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Edinburgh Adventure

Eduardo Gomez

Eduardo Gomez

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the enchanting city of Edinburgh. Discover ancient castles, iconic landmarks, and fascinating museums. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Edinburgh

Day 1Unearthing History: National Mining Museum Scotland, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Scottish Parliament Building, Calton Hill
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$0

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$ 7

Calton Hill
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Holyrood Park
Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Castle Quest: Lauriston Castle, Scott Monument, The Writers' Museum, St Giles' Cathedral, National Museum of Scotland
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$94

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$ 7

Lauriston Castle
Tours of 16th-century castle with Georgian and Edwardian additions, art, relics and ornate gardens.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
16 - 20 min

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Scott Monument
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$19
8 - 11 min

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The Writers' Museum
Manuscripts and personal effects of Burns, Scott and Stevenson, exhibited in a 17th-century house.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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St Giles' Cathedral
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
6 - 9 min

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National Museum of Scotland
Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Artistic Wonders: National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One, Museum of Childhood, Surgeons' Hall Museums
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$ 7

National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museum of Childhood
18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Surgeons' Hall Museums
Classical 1832 building housing 18th-century anatomy specimens & visiting medical exhibitions.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Medieval Marvels: Edinburgh Castle, National Galleries of Scotland: National, The Real Mary King's Close, Greyfriars Kirkyard
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$150

Edinburgh Castle
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$94
7 - 10 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: National
National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Real Mary King's Close
Walking tours through the maze of hidden streets below the city, with tales by costumed guides.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$56
6 - 9 min

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Greyfriars Kirkyard
Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Cultural Delights: National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, City Art Centre, Museum of Edinburgh, The Royal Yacht Britannia
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$57

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$ 7

National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait
Scots history & celebrity portraits in a grand, red-stone Victorian gallery with a shop & cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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City Art Centre
Large exhibition space for art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Museum of Edinburgh
Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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The Royal Yacht Britannia
Large oceanic liner used by Britain's royal family on official state visits for more than 40 years.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$56

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$300
Transport:$28