A Day Exploring Edinburgh

Day 1: Historic Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

8:00 AM

Breakfast at The Elephant House

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at The Elephant House, known as the 'birthplace of Harry Potter' where J.K. Rowling wrote some of her early novels.
Walk to The Elephant House, located in the Old Town area near Edinburgh Castle.
GBP 10, 1 hour

9:30 AM

Visit Edinburgh Castle

Explore the historic Edinburgh Castle, offering stunning views of the city and rich Scottish history.
Walk up Castlehill from The Elephant House to reach Edinburgh Castle.
GBP 18, 2-3 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at The Royal Mile

Enjoy a traditional Scottish lunch along the famous Royal Mile, filled with charming shops and historic buildings.
Walk down the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle towards Holyrood Palace.
GBP 15, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Explore Holyrood Palace

Visit the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland and wander through the beautiful gardens and state apartments.
Walk from the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace at the end of the street.
GBP 15, 1-2 hours

3:30 PM

Hike Arthur's Seat

End your day with a hike up Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano in the heart of the city, offering panoramic views of Edinburgh.
Walk from Holyrood Palace to the base of Arthur's Seat for the hike.
Free, 2-3 hours
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