Things to do on Thursday afternoon in Edinburgh (GB)

Crowd levels and popular times for Edinburgh on Thursday afternoon: Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse (Historical)
Canongate Edinburgh EH8 8DX United Kingdom
4.6

Palace of Holyroodhouse is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Fridays.

The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history. Open throughout the year, the Palace of Holyroodhouse stands at the end of Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Waverley Market (Shopping center)
3/48 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ United Kingdom
4.0

Waverley Market is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Shop, drink & dine in the heart of Edinburgh at Waverley Market.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

St Giles' Cathedral (Church)
High St Edinburgh EH1 1RE United Kingdom
4.6

St Giles' Cathedral is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Booking Office - JD Wetherspoon (Beer)
17 Waverley Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1BQ United Kingdom
4.1

The Booking Office - JD Wetherspoon is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 15 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The pub is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers free refills (all day every day) on tea and Lavazza coffee. For lunch and dinner, there are lighter bites, with deli deal options and vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas. Wetherspoon has championed a wide range of drinks, including real ales, craft beers, gins and soft drinks. Table service is available via the Wetherspoon app, using our unlimited free Wi-Fi. This pub has step-free access.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

Makars Mash Bar (Restaurant)
9-12 Bank St Edinburgh EH1 2LN United Kingdom
4.8

Makars Mash Bar is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

The world famous Makars Gourmet Mash Bar. Scottish Tradition comfort with vegetarian and vegan options in a cosy atmosphere. Winner of the TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Awards 5 years running and awarded UK #1 for Everyday Eats in 2022 !

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

The Devil's Advocate (Beer)
9 Advocate's Cl Edinburgh EH1 1ND United Kingdom
4.5

The Devil's Advocate is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 1-2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The Devil’s Advocate is a bar & restaurant in the historic and atmospheric Old Town of Edinburgh. Situated in an old Victorian pump house hidden away up Advocate’s Close. Featuring a mezzanine dining area, a terrace and a 300 strong whisk(e)y shelf, innovative cocktails, wines and beers alongside quality, seasonal Scottish menus that provide a modern dining experience.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

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