Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Attraction
Day 2 focuses on Attraction with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Royal Mile, continue through curated stops, and close near National Galleries of Scotland: National. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 240 minutes on-location in Edinburgh.
Estimated day cost
£37.34
Entry, food & local transport estimates.
Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.
Stop 1
8:30 AM
to 10:00 AM
Royal Mile
Attraction
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Rated 4.7 / 5
Edinburgh Family Discovery Route stop in Edinburgh: explore Royal Mile as a attraction 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
£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 2
1:00 PM
to 2:30 PM
Princes Street Gardens
Nature
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Rated 4.7 / 5
Edinburgh Family Discovery Route 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 3
5:00 PM
to 5:30 PM
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Attraction
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Rated 4.7 / 5
Edinburgh Family Discovery Route 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
MapTransfer to National Galleries of Scotland: National
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
National Galleries of Scotland: National
Museum
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rated 4.7 / 5
Edinburgh Family Discovery Route stop in Edinburgh: explore National Galleries of Scotland: National as a museum 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
£11.4
Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.
The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, 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 Royal Mile keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.
Getting around
This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.
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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.