5 Days in Edinburgh: Uncover History and Delightful Cuisine

Miguel Anjos

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the historic streets of Edinburgh, immersing yourself in the captivating tales of the past. Indulge in delectable local cuisine and soak in the breathtaking views of this enchanting city. Join me on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Edinburgh

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Monumental Discoveries and Beachside Bliss

$194

$ 19

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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

8 - 11 min

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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

21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$72

Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 2Immersed in History and Cultural Delights

$221

$ 10

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$74

6 - 9 min

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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

19 - 28 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$72

8 - 11 min

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Classical 1832 building housing 18th-century anatomy specimens & visiting medical exhibitions.

No time set

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Towering monument to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, designed by architect Robert Burn.

No time set

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Royal Elegance and Artistic Wonders

$240

$ 19

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

19 - 23 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

4 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$63

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

8 - 10 min

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Built in 1831, this hilltop monument to Dugald Stewart was modeled after Athens' Tower of the Winds.

No time set

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Free

Day 4Botanical Paradise and Illusory Adventures

$225

$ 14

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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

10 - 12 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: National

National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$74

1 - 2 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

8 - 12 min

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Family attraction showing how a wealthy merchant would have lived in a house first bought in 1617.

No time set

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$25

4 - 5 min

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A bright, elegant Georgian gallery built in 1826, housing modern art and architecture exhibitions.

No time set

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Landmark sandstone stairway between tenement buildings, with views of Edinburgh Castle at the top.

No time set

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Museum tracing the design and history of money, with exhibits including Scotland's oldest banknote.

No time set

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Free

Day 5Mystical Chapels and Wildlife Encounters

$253

$ 37

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

29 - 35 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$45

26 - 32 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$72

28 - 34 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

32 - 39 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Fusing classic French technique with Scottish ingredients creates a unique dining experience in Edinburgh.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

14 - 17 min

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No time set

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Island connected to mainland by causeway at low tide, popular for walks & exploring WWII structures.

No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1227 In total

Activities & Food:$1132

Transport:$95