Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket

4.5 (76 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Start by meeting your guide at the entrance to Advocates Close. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter Edinburgh Castle.

As you discover the castle grounds, hear stories about how this fortress was once the residence for Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. Take a snap of the six-tonnes Mons Meg (a medieval cannon), and admire the Royal Palace.

Afterwards, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace, and step inside St Margaret's Chapel, Scottish National War Memorial and more.

What's included

  • Guided tour in English (1.5 hours)
  • Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
  • Multilingual city audio tour (downloadable app only)
  • Tips for the guide
  • Optional Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)
  • Headset and mobile device

What to expect

  1. Advocate's Close
    Pass by
    Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot.
  2. Edinburgh Castle
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy a guided tour of the castle highlights, and hear stories about how this royal residence was also a prison. You'll explore the castle grounds, and dive into 900 years of history. After your tour ends, you may discover inside the buildings at your own pace, including the Royal Palace and St Margaret's Chapel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot.

End point

After your tour concludes, you may explore inside the buildings independently at your own pace.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
  • This tour covers the castle grounds and is outdoors only as guides cannot access inside of the buildings during the tour. After the tour ends, you may explore inside the buildings independently.
  • Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.
  • Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Edinburgh city audio guide before arrival.
  • Areas of the Edinburgh Castle grounds may be closed on short notice by the castle authorities.
  • Some areas may be temporarily unavailable.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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