Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Edinburgh

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Edinburgh.

Best Time to Visit Edinburgh

Spring

Mar - May

12°C / 4°C

Chilly and brisk, spring flowers blooming

Summer

Jun - Aug

19°C / 11°C

Mild and pleasant, festival season

Fall

Sep - Nov

13°C / 6°C

Cool and atmospheric, frequent rain

Winter

Dec - Feb

7°C / 2°C

Cold and dark, cozy pub weather

Day 1

Edinburgh Castle

Morning activity: Edinburgh Castle.

The Witchery by the Castle

Lunch nearby: The Witchery by the Castle.

Royal Mile

Afternoon sightseeing: Royal Mile.

Makars Gourmet Mash Bar

Dinner in the area: Makars Gourmet Mash Bar.

Edinburgh Ghost Tour

Evening experience: Edinburgh Ghost Tour.

Day 2

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Morning activity: Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Oink

Lunch nearby: Oink.

Arthur's Seat

Afternoon sightseeing: Arthur's Seat.

The Kitchin

Dinner in the area: The Kitchin.

Scotch Whisky Experience

Evening experience: Scotch Whisky Experience.

Day 3

National Museum of Scotland

Morning activity: National Museum of Scotland.

Dishoom Edinburgh

Lunch nearby: Dishoom Edinburgh.

Calton Hill

Afternoon sightseeing: Calton Hill.

Sandy Bell's

Dinner in the area: Sandy Bell's.

Victoria Street

Evening experience: Victoria Street.

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