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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.
4,954 reviews
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Susan V,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Ben, our tour guide was excellent! He enthusiastically told us the history of Edinburgh Castle and added so much to the experience! Would recommend the tour!
Anne S,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Great time. Wear comfortable shoes/sneakers. Hilly. Guide Koffe was excellent. Great historical knowledge.
Monica M,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Our guide, Elanor had such a sense of humor and really made the tour very interesting. We've met then at the Castle as my husband is not good with walking hills
Kay H,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Make sure you get a guide that you can understand. The castle is amazing and worth seeing but do a self tour
Trudi B,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Our tour had 30 people, which was far too many. But Ben, our guide, made up for it. He was great! Very knowledgeable and very funny. He was a delight to listen to for 90 minutes. He provided a great overview of the castle and gave us tips as to which were the must see things.
Operated by Little Fish Tours