Day1
Day 1 - Royal Mile and Old Town Essentials
approximately 4km£60-90
09:00
Edinburgh Castle
Scotland's most visited attraction sits on an extinct volcano overlooking the city. See the Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and the One O'Clock Gun firing ceremony at 1pm daily except Sundays.
2.5 hours£19.50
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12:00
The Royal Mile
Walk down Edinburgh's historic spine from Castle to Palace, passing St Giles Cathedral and narrow closes. Stop at Deacon's Cafe for lunch and browse the tourist shops, though prices are inflated here.
2 hoursFree to walk
Walk downhill (5 minutes)
15:30
Calton Hill
Climb this 100-meter hill for panoramic views over Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. Visit the National Monument and Nelson Monument, then catch sunset if visiting in evening.
1.5 hoursFree
Walk via North Bridge (15 minutes)
Lunch
Deacon's Cafe on Royal Mile
Dinner
The Witchery by the Castle