Edinburgh Marco Polo Guide

by Marco Polo Travel

Most travellers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination - that's what Marco Polo Guides are all about. This new series will appeal to all types of travellers, including those who haven't bought a travel guide in the past! Marco Polo's unique "insider tips" are peppered throughout the guide - offering a real insight into the destination. Includes special tips for when it rains, things to do for free, chill out & relax. Where to start - tells the reader the ideal starting point to explore the city / destination, how to get there: by car or public transport, where to park the car and much more! The perfect day / perfect route - the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. A fully indexed street atlas AND a pull-out map. Links, blogs, apps and more easy access to up-to-date information online. Practical information on shopping, food & drink and much more - plus a phrasebook section."

120 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2012

About the author

Marco Polo is a division of the German publishing house MairDumont, who also produce the Baedeker & Lonely Planet travel guides.

Reviews

[Tripfiction · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compact guide to the city



The guidebook opens with things to do that are free and then an ‘Only in Edinburgh’ page. And of course things to do if it rains (which, of course, it does!!!)

There is so much history to drink in from the Old Town to the New Town.

And, great to see, a small section for Bookworms and Film Buffs. You couldn’t really visit Edinburgh without reading a novel by Ian Rankin (well, we couldn’t anyway!). And maybe a trip to Rosslyn Chapel beyond the city which appeared in the Da Vinci Code.

So, it’s a good guide for cherry picking things to do on a long weekend visit.

[patrycja polczyk · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve made a good research on Edinburgh, before looking for guide books. I got this one and several others on Scribd. Since I’m paying for the subscription, I might as well compare some of the guide books. Well, it’s an ok guide, but there are few things that it misses. It’s 2012 edition, so maybe that’s it. Some links do not work, some listed places don’t work anymore. Author seem to miss some of the attractions, which I’d totally add to this guide. Some places are described very briefly, so it’s bit of a shame. In general, it’s not a bad guide, but I’d suggest getting more info online.