Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Nature
Day 2 focuses on Nature with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Holyrood Park, continue through curated stops, and close near Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 300 minutes on-location in Edinburgh.
Estimated day cost
£26.88
Entry, food & local transport estimates.
Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.
Stop 1
8:30 AM
to 10:00 AM
Holyrood Park
Nature
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rated 4.8 / 5
Edinburgh Culture and Food Explorer stop in Edinburgh: explore Holyrood Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.
Best way to reach
Planned arrival
Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.
Expected spend
£0.95
Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.
Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, UK
MapTransfer to Royal Mile
35 minsMetro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.
Stop 2
1:00 PM
to 2:30 PM
Royal Mile
Attraction
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rated 4.7 / 5
Edinburgh Culture and Food Explorer stop in Edinburgh: explore Royal Mile as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.
Best way to reach
Metro or taxi
Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.
Expected spend
£6.65
Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.
Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
MapTransfer to Princes Street Gardens
35 minsMetro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.
Stop 3
5:00 PM
to 6:30 PM
Princes Street Gardens
Nature
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Rated 4.7 / 5
Edinburgh Culture and Food Explorer stop in Edinburgh: explore Princes Street Gardens as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.
Best way to reach
Metro or taxi
Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.
Expected spend
£0.95
Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.
Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2HG, UK
MapTransfer to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
35 minsMetro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.
Stop 4
8:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Attraction
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rated 4.7 / 5
Edinburgh Culture and Food Explorer stop in Edinburgh: explore Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.
Best way to reach
Metro or taxi
Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.
Expected spend
£6.65
Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.
Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK
MapLunch
Dishoom Edinburgh
Food
3a St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, UK
Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Edinburgh.
Dinner
Makars Mash Bar
Food
9-12 Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LN, UK
Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Edinburgh.
Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Edinburgh. Eat where locals queue.
Typical meal: from £8.55
Getting to Edinburgh
Where to stay
Central Edinburgh · from £85.5/night
A central base near Holyrood Park keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.
Getting around
Several stops are spread out / outdoors with limited public transport — a rental car saves a lot of time.
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Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.