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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

2 days in Edinburgh

A dramatic castle, medieval closes and Highland gateways. Here's how to spend 2 days in Edinburgh: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Edinburgh trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 2 days Edinburgh itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Royal Scottish Academy~$5
The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) is the country's national academy of art. It promotes contemporary Scottish art.
12:30
Statue of David Livingstone, Edinburgh
The statue of David Livingstone in East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, is an 1876 work by Amelia Robertson Hill.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Royal Scottish Academy Building~$15
The Royal Scottish Academy building, the home of the Royal Scottish Academy, is an art museum in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is situated at the junction of The Mound and Princes Street
12:30
New Club~$5
The New Club is a private social club in the New Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1787, it is Scotland's oldest club. The club occupied premises on St Andrew Square fro
16:00
The Dome, Edinburgh~$5
The Dome is a building on George Street in New Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It currently functions as a bar, restaurant and nightclub, although it was first built as the headquarte

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What 2 days in Edinburgh costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Edinburgh: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Edinburgh?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Edinburgh without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Edinburgh?+

Start with Royal Scottish Academy, Statue of David Livingstone, Edinburgh and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Edinburgh cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?+

The best months to visit Edinburgh are May, June, July and August, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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