Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Overview
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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.
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Reviews
5,169 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good
Alison B,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dress really warmly. Great guide.Alastair was great but it was a freezing and rainy day! Would come again.
Our guide Koffy shared a...
Hidie N,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Koffy shared a lot of interesting stories about Edinburgh Castle and the history of Scotland. Very interesting tour.
Castle and a dram
lyoung60,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely tour! So interesting and our guide was witty, knowledgeable and would be the perfect friend to have a whiskey with!
Rain or shine, it was a...
Aubrey M,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rain or shine, it was a great time! We had Ben as our tour guide. He was very personable and energetic. He stayed engaged for the duration of our tour. As we walked from point to point, Ben answered questions and chatted with the group. We had a great lesson in the history of the castle as well as a summary of Scotland’s history (as much as he could share in 90 mins). We enjoyed the tour and would book again.
Wrap up warm in the...
Mark c,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wrap up warm in the winter months...................................................................
Edinburgh Castle is a must do tour!
Janet A,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved our walking tour of the Edinburgh castle! Kauffe (sp?) was our tour guide and he was fantastic! He was a wealth of knowledge and shared it in an engaging and entertaining manner. Little Fish tours are very fortunate to have him on their team! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh!
Review
Sue C,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben is an excellent guide and story teller. The information given was easily understandable and he kept everything light
We traveled through the...
April W,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We traveled through the castle and learned about its history. The guide explained the all the different buildings that we could visit on our own time. My favorite building was the chapel. We had wonderful weather and enjoyed the whiskey tastings.
Great Edinburgh Castle tour.
JoAnn W,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Greg our guide was excellent. In 1 1/2 hrs we knew so much of Scottish history and the castle’s history. I would totally ask for Greg!
Lovely experience
yasminebY6994VQ,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Koffe was an incredible tour guide and made the experience great, even in the rain. I would highly recommend this tour if you’re planning to go visit the castle.
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