Edinburgh Travel Guide & Map

See the real Edinburgh, not just the queues. Edinburgh Travel Guide & Map is a curated, offline companion for your trip: the sights worth your time, day plans that keep the hill-climbing under control, and the practical tips every visitor should know.

WORKS OFFLINE
Every place, plan, tip and photo is stored on your phone. Use it on the bus, in the Old Town closes or abroad without roaming. Only the map tiles need an internet connection.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• 24 hand-picked places, from Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral and Arthur's Seat to Dean Village, Victoria Street, Calton Hill and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
• Day trips to Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle, St Andrews and the Forth bridges at South Queensferry
• 6 day-by-day itineraries: Edinburgh in One Day, Edinburgh on a Budget, Two Perfect Days, Three Days, Castles and Chapels, and Edinburgh with Kids
• 9 area guides: Old Town, New Town, Holyrood, Calton Hill, the West End, the Southside, Stockbridge, Leith and beyond the city
• Practical essentials: buses, trams and trains, the airport, money and tipping, the visitor levy, entry rules, weather, festivals and eating out
• Emergency numbers you can call with one tap, and a short guide to useful Scots words
• Map of every place, walking distance to nearby sights, and one-tap directions
• Save places to your own shortlist

PLAN YOUR VISIT
For each place you get how long to allow, ticket prices, opening hours, the best time to go, what to book ahead, and insider tips. Prices and hours show their source and when they were last checked.

FREE AND PREMIUM
The free version includes 10 major sights, the one-day itinerary, emergency numbers and the essential travel tips.

Premium is a one-time purchase, with no subscription and no account needed. It unlocks all places including day trips and hidden gems, every itinerary, all area guides and every insider tip. Your purchase is restored automatically on a new phone with the same Google account.

NO ADS, NO ACCOUNT
There are no ads and no sign-up. Your saved places stay on your phone.

Photos are from Wikimedia Commons and credited in the app. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the City of Edinburgh Council, the attractions listed or any official tourism body. Prices and opening hours change, so always check the official website before you go.