Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

4.9 (5,901 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

We pre-collect your tickets so that our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.

Tour leaves from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith.

Options

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Spanish- Castillo de Edinburgo

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Entry Fees
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 1h
    You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. It is worth to note that we can not take you inside any of the Caste Buildings (no tour operator can) but we will give you the rich history of the Castle, it's place in Scottish history and many of it's more unusual tales so that after the tour you will be able to explore the Castle with a much deeper understanding than a casual visitor.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas with Little Fish logo and speak to our staff when you arrive.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.
  • Bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside the castle and the castle does not provide a locker system for the storage of luggage.
  • Tour DOES NOT MEET AT THE CASTLE, the tour begins from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith
  • Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
  • Edinburgh Castle is built on top of the core of an old volcano, the ground is often uneven and at times steep. Be prepared to be on your feet for the full duration of the tour. People with mobility issues may not get the most from this tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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