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Exploring Edinburgh: A 5-Day Adventure

Graziella Villa

Graziella Villa

16 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the enchanting city of Edinburgh. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine.

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Day 1
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$182

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
2 - 3 min

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Greyfriars Bobby's grave
Life-size statue of a 19th-century Skye terrier said to have sat by his owner's grave for 14 years.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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National Museum of Scotland
Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Tang's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
Che
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
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$264

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$ 10

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 14 min

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Scott Monument
Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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St Giles' Cathedral
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
23 - 28 min

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Rosslyn Chapel
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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$30
6 - 9 min

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Cafe Vivo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$74
11 - 16 min

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Palace of Holyroodhouse
The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques & relics.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$50
Wedgwood the Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$178

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$ 14

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
6 - 9 min

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Directions

Ross Fountain
Garden-side, cast-iron fountain from 1872 representing science, arts, poetry & industry.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Guided tours of a boutique production facility, with tastings & demonstrations of copper stills.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
6 - 8 min

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St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
Gothic, 19th-century Episcopal cathedral that towers over the city and offers daily choral services.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Kenji Sushi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
3 - 4 min

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Stockbridge Market
Sunday food market featuring artisanal goods from local producers & stalls for global street fare.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
The Stockbridge Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$205

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 14 min

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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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$63
1 - 2 min

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Royal Mile
Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Bella Italia
Our spacious Northbridge Italian restaurant is perfectly positioned in the centre of Edinburgh Old Town, midway between the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse. Join us for authentic Italian dining, with fantastic twists on old classics...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$74
The Baked Potato Shop
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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
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$140

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

National Galleries of Scotland: National
National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Writers' Museum
Manuscripts and personal effects of Burns, Scott and Stevenson, exhibited in a 17th-century house.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Greyfriars Kirkyard
Church with a shop & museum, telling the story of the famously loyal dog, Greyfriars Bobby.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Wedgwood the Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
5 - 8 min

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Museum of Edinburgh
Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
David Bann
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Sleek rooms and suites in a polished hotel with 2 restaurants, a sauna and an indoor pool.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $990 In total

Activities & Food:$967
Transport:$23