Can you walk Edinburgh in a day?

Within Edinburgh's medieval Old Town and neoclassical New Town, there's so much to experience. If you only have a day in the city, don't despair: The city is big enough to keep you entertained but compact enough that you can explore almost everything on foot.



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Within Edinburgh's medieval Old Town and neoclassical New Town, there's so much to experience. If you only have a day in the city, don't despair: The city is big enough to keep you entertained but compact enough that you can explore almost everything on foot.

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Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

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You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle. Opening times for the independent museums at the castle may vary.

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Once there, you can hop on the city's tram system or explore the city via bus or black cabs, which can be found on high streets (main thoroughfares) and other points of interests throughout town. Edinburgh's intimate size makes walking the best way to get around.

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Edinburgh Castle is a place I just HAD to visit with my friends and I was not disappointed. The castle has amazing views and is full of history and re-enactments of life as it has been in the castle over several centuries. Going to the castle is one of the most amazing and satisfying experiences I have had.

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Edinburgh has been named among the '25 Most Beautiful Cities in the World' by a renowned US travel magazine. New York-based Travel + Leisure, which has nearly five million monthly readers, included Scotland's capital in its 'by-no-means exhaustive list' of the world's most beautiful cities.

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Edinburgh is famously one of the UK's most expensive cities, but that doesn't mean it has to cost you a pretty penny – there are myriad affordable things to do on a visit here.

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