Contiki FAQ - Edinburgh

Q: Is it worth visiting Edinburgh castle?

A: It depends if you like castles and museums and history. There is lots to do and see here, as well as the great views. There are a number of museum sections inclufing a war museum. You can also see the great hall and some of the rooms. You can get an audio guide or take a tour. Once you are finished, walk down the royal mile.

Q: In Edinburgh, how hard is it to walk up Arthur's seat?

A: Arthur's seat is the old volcano top, it has good views and well worth the climb and hike to get there. Start on the royal mile, walk to the end, then at the Parliament, turn right, cross over the main road and just follow the path. It is an easy walk, just a bit hilly. Make sure to bring water with you. Allow an hour to get up and back down and you should be fine.

Q: In Edinburgh, what is the Royal mile?

A: The royal mile is a road that leads from Edinburgh castle to Holyrood palace, at the bottom of the hill near Arthur's seat. The road has shops, restaurants, bars, museums and other attractions on it. It is just fun to walk down the road and see what is on offer.

Q: In Edinburgh, what are the ghost walks like?

A: The ghost walks are organized by theme and there are many companies that do them. They walk about town, pointing out history and telling stories. Some go up to carlton hill, others head up to the castle, others do some underground places. All are very good and any one is worth while.

Q: In Edinburgh, what are the walking tours like?

A: Like ghost walks, there are many walkng tours. The main ones cover the castle area, royal mile, grass market area adding in history and mystery. There are special ones that cover the castle, the royal mile or harry potter tours. It depends on what you like, but there should be a suitable one for you.

Q: In Edinburgh, what are the pub crawls like?

A: The pub crawls in Edinburgh are just like any other pub crawl, meet at the first bar, then free welcome drink at the next bars that you go to. In Edinburgh all the bars have character, depeding on the night and time of year, they can be crowded, but you will have a good time.

Q: In Edinburgh, how far is the station from the city centre?

A: The station is located in the middle of the old town/ new town border. It is just as east to get to one as the other, except that you have to go up hills to get to the old town. The station is also very large, but easy to get around.

Q: In Edinburgh, is there much free time in the city with a contiki tour?

A: There is a bit of free time, usually in the afternoon to do what you want. There are a few optionals in this city that you can do as well as included activities.

Q: What are some other museums in Edinburgh to see?

A: Go and see the peoples museum, the museum of childhood, the Scottish national museum, the museum on the mound and some of the small museums in the castle. You will learn a lot from these museums and they are interesting.

Q: What are Edinburgh pubs like?

A: They are much the same as any pub that you will find all over the UK. Good food, a range of beers and some interesting people to talk to. The pubs in Edinburgh are slightly more touristy because of their location.

Q: What is the best way to get around Edinburgh?

A: To get from the airport to the city, there is a bus. To get around the old town, it is easy to walk. There is a tram in the new town, but it is not very frequent.