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Topdeck Mini Breaks Edinburgh
Do It With XS has teamed up with Topdeck to offer great deals for your Mini Break to Edinburgh. Edinburgh begs to be explored from the Majestic Castle upon rocks overlooking the lush Princes Street Gardens and shops, to the dark history of the nooks and crannies of the cobbled wynds in the Old Town.

But there is a lot more to Edinburgh than just the sights, this town is legendary for its nightlife. You’ll find some of the most stylish bars and clubs, best live music venues, wicked pub crawls and world class restaurants. So be sure to make the most of your stay in Edinburgh by booking your activities through Do It With XS or email us at info@doitwithxs.com for special package deals exclusive to Topdeckers!
Choose from the following:
Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tours
This is the one ticket you’ll need to see all the famous sights in Edinburgh. Your bus tour ticket is valid for 24 hours and can be used anytime throughout your stay in Edinburgh. The City Sightseeing Tour is a multi-lingual tour including all the major city attractions, the grassmarket and great photo ops of the Castle.

We suggest making your first stop the Royal Mile (High St) and taking checking out the Edinburgh Castle, no trip to Edinburgh is complete without it! Climb back aboard and jump off at the next stop to have a look around the Royal Museum and the Museum of Scotland, both free to enter. Then only one stop away and it’s time to jump of at the famous Palace of Holyrood and see the Scottish Parliament or visit Dynamic Earth. Jump back on and head back to Princes St and check out the National Gallery, do a little shopping or have a rest in the beautiful Princes St. Gardens and check out the breathtaking views of the Castle.

24 hour ticket cost: £10 full / £9 concession
48 hour ticket cost: £21 full / £19 concession (includes boat cruise)
The Royal Edinburgh Ticket
One unique ticket is all you need to get the most out of your visit to Edinburgh by exploring the splendours of Scotland’s capital city and experiencing its magnificent royal attractions. The Royal Edinburgh Ticket not only gives you unlimited travel over 48 hours on the city’s open-top sightseeing buses, but also admission to the Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Yacht Britannia – three must see destinations favoured by monarchs past and present and save up to £15.55!

The Edinburgh Castle has a rich history dating back to the 12th century of fierce politics and intrigue. It currently houses the Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny. The Castle’s impression upon Scottish history and traditions is vast and makes itself an absolute must see of any visit to Edinburgh, even if just for the stunning views over the city.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse has served as the principal home of Scottish Kings & Queens since the 15th Century. Explore the interior furnishings of Queen Victoria which can still be seen immaculately displayed as they were over 100 years ago. Then venture upstairs to Mary Queen of Scots bedroom and into her private dining room where Mary’s private secretary David Rizzio was brutally murdered in 1566. The Royal Yacht Britannia has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Now you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences.

48 hour ticket cost: £36 full / £30 concession

New Edinburgh Walking Tour
If you have some time on your hands, we would highly recommend doing a Sandeman’s Walking Tour of Edinburgh. This is a great way to see Old Town from street level and find out about all the intriguing and sometimes ghastly stories that Edinburgh was built on.

In the narrow streets of Edinburgh you were as likely to meet a murderer as a man of genius. Body-snatchers, witch hunters, firebrand priests and philosophers all living on the side of a dead volcano, and all fuelled by ales and whisky which was safer to drink than the water! There is so much to see and do - and your time is valuable. Spend it wisely, and take one of our informative walking tours with an expert Edinburgh guide who wants nothing more but to make sure that you\'ve been touched by the power of Scotland’s capital city.

And the best bit is it’s free! Tours depart 11am & 3pm daily from outside Starbucks Coffee on the Royal Mile. Look out for the guys in the red t-shirts.
Forth Bridges Boat Cruise
Enjoy unrivalled views of the Firth of the Forth with its famous road and railway bridges, its beautiful historic islands and wonderful marine life. Keep warm in the heated observation lounge and listen to the guided audio tour or get out amongst it on the outside decks. Watch out for plenty of chances to spot marine wildlife including many seabirds, seals and perhaps even a porpoise. The ferry is even equipped with binoculars for keen kids to get a closer look.

This tour conveniently leaves from the city centre by bus, which will drop you off ready to climb aboard the Ferry. A gorgeous way to see more of Edinburgh and spend a relaxing afternoon. Refreshments and souvenirs are available on board.

Ticket cost: £16 full / £14 concession (including bus transfer)
Auld Reekie Ghost Tours
Let Auld Reekie’s introduce you to the darker side of Edinburgh by embarking on one of their spine chilling tours…

The Terror Tour
– Travel through the historic wynds & closes of the ancient city. Here you will learn of sinister and blood curdling tortures, trials and executions once held here in the old town. Then be taken into our infamous dark underground vaults where you will see our museum of genuine torture instruments. Hear about our legendary haunted vaults, home of the notorious, violent and misogynistic South Bridge Poltergeist. Tour ends at midnight in Scotland’s most haunted pub, \'Nicol Edwards\'. Enjoy a well deserved drink with your complimentary voucher.
Terror Tour Ticket cost: £10 full / £9 concession


The Underground Tour – Venture into the dark Edinburgh vaults to listen to the ghostly historical & supernatural tales of Old Edinburgh in eerie surroundings dating back to the medieval 1700s & where witches still practice their craft. At the end of your tour, enjoy a FREE whisky & shortbread finger.
The Underground Tour Ticket cost: £7 full / £6 concession



Ghost & Torture Tour - Let our costumed guides take you back into Edinburgh\'s grisly past. They\'ll tell you about the characters that once stalked the very streets you walk on. Hear the terrifying true stories unfold as we send shivers down your spine. Then let us take you to Scotland’s most haunted underground to see a working to see a working witches pagan temple, where you will enter our haunted vault, home of the violent & malevolent SOUTH BRIDGE POLTERGEIST. Tour ends in Scotland’s most haunted pub \'Nicol Edwards\'. Enjoy a well deserved drink with your complimentary discount voucher..
Ghost & Torture Tour Ticket cost: £8.50 full / £7.50 concession
Scotch Whisky Tours
An unique insight into the world of Scotch Whisky. Discover the secrets of the “water of life” as this guided tour takes you through the differences between Malt, Grain and Blended Scotch Whisky. Enjoy a tutored tasting of a Scotch Whisky, take the barrel ride through whisky history and meet the resident ghost our Master Blender!

The former Master Blender will explain about his life in the whisky trade 150 years ago and let you in on some of the secrets to the art of blending whisky. He will reveal the secrets of “nosing”, teach you about the “angels share”, help you discover some of the mysteries of “maturation” and find out why some whiskies do and some do not “marry”. Whisky blending is a profoundly serious business involving life long dedication, extraordinary skill and a very good nose! Then a fascinating barrel ride through history completes your tour with the sights, sounds and smells of whisky history. Discover the last 300 years of Scotch Whisky history in our special whisky barrel ride and meet the characters who shaped the course of the Scotch Whisky industry. Meet George Orre with his cottage whisky still, hear Robert Burns’ lament to a lost distillery and discover why Sir Walter Scott and King George IV put whisky on the map. Discover the smugglers, excise men, soldiers, town guards, inventors and entrepreneurs who made Scotch Whisky the biggest selling single source spirit in the world.

Ticket Cost: £9.50 full
Maison Bleue Restaurant
Be sure not to leave Edinburgh without experiencing the amazing atmosphere of one of it’s finest restaurants! This gorgeous, cosily romantic Restaurant is situated in the heart of Edinburgh\'s Old Town within all the stone arches, nooks, crannies and candlelight. Your package includes a 3 Course dinner from this tempting and unique combination of modern French, African and Scottish cuisine.

Start perhaps with a delicious twist on the traditional with balls of haggis in a thick but crispy beer batter in a sweet whisky sauce or perhaps a Roast aubergine tower layered with a red onion jam, feta cheese and sweet pepper dressing. Then move onto a selection of mains from Confit of Duck to tantalising Malayan Jungle Curry. And that’s all before dessert!

Once you’re feeling well fed and not quite so sober, Maison Bleue’s perfect location is only a stone’s throw away from some of some of the best night spots in Edinburgh’s Old Town and legendary Grassmarket!

Three Course Dinner for £22.50
Edinburgh City Pub Crawl
Edinburgh’s nightlife is awesome but often elusive: from hidden alleyway pubs to big-bouncer guarded clubs, from funky cocktail lounges to rocking clubs in old abandoned underground vaults. The Pub Crawl party guides show you Edinburgh’s best, as you meet other folks looking to party and see a side of Edinburgh you couldn’t find on your own. We go to cool places, and get you cheap drink specials, so you can party like a rock-star and only spend like a backpacker!
Includes a free welcome pint, stops at 5 of Edinburgh’s hottest bars and clubs, drink specials at every bar and VIP club entry at the end of the night.

Costs £10 including free pint
VIP Night Club Entry
Cater to everyone’s taste at this heaving multi story venue – variety is the spice of life… and we understand that while you can pick your mates… you can’t always pick their taste in music!! Not a problem as each of the 5 themed bars all have an individual yet funky vibe! Relax with friends in one of the 3 top floor bars or if you want to dance the night away... head down to the basement levels and visit Pravda or Mata Hari. Tunes ranging from old school classics to the latest house music are on offer from all 4 bars within this club!

Do It With XS clients enjoy entry on the guest list with a queue jump, so you walk straight on in and avoid a long wait in the cold! After something a little more low key? With a warm and vibrant interior, this intimate bar is perfect for a stylish night out. Housed in the ancient subterranean mazes that underpin the bustling streets of Edinburgh\'s Cowgate district. A thriving, twin-roomed venue that hosts some of the best-known club events in the capital. It caters for all genres of dance music, ranging from the acclaimed house night Ultragroove, to the exclusive Scottish spin-off of award-winning eclectic Leeds club SugarBeat. Do It With XS clients enjoy entry on the guest list with a queue jump, so you walk straight on in and avoid a long wait in the cold!

Costs £5 per person
Scottish Highland Tour
This is the Monster of all day trips and you\'ll never forget it! A guided coach will pick you up in the wee hours and whisk you off through misted glens and the shadows of imposing mountains. Crossing the Forth Road Bridge we travel north towards the Perthshire Mountains, where in the homeland of the clans we\'ll stop for coffee. Climbing up into the empty wilds of the Monadhliath Mountains we head into Monarch of the glen country.

Stopping at Spean Bridge for lunch you can prepare yourself for some monster spotting with a free nip of whisky! At Loch Ness enjoy a one hour cruise (optional extra) aboard the Royal Scot, one of the most sophisticated vessels on Loch Ness.

Turning south we travel under the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain\'s highest mountain. Afternoon refreshment is taken at the entrance of Glencoe, scene of the notorious massacre of the MacDonald Clan. Lastly we make our way towards Stirling the back drop for the wars of independence. As you pass under impressive Stirling Castle hear stories of William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce. You will touch and experience the magic of the Scottish Highlands, only to be dropped off safe and snug back to the lights of Edinburgh city by nightfall. Other day tours include to Loch Lomond, the Rosslyn Chapel and St. Andrews

Tour Cost: £34 full / £32 concession
X-Treme Sports
Edinburgh is teaming with extreme sports thanks to its wild mountainous landscapes. So why not ramp up your break by throwing in a little heart racing action? Here’s a list of just a few of the activities we run in Edinburgh.

Abseiling
Suitable for people from all walks of life… as long as you don’t mind jumping off the side of a cliff! Expert guides will ensure that you are safe and comfortable before attaching you to a rope and letting you share the ultimate rush that comes from descending up to 150 feet!

Canyoning
This is a great choice for those that like to try a little bit of everything. From entering the water you will swim, cliff jump, rock scramble and even navigate waterfalls as you make your way down a 2-mile stretch of white water through a 350ft gorge.

Clay Pigeon Shooting
Get the thrill of ‘the kill’ guilt free as no wee birdies or furry animals will be hurt when you ‘hunt’ XS style. Test your aim and learn from the pros at a great outdoor venue. From beginners to experts, all will be catered for.

Mountain Boarding
Kick start your experience with a 1 hour tuition from the experts, then take off on your own, careering down the sides of steep rocky mountains you won’t believe or getting "big air" off the ramps.

Paintball
Prepare to release any XS frustration during an all-out paintball war! The ultimate strategic challenge game where stealth, speed and excitement combine with tactics and teamwork for the ultimate real-life combat experience.

Quad Bike Trekking
Find out what you’re made of as you and your mates rip it up on some of the UK’s best quad bike trails! After preliminary instruction – you will be let loose in the woods with miles of straight runs, hill climbs and bogs… jump fallen trees and pass over root covered drops.

River Bugs
Get kitted up in all your safety gear, then run, skid, surf, bounce and scramble your way down the rapids with the assistance of an inflatable chair like contraption strapped on your back!!!

Sphere-ing
This is the very experience you have all been waiting for. Climb inside the 12ft Sphere and hold your breath as you tumble at great speed down the glorious green hillsides with XS!

Please be sure to book any sports well in advance as they have a high possibility of booking out! For a full list of activities on offer in Edinburgh click HERE.