Outdoors things to do in Edinburgh

We rank 282 outdoor things to do in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The highest scoring is The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $25 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
282
In the 90+ Club
4
Available today
60
From
$25

Outdoors in Edinburgh compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Edinburgh by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh95$352h5/5 (2,016)
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands93$6112.5h4.9/5 (6,971)
The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience in Edinburgh93$341.5h5/5 (1,640)
Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour90$6712.5h4.8/5 (7,399)
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh89$9412h4.8/5 (4,502)
1 Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh89$8710.5h4.9/5 (1,081)
Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up88$944.8h5/5 (469)
The Royal Yacht Britannia Admission Ticket88$342h4.8/5 (1,961)
Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise87$14012h4.7/5 (6,324)
Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh86$6112h4.8/5 (1,924)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Edinburgh

Outdoors in Edinburgh: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Edinburgh?
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 2,016 traveler reviews. Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands, The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience in Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour follow close behind. We rank 282 outdoors experiences in Edinburgh in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Edinburgh cost?
Expect around $227 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure from $25, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Edinburgh for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Edinburgh currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Edinburgh?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Edinburgh, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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