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Exploring Edinburgh: A 3-Day Adventure

Rocío Rueda Villanúa

Rocío Rueda Villanúa

31 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through the enchanting city of Edinburgh. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the United Kingdom's capital.

Day 1
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$106

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$ 5

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
6 - 9 min

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Calton Hill
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
12 - 17 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
Free
7 - 10 min

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The Boozy Cow
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$46
4 - 5 min

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Princes Street Gardens
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Dean Village
Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings & a museum.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Braw
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 2
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$181

Royal Mile Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
4 - 5 min

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Edinburgh Castle
An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
16 - 23 min

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Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Cocktail Bar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$38
2 - 3 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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Holy Cow
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$58
Day 3
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$129

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$ 5

Hendersons Holyrood
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
10 - 12 min

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Holyrood Park
Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Royal Mile
Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Angels with Bagpipes
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$26
3 - 4 min

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St Giles' Cathedral
Grand, Gothic medieval building & Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$25
6 - 9 min

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National Museum of Scotland
Bright, modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays & a cafe.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Bobby's Sandwich Bar
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$52

Budget breakdown: $425 In total

Activities & Food:$416
Transport:$10