Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Expert guided walking tour
- Access to all castle exhibits and attractions
- Explore the Royal Palace and St. Margaret's Chapel
- Enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh from the castle ramparts
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Expert guided walking tour
- Access to all castle exhibits and attractions
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Explore one the most important fortresses in the history of Scotland. Walk inside the castle for 1 hour and 10 minutes to enjoy the wonderful royal palace, where Mary Queen of Scots once lived, and admire the Great Hall of the 16th century where parties and feast took place. After the exploration with a guide, you can spend a free time inside the castle until closing time
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you understand the language for full comprehension.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods and professional equipment may be restricted.
- The castle is wheelchair accessible, but some areas may be challenging to navigate.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as parts of the tour are outdoors.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- Please note in poor weather conditions the tour will remain outdoors as access to the castle buildings is not available for tour groups
- Tour will be inside the castle walls, but outdoors, with free time after the tour to to explore the castle an to go inside every building (Museums, Royal Palace, prisons, and much more). We can not access those buildings during the tour, but the tour will still be carried out within the castle grounds.
- The castle is a complex of buildings, not a single building.
- On this tour you will be guided around Edinburgh castle, with specific stops assigned by the castle authorities.
- Bags over 30L in volume are not allawed inside the castle.
Traveler reviews
Great Experience
We had a wonderful tour and the guide was extremely knowledgeable!
Use operator as a Trojan horse to get in
Guide was creative but also seemed like she was yelling at people with her Eastern European accent. Ultimately I got in and got to see the castle. It’s way over crowded and it seems that tour operators but up all the tickets which makes it impossible to just buy entry tickets on your own.
Perfect for visitors!
Jen was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide! You can tell she loves her job and does a wonderful job keeping people engaged. Jen’s background knowledge of the military was very helpful when explaining aspects of the castle and its operations. The tour was very informative and helped people with little knowledge of the castle develop a good understanding of the history and structure. I highly recommend to visitors!
Worth it
Mel was very knowledgable and kept it fun. I recommend going to the tea room after the tour for the afternoon tea!
The best morning!
Our tour with Nick was a perfect way to spend our first morning in Edinburgh! He was so knowledgeable about the city, its history, and everything to check out once you’re in the castle. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an exciting introduction to Edinburgh!