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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Entry Fees

Gratuities

What To Expect

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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.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

Reviews

4.90

4,593 reviews

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  • Great tour!

    Jacquelyn R,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Koffee was an amazing guide!! The tour was an amazing experience so excellent. The castle was sold out of tickets directly and this was a great way of us to actually get into the castle a sold out day plus learned a lot in the process highly recommend.

  • Be prepared for a long...

    Aditi P,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Be prepared for a long steep walk so wear suitable shoes. Very informative and interesting tour. Beautiful view from the top.

  • Awesome time and very engaging!

    Janet B,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Coffee was awesome! Way more engaging than any other tour guide we passed along the way. Great experience and made us want to learn more!

  • Fantastic Tour

    Jennifer J,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Educational and entertaining tour of the Edinburgh castle. Steph was really great and kept the tour interesting and fun. Highly recommend the 12noon tour so you can enjoy the 1pm canon fire.

  • Allison did a great job...

    Natalie L,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Allison did a great job of highlighting the area and history. Great storyteller and knowledgable. Answered all our questions.

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