edd-97d9-4f89e902ae31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Gin Tour & Tasting - South Loch Distillery 1h 30m 9.8/10 116 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-gin-tour-tasting-south-loch-distillery.a44651527.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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 9.2/10 102 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-whisky-tasting-in-edinburghs-underground-vaults-90min.a44894633.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44645400/41520943-21c8-40a3-b526-667b065fadde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour 9h 30m 9.8/10 41 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-edinburgh-stirling-kelpies-loch-lomond-whisky-tour.a44645400.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![2.5 Hour Experience Scottish Dinner and Folk Music](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47050266/14fd6fdd-0fa5-4e0e-abce-f574842fd968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2.5 Hour Experience Scottish Dinner and Folk Music 2h 45m 8.6/10 25 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $106 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-3-hour-scottish-dinner-and-folk-music-experience.a47050266.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-traditional-food-tour.a49040310.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 30 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46962685/fa879044-5b0f-4313-ad82-ead733ddf101.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh 3h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/highland-cow-hike-in-edinburgh.a46962685.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Guided Hike to Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48721678/6bbe609f-dcf9-456e-a977-04a1bcd78f32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 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 [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-guided-hike-to-arthurs-seat-and-holyrood-park.a48721678.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Hike Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51764657/24ad2690-239a-4d9f-94dd-2b32306d77fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Hike Arthur's Seat & Calton Hill 3h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-hike-arthurs-seat-calton-hill.a51764657.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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 ~~$85~~$76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/loch-ness-glencoe-and-inverness-tour.a51040943.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/919046/085d6f3a-5dd6-4353-82c1-4f2dba4322e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh City Bike Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual 3h 30m 9.8/10 85 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-city-bike-tour-choice-of-e-bike-or-manual.a919046.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48134411/2db48780-dadd-4ea6-8dcf-070282d60efe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer 10h+ 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-edinburgh-6-day-shetland-nothernmost-explorer.a48134411.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48701484/50f6f8fa-bcb3-427d-8793-6b9fee174634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh 11h 10/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $387 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scottish-highlands-castles-glencoe-day-trip-from-edinburgh.a48701484.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4734766/c80b3e7c-2998-4e08-aa1b-dfe99d16e134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour 3h 9.4/10 152 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $93 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=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![The Kelpies, St Andrews & Cute Coastal Towns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49949415/171a4384-ad81-4ba6-bc13-2d8d54825086.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Kelpies, St Andrews & Cute Coastal Towns 8h Free cancellation available $537 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-kelpies-st-andrews-cute-coastal-towns.a49949415.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 1,312 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-evening-ghost-tour-with-whisky.a4846596.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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 2,419 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-and-graveyard-evening-tour.a4862683.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&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 1,147 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=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624690/3b186fd0-6b86-49d0-a7ce-3b51e83c62d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour 1h 15m 9.8/10 443 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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 1,523 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=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4939650/13379f1c-6a7b-4904-83a2-eb386110d1af.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=6132255&location=Balerno&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 1,396 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-late-night-underground-vaults-terror-tour.a4530339.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5212783/c2e4b0c9-2191-4338-982a-d01c743a5b93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour 1h 9/10 164 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-small-group-haunted-underground-vaults-night-tour.a5212783.activity-details?&rid=6132255&location=Balerno&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Balerno | Number of things to do | 688 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | 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)[The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.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: Bar Crawl with Shots, Nightclub and Ceilidh dance](/things-to-do/edinburgh-bar-crawl-with-shots-nightclub-and-ceilidh-dance.a51798384.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Tales from the Old Town Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/edinburgh-tales-from-the-old-town-guided-walking-tour.a51883740.activity-details)[Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/edinburgh-old-towns-highlights-walking-tour.a47053301.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)[The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details) | ## What to do in Balerno --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Balerno? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Balerno ![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(1,431 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(413 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(351 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) ![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(49 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) ![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(55 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) ![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(242 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(282 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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Balerno ![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 ![Lovely and unseasonably warm February day - about to tackle the hills in the distance!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012056/76c1de51-aefb-4ccc-b7a5-633121927f60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Penicuik ![Newbridge Dartmoor Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054227/9511b652-ef46-46a7-98b6-e50651164f2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newbridge ![West Hill Camp prehistoric site, Kirknewton, Northumberland. Early palisade trench then Iron Age rampart settlement then Romano-British. View to West](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054229/e51078b5-e760-40ad-95f8-a17bf02ed018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kirknewton ![West Kip, East Kip and Scald Law on a stunning Novembral day... ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158877/3606a90c-1623-4956-8fe5-6f441db5fdaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### West Linton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balerno worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Balerno? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Balerno? ### Is three days enough to stay in Balerno? ### Is Balerno a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Balerno 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) > - [The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details) ### What to do in Balerno for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Balerno? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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