2-day bus rental in Edinburgh itinerary

The destination of our bus rental in Edinburgh trip is the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh. This is the second largest city, located in the Southeast of Scotland. Due to the city’s location on a mountainous terrain and its many Georgian and medieval houses, Edinburgh is one of the most impressive cities in Europe.

Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Parliament, and the site of a major center of enlightenment, led by the University of Edinburgh. Therefore, Edinburgh is also known as “Athens of the North”. Edinburgh’s Old and New Town areas were recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1995.

Besides many world heritage sites and many historical buildings, Edinburgh is also famous for having the annual Edinburgh Festival, which lasts for 4 weeks in August. The famous festivals in this series of festivals are the Edinburgh Fringe (the world’s largest performing arts festival), Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, etc.

Through some brief overviews of Edinburgh that PTBusrental has just given you, you probably already understand a part of this city. Now, let’s join PTBusrental on the bus rental in Edinburgh to explore this city in 2 days.

Bus rental in Edinburgh in 2 days

Day 1 in bus rental in Edinburgh trip

Edinburgh Castle

The morning destination of our day 1 in bus rental in Edinburgh trip is Edinburgh castle. As a structure dating back to the Middle Ages, Edinburgh castle is a symbol of Scotland. This structure is located on top of a large volcanic rock. Bus rental in Edinburgh will take you to the gate of the castle, you just need to get off the bus and walk, exploring around the grounds of Edinburgh castle.

Edinburgh Castle is a huge castle, and you can spend several hours walking around its majestic rooms, towers and visiting its impressive exhibitions. Be sure to come see the Scottish Crown Jewels, the oldest collection in England.

Grassmarket

Continuing our journey on the first morning of the bus rental in Edinburgh, we will visit Grassmarket. Grass market is a neighborhood located next to Edinburgh Castle, just a short walk down the steep steps to reach it. Grassmarket has many restaurants, cafes, bars and many souvenir shops,…

A place people call “Diagon Alley” in real life is Victoria Street. This street is called “Diagon Alley” because this is the colorful street that inspired JK Rowling when she wrote the famous Harry Potter book. And there’s even a Harry Potter store up the street. You’ll find many unique Harry Potter wands, pens, and other fun items.

The Royal Mile

Coming to the first afternoon of the bus rental in Edinburgh, we will arrive at the Royal Mile. This is the most famous street in Edinburgh, stretching from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House Palace. This place is always busy and crowded, especially during the summer months. Join PTBusrental to discover what we can do at the Royal Mile on the bus rental in Edinburgh in day 1 trip.

• Royal Mile Shopping: there are many Whiskey shops selling countless types of alcohol produced from all over Scotland. You can participate in “wine tasting” sessions to enjoy many different flavors of Whiskey. In addition, this neighborhood also has many clothing stores, shops selling fabric and tartan clothes, knitted tweed jackets,…. and traditional costumes of Edinburgh, Scotland.
• St. Giles Cathedral: This is an important cathedral in Scotland and a victorious symbol of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. You will see a statue of John Knox, the leader of the Reformation. And this leader’s burial place is also located behind this building. Also, don’t miss, the Knights of Thistle Chapel are located inside the Chapel. You can attend free gentle sessions here.

Dinner in day 1 in bus rental in Edinburgh

Let’s come to the first evening of the bus rental in Edinburgh day 1 by enjoying dinner at Scran and Scallie. This is where many traditional Edinburgh dishes are visited by many diners. Their menu includes a number of dishes such as grilled bone marrow, beef tongue, fish, beefsteak, etc. You can have your dinner with a glass of whiskey to enhance your taste buds.

Or you can choose to enjoy the “power trio of Scottish cuisine”. That trio includes 3 items: Haggis, Tatties, Neeps.

• Haggis: Haggis is known as the “national cuisine” of Scottish cuisine. Haggis is prepared by mincing sheep’s liver, kidneys, and lungs, along with fat, onions, and oats. After that, everything will be marinated with spices, then stuffed into a sheep stomach. The final step of this dish is boiling, grilling or frying.
• Neeps: Coming to the second dish of the trio, with another name “neeps and tatties”. “Neeps” are radishes and “tatties” are potatoes. If you add butter and chives to this dish, you will have Clapshot – a dish originating from Orkney.
• Tatties: Also known as Tatties, is a Scottish-style cake that you should try. This cake is made from mashed potatoes, butter and flour. You can eat this cake with melted butter or lemongrass or baked beans.

After dinner activity

After dinner is our free play time. In this bus rental in Edinburgh trip, PTBusrental will suggest to you an interesting place that you can visit on the evening of day 1 in Edinburgh. That is Camera Obscura. 

This is an illusionary world located in the Royal Mile neighborhood. Inside, you’ll be treated to a variety of visual games and scary illusions throughout five different floors. Rooms with mirrors and various distortions will stimulate your senses. This will be a wonderful experience that you should not miss.

Day 2 in bus rental in Edinburgh trip

National Museum of Scotland

Let’s start day 2 in bus rental in Edinburgh with the first destination, National Museum of Scotland. This is the most important of Scotland’s National Museums. The National Museum of Scotland will take you on a journey through Scotland’s history, from its geological origins, the formation of the Scottish nation to the present day.

Inside the National Museum of Scotland, you can relive famous historical periods. A racing cockpit, how Jackie Stweart won the Formula 1 World Championship; Dolly the sheep – the first mammal created through cloning; The Maiden – an old guillotine used in Edinburgh many centuries ago,…

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Scottish National Gallery

Our second destination on the second morning of the bus rental in Edinburgh is the Scottish National Gallery. This is a very popular place for art lovers in Edinburgh in particular, and art lovers around the world. The building has neoclassical architecture, storing works of art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. 

Walking around the galleries, on the ground floor, you will see works of ancient artists, such as Raphael, Velasquez, Vermeer,… Up to the first floor, you will admire the collection of paintings according to Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, including works by Van Gogh, Monet, Cézanne, Seurat, … Down in the basement, you will admire the world’s largest collection of Scottish art by artists Famous localities, like Raeburn, Wilkie, McTaggart,…

Old Town walking trip

Bus rental in Edinburgh in day 2 and this afternoon, we will arrive in the Old Town area. This is the neighborhood containing the oldest and most iconic historical buildings that Scotland’s Capital city wants to preserve and protect. Along with the 18th/19th century New Town and the West End, the Old Town has also been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Calton Hill

And our second attraction on the second afternoon of the bus rental in Edinburgh trip is Calton Hill. At the end of New Town you will see Calton Hill located near Waverley Train Station. Climb the stairs of Calton Hill and you’ll admire panoramic views of Edinburgh. 

Additionally, this afternoon you will see the sunset over the Old Town as you stand at Calton Hill. You should enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery at the top of Calton Hill. Then take souvenir photos before going down and heading to dinner.

Dinner in day 2 in bus rental in Edinburgh

To end the last evening of the bus rental in Edinburgh in day 2, let’s visit some exciting parties. Edinburgh is a very vibrant city at night, with many great bars, clubs and live music venues. You can go to Pub Crawl, a place where you can meet a lot of people from around the world, because many foreign tourists come to this place. The staff here will show you how to party like a local Edinburgh person.

Or sample some local delicacies

If you don’t like to party, then you can end bus rental in Edinburgh in day 2 with a meal of local Edinburgh dishes. PTBusrental will suggest to you some interesting dishes of Edinburg.

• Rowies: Made from flour, lard, salt and butter, Rowies are a Scottish specialty and are often bought by many tourists as gifts for friends and relatives. 
• Baisin Shortbread: Baisin Shortbread cakes are the perfect combination of the delicate, natural sweetness of raisins and the gentle aroma of Rhum. In addition, the main ingredients to make this cake are butter, flour, almonds, eggs, sugar, salt.
• Dundee Cake: Like the two types of cakes above, Dundee is also an authentic Scottish cuisine. This is a fruit cake made from raisins and currants. But depending on the recipe, the baker can add many other ingredients such as cherries, almonds,…
• Cullen Skink fish soup: This is a famous dish from the land of the Scottish island of Skye. Cullen Skink is prepared quite elaborately from ingredients such as smoked fish, potatoes and onions.
• Oatmeal: Scottish oatmeal is made from oats mixed with water or milk. Then we can use it with sugar, honey, fruit, etc. And to make this traditional dish of Scottish cuisine the most delicious, you can add a little whiskey.
• Cranachan: This is a popular but very popular dessert in Scotland. This dish also appears on many menus of famous restaurants in Scotland. The ingredients to make Cranachan are all very good for health, including cream, honey, oatmeal soaked in whiskey, raspberries,…

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Bus rental in Edinburgh in 2 days with PTBusrental

With the attractions and many interesting activities that PTBusrental has just suggested, we hope that you will have a meaningful and memorable bus rental in Edinburgh. And if you need a “companion”, let PTBusrental be your companion. 

PTBusrental is a company specializing in providing bus rental services in Edinburgh in particular and in Europe in general. With over 15 years of experience in the travel industry, we can help you design a private tour with bus rental in Edinburgh according to your requirements and preferences. 

Please feel free to express your requests to us. PTBusrental will always welcome, listen and fully support your trip. See you in the bus rental in Edinburgh section to discover what to see in Edinburgh in 2 days.