6 Days in Edinburgh: A Journey through History and Culinary Delights

Wynie chan

29 Nov 2023

Embark on a 6-day adventure in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, where you'll uncover ancient marvels and indulge in authentic cuisine. From hidden closes to majestic castles, this itinerary has it all.

Trip to Edinburgh

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Angels, Closes, and Cathedrals

$93

$ 5

Six Brunton Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$19

2 - 3 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Manuscripts and personal effects of Burns, Scott and Stevenson, exhibited in a 17th-century house.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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A beautiful mash of great food, drink and atmosphere

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

Day 2War, Kirkyards, and Local Delights

$111

$ 5

Six Brunton Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Edinburgh Castle's exhibition tracing Scotland's military history from 17th-century to present day.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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105 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SG (1st Floor)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$37

2 - 3 min

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Puritan reformer's home dating from 1470 now hosting storytelling tours and historic exhibits.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Freshly prepared food in a lovely cafe just off the Royal Mile. Cakes, brownies, seasonal soups & sandwiches w/quality Scottish produce.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 3Italian Flavors and Castle Exploration

$126

$ 5

Six Brunton Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

9 - 11 min

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Recreated 17th-century garden against a church wall, with sheltered parterres, shrubbery & trees.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 4Tea, Palaces, and Parliament

$120

Six Brunton Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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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$25

4 - 6 min

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Curves and angles line this bold modern building with oak and granite interior, plus guided tours.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$37

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 5Cafes, Yachts, and Royal Treats

$115

$ 5

Six Brunton Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$26

11 - 16 min

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Abbey in a spectacular setting, with free tours by wardens clad in ancient hunting Stewart tartan.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Our menu is made up of tasty Italian dishes from pizza, pasta and risotto to salads and indulgent desserts but always with a twist – like a classic Carbonara with a chorizo crumb or a traditional garlic bread with mozzarella & ‘Nduja sausage...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 6Hidden Gems, Chapels, and Culinary Delights

$108

$ 12

Six Brunton Place Guest House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$23

5 - 6 min

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Appointment-only exploration of mysterious, hand-carved tunnels and caverns, with a visitor centre.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

21 - 26 min

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Baking hearty tatties in Edinburgh since 1983, The Baked Potato Shop is renowned throughout the world for its huge potato sizes and commitment to serving fresh vegan/vegetarian fare.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

1 - 2 min

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