Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets included
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We pre-collect your tickets so that our Castle Tour gives you easy access 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 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.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Entry Fees
Gratuities
Options
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Reviews
5,258 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Castle Tour
Jacques F,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed the guided tour of the castle grounds. Ben was great and was very friendly with the group. He also provided a good history of the castle, which also added to the tour. The ability to walk the grounds after his tour added more to this experience. Would use recommend for sure!
Edinburgh Castle. Well worth climbing the hill.
barney1000000,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did our tour to Edinburgh Castle with little fish tours. It was excellent and made very interesting by our guide Kofi.
After some confusion...
Alexandra M,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00After some confusion meeting our originally scheduled guide, we were easily able to tour with a different group. Very friendly and accommodating staff. And the tour guide brought castle life! Would recommend for anyone visiting the castle. Pro tip: make sure you leave lots of time after the tour to explore on your own! The War museum is particularly interesting.
Great tour guide!
Martina P,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Although the weather was unbearable, our guide Max was lovely and the tour was still a very nice experience, entertaining and cool stories.
Our tour guide Graham was...
Mike C,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Graham was extremely friendly and knowledgeable on our castle tour. Whilst the tour was only 90 minutes we learned a great deal about the various castle areas, then on completion of the tour we were able to spend more time looking around the many different parts of the castle.
Exceptional tour guide!!!
makaylah k,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fantastic! Our tour guide Coffe was very nice and knowledgeable about the history of the castle. He made the tour very interesting by including small jokes and descriptions of what the history would have looked like, which is something I vastly prefer over reading a hundred history clips in museum exhibits. During our tour it started pouring rain and he offered his umbrella to me which was very sweet. The tour is all outside since they’re not allowed to guide groups through the building, but we were set loose in the castle and were free to wander and explore each building independently after the tour concluded. Coffe told us about what each building held and offered recommendations which were spot on. My husband and I loved the experience and would recommend it 100%!
Amazing tour with a fun experience for all.
730matj,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour , very informative and fun. We had Koffe as our guide and he was very informative and interactive with the people on his tour. We have had a few different tours with different companies but this was made into a show with facts and history chucked in. I don't do reviews unless it is amazing but on a windy wetish day in Scotland we had a very good time, we used the Edinburgh pass to book this tour and would advise any one to do this tour with or without the pass. Thank you for the laughs little fish tours
Amazing Tour, thank you...
Alfonso B,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing Tour, thank you Steph and Little Fish tours. Amazing place, Steph is a very knowledgeable and funny Tour guide
Best experience in Edinburgh thanks to Graeme the tour guide
cke0gh20,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic tour despite the weather Graeme our tour guide was fantastic. He had so much knowledge and was very enjoyable to listen to really enjoyed the whole experience. Delighted we did the tour it’s well worth doing. You can’t come to Edinburgh and not do this tour. Just brilliant
Edinburgh Castle must see
Heather D,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear comfortable shoes! We had the best time on our tour with Graeme as our guide. He was so knowledgeable about the events that have taken place at the castle. He was very friendly and helpful during the tour.
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