6 Days in Edinburgh: A Journey Through History and Adventure

Estef Dueñas

5 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Edinburgh, where ancient marvels and modern wonders collide. Discover hidden gems, explore iconic landmarks, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through history and adventure!

Trip to Edinburgh

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Deep Sea Wonders to Artistic Delights

$174

$ 19

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

16 - 20 min

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Sea life aquarium with seal enclosure and shark tank with 112-metre walk-through acrylic tunnel.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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1.5-mile-long red railway bridge, opened in 1890 & crossing the Forth estuary.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

8 - 11 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One

Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Beach Bliss and Enchanting Tales

$193

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$22

1 - 2 min

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Traditional seaside pursuits on the prom with sandy stretches of beach overlooking the Forth.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$58

2 - 3 min

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Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Tea Time, Majestic Views, and Hidden Gems

$154

$ 14

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

5 - 8 min

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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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$50

19 - 28 min

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Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

10 - 12 min

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Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Exploring the Royal Mile and Whisky Tasting

$192

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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A 70-minute tour through 1,000 years of Scottish history via underground rides & live shows.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

Scots history & celebrity portraits in a grand, red-stone Victorian gallery with a shop & cafe.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$50

1 - 2 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$44

9 - 11 min

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Historical hilltop memorial to soldiers & sailors from Scotland who perished in the Napoleonic Wars.

No time set

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Free

Day 5Gardens, Illusions, and Artistic Treasures

$177

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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A beautiful mash of great food, drink and atmosphere

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

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

5 - 8 min

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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The Hub Cafe & Restaurant, Castlehill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh

Cafe Hub in Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a stylish location in which to enjoy lunch or a meal

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$20

Day 6From Castle Views to Exotic Flavors

$216

$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$63

11 - 14 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$46

3 - 4 min

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

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$45

8 - 10 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$46

Budget breakdown: $1160 In total

Activities & Food:$1105

Transport:$55