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Dundee is a dynamic and compact city that’s becoming a modern wonder. Dundee holidays offer science, historic ships and museums for the whole family. There's also plenty of culture with theatres, arts centres, coffee shops and cool bars, as well as walking routes and striking architecture.
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Things to do in Dundee
Get planning what you’ll see and do in the city and beyond and explore some of Dundee’s top attractions.

11 free attractions in Dundee
Discover amazing free attractions and things to do in Dundee.

Arts & Culture
Discover the city's arts & culture scene with a range of fascinating attractions and events.

Shopping in Dundee
Find a wide selection of fashion, artwork and food & drink products for the perfect gift or holiday souvenir.
V&A Tartan Exhibition
Take a radical new look at one of the world’s best-known textiles at the V&A Dundee

9 Must-visit Hidden Gems in Dundee
Explore the secret spots & attractions of Dundee, from one of the oldest ships in the world, and fantastic bars and cafes, to science-themed days out.
Inspiration for Dundee Breaks
Find the right accommodation in Dundee to suit your budget.

Hotel Indigo Dundee, an IHG Hotel
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Places to stay
From 5-star luxury at a city centre hotel to a self-catering break on the outskirts right by the countryside, there’s a great choice of accommodation in Dundee.

Street art mural, Dundee
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Tours, Route and Trails
Check out our ideas for day trips and tours in and around the city.
Map of Dundee
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Travel to and around Dundee
Getting to
Train
Dundee is easy to reach by train from many train stations in Scotland and the rest of the UK via Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Dundee can also be reached from London with the Caledonian Sleeper, an overnight rail service which links London with a number of Scottish cities and destinations. Travel in the uptmost comfort and style and wake up refreshed and ready to explore. The station is just a 5-minute walk away from Dundee city centre.
Bus and coach
Megabus and Citylink run frequent services to Dundee from major cities across the UK. FlixBus also operates a service from Dundee to Bristol which offers connections to Manchester, Birmingham and Carlisle.
Go green and travel to Dundee on an electric bus with Ember which offers frequent services running to Dundee from Edinburgh & Glasgow.
Driving
Dundee is approximately a 90 minute drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, and just over an hour to Aberdeen and approximately 2 and a half hours to Inverness.
Check out journey times to Dundee
Flying
Dundee Airport is a 10-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the city centre.
There are currently direct flights from London City, Belfast City and Shetland which run throughout the week.
Find more information on travel to Dundee by air
Getting around
Bus and coach
Dundee is fairly compact, and it’s easy to get to most places on foot or by bike. You can also take advantage of the local bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach, with buses departing regularly from High Street to Broughty Ferry. FlixBus also operates regular services to and from Dundee to Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline.
Plan your journey with Xplore Dundee
Travel passes
Dundee PlusBus gives you unlimited bus travel on services run by Xplore Dundee and Stagecoach around the urban area of Dundee city and Tayport.
Walking
Dundee can be easily explored on foot with most key attractions within walking distance of each other.
Cycling
Embark on a cycling adventure around Dundee. You'll find plenty of routes here and if you've left your bike at home, you can hire one at many local bike shops dotted across the city.
Taxi
Book a taxi from a range of taxi and minicab services around the city.
Vehicle hire
If you have a preference to drive, you can hire a vehicle to explore further afield.
What's on in Dundee

Dundee Science Centre
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Events
Find out what’s on in Dundee with local events and festivals including theatre, food & drink and family-friendly events.
Places to Eat in Dundee
Find ideas on where to try Scottish food & drink in Dundee.
Loco Rita's, Dundee
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Food & Drink
There’s a great selection of places to eat in Dundee.
A tip from your local expert

VisitScotland Information Centre
© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam
Take in a birds eye view of Dundee City from the 'Dome' at Discovery Point, home to the iconic ship, RRS Discovery. Enjoy all this from the edge of the River Tay, Scotland's longest River.
Margaret
Assistant iCentre Manager, Dundee
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