Getting from Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh International Airport is 8 miles west of the city centre. Airlink buses depart frequently between 05.00 and 24.00 and take around 30 minutes. Most buses stop at Princes Street, Haymarket Station and Waverley Bridge. The N22 night bus goes to St. Andrew Square Bus Station. Taxis will take 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.

Walking
Edinburgh is quite a hilly city but walking is always enjoyable. The centre of the city is manageably compact and most of the major sights are within easy walking distance of each other. Princes Street is the key to orientation and should be explored from end to end. The medieval cobbled streets of the Old Town are a delight to explore as is the Royal Mile connecting the palace with the castle. The New Town north of Princes Street has well-planned wide streets and fine Georgian houses and is easy to find your way around.

Bicycle
Edinburgh is a reasonably bicycle friendly city with cycle lanes and special car-free cycle routes heading out of the city. It is easy to rent a bicycle and good cycle maps are available.

Bus
Edinburgh buses are frequent and efficient with well-organised bus lanes guaranteeing a flowing service. Some buses are double-deckers, which are good for views. Most destinations in Edinburgh can be reached from Princes Street. Night buses leave from Waverley Bridge. Various passes are available including one-day passes valid for destinations outside the city centre. Pay the driver the exact fare.

Taxis
Most Edinburgh taxis are black hackney cabs. They are licensed, have meters and are easy to hail in the street. There are also private mini cab companies. A tip of 10% is normal.

City Tours
City bus tours are an excellent way of seeing the sights and getting a feel of the layout of the city. Most tours depart from Princes Street or Waverley Bridge. There are also plenty of organised Edinburgh walking tours.

Car
Edinburgh has complicated one-way systems, it is extremely difficult to park and traffic is often congested.

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