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Edinburgh Itinerary: 2 to 5 days, day by day
A castle on an old volcano, medieval closes off the Royal Mile, and a hill walk right in town. Pick a trip length to see every day written out — what to do, where to stay and what it costs.
Every trip length
Pick how long you have in Edinburgh.
Each one is a complete plan. Here is the shape of each, a line per day.
2 days in Edinburgh
- Day 1Old Town ridge, closes and classic Edinburgh views
- Day 2New Town elegance and Leith waterfront
3 days in Edinburgh
- Day 1Old Town orientation, castle views and the Royal Mile
- Day 2Castle, museum highlights and the Georgian New Town
- Day 3Calton Hill, Canongate and a final city panorama
4 days in Edinburgh
- Day 1Old Town arrival and Royal Mile orientation
- Day 2Castle ridge, gardens and Georgian New Town
- Day 3Holyrood end of the Old Town and Calton Hill
- Day 4Dean Village, waterfront flavor and departure
5 days in Edinburgh
- Day 1Old Town orientation and castle views
- Day 2Castle quarter, museum, and New Town streets
- Day 3Holyrood side and Arthur’s Seat views
- Day 4Leith waterfront and Shore day
- Day 5Dean Village, Stockbridge, and final city views
How many days do you need in Edinburgh?
3 days is the right length for a first trip to Edinburgh. That covers the castle and the Royal Mile, the Georgian New Town, a climb up Arthur's Seat and an evening in a whisky bar. With fewer days you see the highlights at a brisk pace; with more, add a day trip to Stirling or the Highlands.
See the 3-day Edinburgh itinerary →When to go, what a trip costs and what other travellers planned: Edinburgh travel guide →
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