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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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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.
4,593 reviews
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Jacquelyn R,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
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.
Aditi P,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
Be prepared for a long steep walk so wear suitable shoes. Very informative and interesting tour. Beautiful view from the top.
Janet B,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
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!
Jennifer J,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
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.
Natalie L,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
Allison did a great job of highlighting the area and history. Great storyteller and knowledgable. Answered all our questions.
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