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Exploring Edinburgh: A 5-Day Adventure

Matteo Civale

Matteo Civale

18 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the enchanting city of Edinburgh. Discover historic landmarks, stunning parks, captivating museums, and more in this ultimate itinerary for solo travelers.

Trip to Edinburgh

Day 1
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$63

St Giles' Cathedral
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
2 - 3 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
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
Portobello Beach
Traditional seaside pursuits on the prom with sandy stretches of beach overlooking the Forth.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$50

Palace of Holyroodhouse
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
19 - 28 min

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Calton Hill
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Royal Mile
Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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National Museum of Scotland
Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$88

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$ 5

The Scotch Whisky Experience
Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: National
National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
Day 4
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$120

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$ 5

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
7 - 9 min

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Princes Street Gardens
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Edinburgh Castle
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$63
9 - 14 min

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Camera Obscura & World of Illusions
Long-standing tower with 5 floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $330 In total

Activities & Food:$320
Transport:$10