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Edinburgh in 3 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Edinburgh itinerary with St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh, Scott Monument. Day-by-day plan with times and food stops; personalise it with AI.

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Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases
Edinburgh (day 1–3)
When to go
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for walking between sights. Summer is busier and, in many cities, hot.

Day 1: Edinburgh

  • 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
  • 14:00 The Principal Edinburgh George Street — Perfect for culture and food lovers, with a central location and stylish rooms.
  • Afternoon St Giles' Cathedral — St Giles' Cathedral: 4.6★ (13,509 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Dishoom Edinburgh — Dishoom Edinburgh: 4.8★ (21,550 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Edinburgh

  • Morning The Milkman — The Milkman: 4.4★ (3,560 reviews), conveniently located nearby, good budget fit
  • Morning Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh — Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh: 4.7★ (2,170 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Afternoon The Standing Order — The Standing Order: good budget fit, 4.2★ (12,932 reviews)
  • Afternoon Scott Monument — Scott Monument: 4.7★ (8,000 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Makars Mash Bar — Makars Mash Bar: 4.8★ (11,007 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
  • Evening The Real Mary King's Close — The Real Mary King's Close: 4.6★ (19,869 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Edinburgh

  • Morning Lannan Bakery — Lannan Bakery: good budget fit, 4.4★ (1,659 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Dean Bridge — Dean Bridge: 4.6★ (1,172 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • 11:00 The Principal Edinburgh George Street — Perfect for culture and food lovers, with a central location and stylish rooms.
  • 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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