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.
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.
Options
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Spanish- Castillo de Edinburgo
What‘s Included
Local guide
Entry Fees
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5,459 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pleasure walking in the...
Carl N,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasure walking in the rain with Graeme Learned a lot about the castle, history, and sieges over the years
Highly recommend!
Julia R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour, covering the highlights of the castle and it's history. Max our tour guide had an incredible depth of knowledge when it came to Scottish history, yet, kept it concise and fun. He allowed space for questions and gave us recommendations for exploring the castle on our own. Highly recommend!
Edinburgh Castle Tour
Hemant R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved Max's passion for story telling and had a great time learning from him about Edinburgh Castle and it's rich and at times dark history. Great tour and highly recommended. Be ready for some walking and crowds as June is peak season. Max really knows the history and is very passionate about his job which helped us enjoy.
Highly recommended
Jaime K,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Learned lots of history and our guide, Matthew was phenomenal. Very witty and informative. Great story teller.
Big G nailed it!
Brigitte S,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Big G was great. True Scot, he sounds perfect and knew his stuff. Pleasant and engaging! We enjoyed our tour.
Best castle tour!!
Samantha S,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic tour with Georgia! She was funny, smart, and shared some fantastic insights to the history of Edinburgh and it’s magnificent castle. The tour starting along the Royal Mile made for a nice start walking along the infamous street. Highly recommend you give yourself a solid 2-2.5 hours including the tour to properly see everything.
Castle tour
Joe G,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Sonia was informative, funny making the tour very enjoyable. The castle itself is impressive and the views are awesome
Magic tour
vitosR6955WV,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matthew was great. Very well raised!!!
Word of caution
Gloria F,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Be sure to have the exact location of your guide. Arrive early and ask folks around you to make sure you find your correct guide. Otherwise you will not be allowed into the Castle and you likely will not get a refund 😭
There is a lot of walking...
Dana M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00There is a lot of walking on this tour, some uphill, so wear comfortable shoes! And you are on your feet for the full 90 minutes, as well. That said, our tour guide Koffe was very entertaining, very informative, and a pleasure to listen to. He gave us a lot of history and helped us understand exactly what we were looking at. You will not see everything there is to see during this tour - for instance you are told about the dungeon and the oldest building in Edinburgh but you don't go through them - so allow for another couple of hours at the castle to explore on your own after the tour ends. It would have been nice to have had those things included as part of the tour. Overall, a worthwhile experience!
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