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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

5,150 reviews

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  • Absolutely excellent tour...

    Anna D,

    Oct 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely excellent tour given by Naomi. Loved all the historical background and geological information she gave during her tour. Couldn’t be happier with our tour!

  • This is a fantastic tour,...

    Tony H,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a fantastic tour, our guide was both informative and highly entertaining and engaging. We got a real sense of the storied history of the Castle, while a really enjoyable and fun experience (despite the damp weather), thank you!

  • Fabulous

    Susan W,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The castle is wonderful and so full of history also great views Georgia Barry was fabulous knowledgeable and just a cool person

  • Great tour of Edinburgh Castle!

    sandra w,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Max was amazing! You can see how excited he is about telling the story of the Edinburgh castle. Great tour!

  • Fantastic family experience

    Ashani C,

    Oct 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sybella was fantastic. Entertaining and informative. In inclement weather we had a warm glow! Thank you very much.

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