Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Overview
Available languages
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
Options
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Reviews
4,289 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time
Roxanne G,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience. Angus provided a lot of information, with a lot of humor in a very short time. Goes by quickly.
Steph at Edinburgh castle
Joel W,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Steph was a great guide. Informative, funny, adept at mixing stories, context, and history in a meaningful narrative.
Stephen is an Excellent Guide!!
Carol G,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing! Steph is a truly awesome guide. She's knowledgeable, funny, witty, and interacts with you. She stopped every so often to keep our group together. She held a green and white umbrella up so we could keep track of where she was. I would Highly Recommend her as a Guide! She's amazing!
Superb experience. Angus...
sowgandhika r,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Superb experience. Angus was an amazing guide - great sense of humour, amazing knowledge and kept us enthralled
Edingburgh Castle
GEORGE M,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Almost everything is uphill on uneven cobblestones and there was a lack of handrails for people with disabilities like myself. Going back all downhill so much easier our guide Angus was fantastic and very informative from the start of the tour. Would definitely recommend Angus to anyone
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