Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

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

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

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4,528 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Humorous Historical Commentary
Bradford C,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Greg, provided a great historical overview of Scottish history and with great candor! Really enjoyed his views of history and from English and Scottish viewpoints. He pulled it all together.
Our tour guide, Staph was...
Ali A,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Staph was excellent—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of interesting facts that brought each location to life. They kept the group engaged with their storytelling and made sure everyone felt included and comfortable throughout the trip. Their enthusiasm and passion for the area really enhanced the experience, making it both fun and educational.
Excite and inform!
Kelly W,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Greg was an amazing guide and so entertaining! They even accommodated our reservation as our flight was canceled and we had to reschedule our flights for a day later. 10/10
It was very informative with a touch of humor. We really enjoyed it.
Tara G,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We took a tour of Edinburgh castle with Ben. We highly recommend a tour with him! It was very informative with a touch of humor. We really enjoyed it.
Pleasant surprise
paul b,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lots of walking… crowded on weekends………………………………………..,.:..:…………………:…. Dumb review to require all characters be used.