Walks · Our pick in Edinburgh
Victoria Street and the Grassmarket
Self-guided
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Image courtesy of © Daniel Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Victoria Street and the Grassmarket
Victoria Street curves down from George IV Bridge to the Grassmarket, the old market place below the castle, lined with pubs and shops.
Why it's on our list
- Short and steep
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Victoria Street and the Grassmarket before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Victoria Street and the Grassmarket are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail400 m5 min walk
- Princes StreetTram450 m5 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram700 m8 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Edinburgh Castle400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Holyroodhouse1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Edinburgh Airport10 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min