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3 Days in Edinburgh: Exploring the Royal City

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1 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Discover historic landmarks, lush gardens, and hidden gems. Indulge in delicious cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this royal city.

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Day 1Coffee Angel, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Dean Village, and More

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$95

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$ 5

Auberge de jeunesse edinburg

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Coffee Angel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Dean Village

Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings & a museum.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Petit Paris

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

4 - 6 min

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Edinburgh Castle

An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$31

4 - 6 min

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Amber Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Tea Time at Clarinda's, Holyroodhouse Palace, and Princes Street Gardens

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$84

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$ 5

Auberge de jeunesse edinburg

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Clarinda's Tea Room

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

5 - 8 min

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Holyrood Park

Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

A beautiful mash of great food, drink and atmosphere

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

2 - 3 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: National

National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Princes Street Gardens

Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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The Boozy Cow

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$29

Day 3Bobby's Sandwich Bar, Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, and Edinburgh Zoo

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$94

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$ 7

Auberge de jeunesse edinburg

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 26 min

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Bobby's Sandwich Bar

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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National Museum of Scotland

Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

Long-standing tower with 5 floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

11 - 14 min

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Cool Jade

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Edinburgh Zoo

Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$23

8 - 10 min

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Spice Lounge Kitchen

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Budget breakdown: $288 In total

Activities & Food:$272

Transport:$16