3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary
3 days in Edinburgh Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United Kingdom vacation planner
Route & dates
View / edit route
Edinburgh
— 2 nights
Find places to stay »
Change
View full calendar
3
days
Edinburgh
3
days
/2/edinburgh-castle--487394015.jpg)
Athens of the North
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, nature, nightlife, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Paul's & St George's Church (Ps & Gs Church), get curious at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat.
For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Edinburgh attractions site .
If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airports are Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow International Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. In January, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Edinburgh
Accommodations
Get expert advice on where to stay in Edinburgh.
Find places to stay »
Highlights from your plan
/0/edinburgh-castle--487394015.jpg)
Edinburgh Castle
10:00am, Sun Jan 28
/0/arthurs-seat--1850038366.jpg)
Arthur's Seat
2:00pm, Sat Jan 27
/0/national-museum-of-scotland-1493169072.jpg)
National Museum of Scotland
10:00am, Sat Jan 27
Similar Plans
4 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
April, teens, kids, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife, popular
PREFERENCES: April, teens, kids, outdoors, historic sites, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
4 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM IRELAND
January, slow & easy, popular
PREFERENCES: January
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Slow & easy
5 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
January, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: January
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
2 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
January, popular
PREFERENCES: January
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
32 days in South America & Europe
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
March, popular
PREFERENCES: March
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
3 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
January, popular
PREFERENCES: January
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
5 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
August, teens, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife, popular
PREFERENCES: August, teens, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
5 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM GREECE
November, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, slow & easy, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: November, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Slow & easy
4 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM
February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: February, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
6 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM DENMARK
May, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, hidden gems
PREFERENCES: May, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems
PACE: Medium
4 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM TURKEY
January, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular
PREFERENCES: January, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular
PACE: Medium
5 days in Edinburgh
BY A USER FROM GERMANY
May, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums, fast-paced, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: May, kids, culture, outdoors, relaxing, beaches, historic sites, museums
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Fast-paced
View more plans