Complete 6-day guide to Edinburgh, UK with Top attractions and For kids

Day 2 starts at Arthur's Seat at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore this iconic hill. Travel by bus or taxi, taking about 15 minutes and costing around £10. Next, head to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions at 11:30 AM for 90 minutes of fun; it's a 10-minute taxi ride (~£7). Finally, enjoy Dynamic Earth at 1:30 PM for 2 hours, just a 15-minute walk from your last stop.

Day 3 starts at The Scotch Whisky Experience at 9 AM - allow 90 minutes for the tour. Next, take a 15-minute walk to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, starting around 11 AM for 2 hours of exploration (free entry). Finally, head to St Giles' Cathedral at 1:30 PM by a 10-minute bus ride (~£1.50), allowing 1 hour to admire the architecture.

Day 4 starts at National Galleries of Scotland at 9 AM - allow 2 hours to explore. Travel 10 minutes via taxi (~£10) to The Royal Yacht Britannia, arriving by 11:30 AM for a 2-hour visit. Afterward, take a 10-minute taxi (~£10) to The Meadows, arriving by 2 PM for a refreshing 90-minute stroll. Enjoy a balanced mix of culture and leisure throughout your day!

Start at Palace of Holyroodhouse at 9 AM - allow 2 hours for the visit. Take a 5-minute taxi ride (~£10) to Surgeons' Hall Museums, arriving by 11:30 AM; stay for 1.5 hours. For a scenic finale, take a 10-minute taxi (~£8) to Braid Hills by 1:30 PM, enjoying views for 2 hours. All locations are well-placed near the city center.

Day 6 starts at Edinburgh Zoo at 9 AM - allow 4 hours to explore. Take a 20-minute taxi (~£15) to Deep Sea World for your 1:30 PM visit (allow 2 hours). Finally, take a 30-minute taxi (~£20) to the Scottish Storytelling Centre at 4 PM - enjoy an hour of storytelling magic. This itinerary is set by proximity to the city center for convenience.