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1 hour 30 minutes
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Our Castle Tour enables you to skip the line 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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Edinburgh Castle
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.
4,767 reviews
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Lilli B,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
Jule was a fantastic tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. The tour gave a great overview of the castle and then finished in the centre so you can continue exploring after.
Chris C,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
Georgia was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. We recommend the tour if she is available. Thanks.
Julie,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
This tour was so interesting and our guide Koffe did such a great job explaining the extensive history with enthusiasm.
William U,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
Greg was amazing! He knew the entire history and recited it by heart. The tour was smooth and tightly organized.
Patricia M,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
This tour was our first in Edinburgh. Despite the rain, we had a great time. Our tour guide, Ian, was terrific. He had just the right amount of humor to keep everyone entertained while giving us an incredible amount of knowledge on the history of the castle. He wasn't just giving us facts. He told us the history of Scotland and kept everyone's attention. I highly recommend this tour.
Operated by Little Fish Tours