1 day · Edinburgh itinerary
Edinburgh in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Edinburgh? You can still see the Castle, walk the Royal Mile and take a ghost tour. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Edinburgh — plus the best-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Edinburgh Castle
- 2Royal Mile & Old Town
- 3Whisky tasting
- 4Ghost tour by night
Morning: Edinburgh Castle
Start with a skip-the-line visit to Edinburgh Castle for the Crown Jewels and the views.
Afternoon: the Royal Mile
Walk the Royal Mile and the Old Town’s hidden closes, with a whisky tasting.
Evening: ghosts and vaults
End with a spooky underground vaults or ghost tour after dark.
Book the experiences in this itinerary
Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Edinburgh — prices per person.
