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
Spanish- Castillo de Edinburgo
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Reviews
5,326 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ben was a great tour...
Leena A,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben was a great tour guide. He shared his love of history in a fun way and made sure to connect with all of us in his group.
Great castle introduction
James M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get the lay of the land before exploring some of the castle museums. Best way to start your visit
A great way to begin a visit to Edinburgh Castle
Carole B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful introduction to the castle and Scottish history. With the tour as a starting off point we were able to better appreciate the sights as we visited different buildings afterward. Our guide Max was knowledgeable and entertaining.
Edinburgh Castle with Ben
Nancy P,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Ben was the perfect combination of storyteller, historian, and entertainer! I highly recommend this tour. Ben gave us the ideal overview of the castle. You could easily pick and choose places to visit within the castle based on all of his guidance!
I really enjoyed the...
Shahnawaz K,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed the tour. The history of Edinburgh castle felt real on this tour. Our guide was an awesome person.
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Trevor F,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is all outside castle buildings. Need an additional 1-2 hours to go inside. Castle is in pristine condition. You need a guide and ours was excellent!
Fantastic tour, outstanding guide
Morah F,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Steph was outstanding. She was expert, passionate and engaging. We learned so much we are very appreciative. And we had fun with her amazing stories. She went above and beyond. Would highly recommend Steph and the Little Fish company.
Our tour guide Sabrina...
Nicole C,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Sabrina was fantastic! She had such great knowledge of the history of the castle and she made it fun! I highly recommend this tour.
Absolutely recommend 5 🌟
sarahfI9950QI,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic experience on this guided tour. Our guide was called Euan and was an absolute pleasure to listen to. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the history, funny and a delivered a lovely calm experience. Highly recommend the tour.
Graeme’s Grrett!
Brian A,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Graeme’s passion, enthusiasm and wit made our tour highly enjoyable. We appreciated his detailed historic knowledge and many stories.
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