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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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4,293 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Grachwalski,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
We had very knowledgeable tour guide, Ben, who made the tour both interesting and entertaining. We learned a lot about Scottish history. We definitely recommend this tour.
Elaine N,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
Simply the best! Ben was magnificent! Not to mention nice to look at! He knows his history! Obviously loves his job and people
Roxanne G,
Apr 23, 2025
- Viator
Great experience. Angus provided a lot of information, with a lot of humor in a very short time. Goes by quickly.
Joel W,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
Steph was a great guide. Informative, funny, adept at mixing stories, context, and history in a meaningful narrative.
Carol G,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
Absolutely 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!
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Operated by Little Fish Tours