Gamla Stan Old Town Walking Tour
A guided walk through Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s medieval old town founded in 1252, taking in the Royal Palace, narrow cobbled lanes and the main square, Stortorget.
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Stockholm Metro Art Tour
Stockholm’s metro is billed as the world’s longest art gallery, with around 90 of its 100 stations decorated by artists. A guided ride reveals the best stations and the stories behind them.
Harry Potter Walking Tour
A walking tour of the closes, graveyards and cafes said to have inspired J.K. Rowling, who wrote parts of the series in Edinburgh. Spot the real-world names and places behind the wizarding world.
Old Town & Royal Mile Walking Tour
A guided walk through the medieval Old Town, taking in the Royal Mile, hidden closes, St Giles Cathedral and Greyfriars Kirkyard with the history and stories behind them.
Dean Village
A picturesque former milling village minutes from Princes Street, with handsome 19th-century buildings strung along the Water of Leith walkway. One of the most photogenic corners of the city.
Timberyard
A destination restaurant in a converted warehouse with a strong sustainability focus, awarded a green Michelin star in 2025. Expect seasonal Scottish tasting menus; the lunch menu is a more affordable way in.
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
The Edinburgh outpost of the acclaimed steakhouse, recently ranked among the best steak restaurants in the world, known for well-sourced British beef and a standout Sunday roast.
The Grassmarket
A historic market square below the Castle, now full of independent shops and pubs, with a regular Saturday market and some of the best castle views in the city.
One World Shop
One of Edinburgh’s oldest ethical shops, on Princes Street, selling a wide range of Fair Trade crafts, gifts and food sourced from producers around the world.
The Edinburgh Remakery
A Leith social enterprise tackling waste by repairing and reselling electronics and furniture and running community repair workshops, diverting tonnes of goods from landfill each year.