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Exploring Edinburgh: A 4-Day Adventure

Jean-Paul de Sousa Aguiló

Jean-Paul de Sousa Aguiló

5 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through the enchanting city of Edinburgh. Discover historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the United Kingdom's capital.

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Viator

Day 1
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$126

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$ 5

Coffee Angel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
11 - 16 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
7 - 9 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Howies
Howies Waterloo at the foot of Calton Hill. Informal. Set prices. Seasonal Scottish food. Lunch 2 courses £8.95 Al fresco dining, full wedding license, open 7 days a week. Booking at peak times a must.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$46
4 - 6 min

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Calton Hill
Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Nelson Monument
Towering monument to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar, designed by architect Robert Burn.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hemma
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$36
3 - 4 min

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Museum of Edinburgh
Reproductions of the city's social and industrial history in a cluster of fine historic buildings.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$118

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$ 10

Hendersons Holyrood
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
12 - 15 min

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Arthur's Seat
Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Holyrood Park
Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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The Beach House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
1 - 2 min

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Portobello Beach
Traditional seaside pursuits on the prom with sandy stretches of beach overlooking the Forth.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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The Skylark
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$58
Day 3
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$104

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$ 5

Cairngorm Coffee Co West End
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Dean Village
Bucolic village abutting a tranquil stream, with gardens, 19th-century buildings & a museum.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Princes Street Gardens
Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Jolly Judge
Low beamed ceilings, log fire and a tranquil atmosphere, this is Scottish hospitality at its best. Sample the wide range of malt whiskies, real ales and tempting bar lunches.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
1 - 2 min

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The Writers' Museum
Manuscripts and personal effects of Burns, Scott and Stevenson, exhibited in a 17th-century house.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 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
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Edinburgh Larder
Freshly prepared food in a lovely cafe just off the Royal Mile. Cakes, brownies, seasonal soups & sandwiches w/quality Scottish produce.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$52
2 - 3 min

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Museum of Childhood
18th-century buildings housing toy and games collections, exhibitions, puppet theatre and gift shop.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$92

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$ 5

Coates Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
13 - 20 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One
Modern art collection from Miro to Hockney, alongside new exhibitions, sculpture park and cafe.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Johnnie Walker Princes Street
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Makars Gourmet Mash Bar
A beautiful mash of great food, drink and atmosphere
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
2 - 3 min

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National Galleries of Scotland: National
National collection including European masterpieces & Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Royal Mile
Buzzing street linking Edinburgh Castle with Holyrood Palace, lined with quaint eateries & shops.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Albanach
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$44

Budget breakdown: $463 In total

Activities & Food:$440
Transport:$23