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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

4.89

5,071 reviews

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  • Knowledgeable and Entertaining

    Heather H,

    Oct 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Koffe was knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour. The group was a good size as well. Not too big.

  • The best way to learn Edinburgh history!

    Ashley W,

    Oct 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Put on your walking shoes and get ready for a crash course in Scottish history. Luca is a great guide who is obviously proud of his business and of Edinburgh’s storied history. Try to get a tour around noon to see the 1pm cannon!

  • Wonderful Experience

    Mackenzie R,

    Oct 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful experience and we were lucky to be guided by Koffe who was highly entertaining and a wonderful story teller!

  • Loved this Tour!

    Cassandra P,

    Oct 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ben was our guide and he was absolutely amazing! Great story teller! Humorous and informative! Absolutely recommend. :)

  • Castle tour Edinburgh

    Helen S,

    Oct 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We took a fabulous Castle tour led by Koffe, he was very personable and knowledgable guy who made it very enjoyable. He interacted with the crowd and brought history to life in an entertaining way . Highly recommend!!

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4.89
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