Dawn in Edinburgh

1 day in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland and the second largest city in the country, famous for its castle architecture and many medieval castles. Let’s explore this capital in 1 day.

The 1-day exploration itinerary in Edinburgh is extremely attractive with unique locations

People who have traveled to Scotland or the United Kingdom and the capital Edinburgh for a day often tell each other that this is such a strange city, that no one who comes here is not passionate and attached to this land. . Edinburgh is considered the heart of Europe, a mecca for lovers of Western culture and history. 

Dawn in Edinburgh

Wander around the old town if you love nostalgia or participate in physical activities if you are a young and active person. All the wonderful things a day in Edinburgh brings you will surely be like a mark of memories imprinted in your mind for the days to come. Let’s take a look at our travel experience to see how to explore the capital . What’s Edinburgh like in 1 day?

One day itinerary around Edinburgh

7 am

One day in Edinburgh, waking up amidst the sweet rays of sunlight shining down through the rows of ancient trees through the window, you will somewhere hear the sound of pigeons cooing. Wake up and prepare well for a day of exploring Edinburgh – the most wonderful city in Europe.

8 a.m

Fuel up for an active day in Edinburgh by enjoying a breakfast of delicious sandwiches at Casa Amiga – a famous shop that has received many positive reviews from visitors. This is also the golden time for you to explore a city most clearly when it is not too noisy and awake.

Enjoy the panoramic view of the city on a peaceful morning

Let me tell you, Calton Hill is the most prime location, right place, right time to watch the sunrise in Edinburgh. Located right in the city center and only takes 15 minutes to climb to the top of the hill, this place is like an artistic masterpiece carved by a talented artisan. At other times of the day, this is also an ideal place for visitors to see the entire city, beach and surrounding areas; Enjoy the cool green space on a 1-day tour in Edinburgh.

10 am

Stop by Edinburgh Castle – the symbol of Scotland to visit museums and a small village with traditional Scottish architecture. This is also a suitable place for you to admire the scenery because the castle is located on a steep hill in the middle of the city center.

Castle in Edinburgh

11 a.m

On your 1-day trip to Edinburgh, remember to visit the monumental memorial located on the west side of the square facing the crowded main street of Princes. While strolling and taking photos in the garden next to the memorial, you can visit a street with ancient buildings with bold Scottish architecture. One of those buildings is New College of the University of Edinburgh.

New College University

12 pm

After the morning of a day of traveling in Edinburgh, you wander around with amazing photos, move down to St Andrew’s Square to combine sightseeing and recharge for the afternoon. Andrew Square is a public center of the city, home to a series of world-famous restaurants, eateries, pubs, bars and fashion stores. Not only that, this is also where you have the opportunity to enjoy contemporary works of art and street performances completely free of charge.

If you feel tired, you can return to the hotel to rest for the afternoon trip.

2 p.m

Continuing your day in Edinburgh, you stroll along the Royal Mile, the city’s longest, busiest tourist street. The Royal Mile is one mile long, with Edinburgh Castle at one end and Holyrood Castle at the other. In the middle of the ancient cobbled street Royal Mile is St. Giles, quite beautiful but not very impressive compared to many churches I have visited. Around the church there are two famous statues of Adam Smith, who is considered the father of economics, and the brilliant philosopher David Hume.

Royal Mile

3 pm

Enjoy coffee at the famous cafe The Elephant House – where female writer JK Rowling often visited to write the popular Harry Potter series. Then visit the National Museum – only about 200m from the cafe, learn about the history and culture of Scotland.

5 p.m

This is the ideal time to watch the sunset one day in Edinburgh, from the top of Mount Arthur’s Seat. Arthur’s Seat is the highest mountain in the city, where bright, fragrant yellow gorse flowers bloom all over the mountain slopes if you come in May. Be prepared and fully charge your electronic devices because Surely when you come here you will have to use them a lot.

7 pm

To regain energy after a whole day in Edinburgh, come enjoy delicious, nutritious, and cheap Korean food called Adamiro. Located right on the old street in the center of Edinburgh is a pretty good Korean restaurant. delicious, nutritious, and cheap called Adamiro. After that, you can find any bar or pub that interests you to chat with friends there.

9 pm

Old College

If you are a Jazz lover, go to The Jazz Bar right next to Old College. Although the shop is small, it is full of great artists. Don’t forget to make a glass of whiskey because this is a typical Scottish drink.

10 pm

Return to the hotel to rest and end your exciting and meaningful 1-day journey to explore Edinburgh!

In addition, you can refer to some very attractive UK tours .

Posted by: Bac Do