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Edinburgh itineraries
Day-by-day trip plans for every travel style and duration — from first-time city breaks to Highland road trips
Edinburgh in one day: the essential first-timer itinerary
1 days — easy — mid-range
Dark and haunted Edinburgh: 2-day dark tourism itinerary
2 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh in two days: first-timer itinerary
2 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh on a budget: 2-day itinerary under £60 per day
2 days — easy — budget
Edinburgh for couples: a romantic weekend itinerary
2 days — easy — mid-range
Harry Potter Edinburgh: 2-day film fan itinerary
2 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh in three days: the complete itinerary
3 days — moderate — mid-range
Edinburgh Hogmanay: 3-day New Year itinerary
3 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh with kids: 3-day family itinerary
3 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh Fringe Festival itinerary: 4 days in August
4 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh, St Andrews, and Fife: 4-day slow travel itinerary
4 days — moderate — mid-range
Edinburgh for whisky lovers: 4-day distillery itinerary
4 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh and Glasgow: 5-day two-cities itinerary
5 days — easy — mid-range
Edinburgh and the Highlands: 5-day itinerary
5 days — moderate — mid-range
Top experiences to book in Edinburgh
Bookable activities with verified prices and instant confirmation on GetYourGuide.
Edinburgh Castle: guided walking tour with entry ticket
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Scottish Highlands tour
Edinburgh: the original underground tour
Edinburgh: Harry Potter magical guided walking tour
Edinburgh: the Scotch Whisky Experience tour and tasting
Edinburgh: City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour
Edinburgh: food tour with Scotch, haggis, secret dish & more
