Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Overview
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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 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
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Reviews
5,186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour lead by Koffe!...
Steve J,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour lead by Koffe! Very knowledgeable and engaging with all those in our group. Koffe is witty and friendly.
Amazing Tour guides
nicolaalexandras,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with such an amazing tour guide, Kofee. Couldn't have been better. He supplied us with so much knowledge, but in an interesting and fun way, which wasn't boring and long-winded. We also went right through and didn't have to wait in a long queue like some others. Would definitely book with Little Fish tours again when I am back in Edinbrough again.
EXCELLENT TOUR!
tej1602,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing castle tour with Euan! He had a deep knowledge of the castle history and a great sense of humor. His tour included hidden spots within the castle grounds that you might otherwise overlook. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend this company!
Too much Info created a boring tour.
Steve F,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00We waited at The Castle only to be told the meet up point was back in the town, very poor communication. Max was a great character but the talks were too long and I felt people were bored. Castle is stunning and worth a visit, you just need to minimise the information given out to save people getting bored.
Gives a wonderful insight...
Brian O,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gives a wonderful insight into the history of the castle. It’s hard to pack it in to 1.5 hours but Graham did a great job
Brilliant! Ian took care...
Max Z,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant! Ian took care of us in the best possible way and gave us a very nice tour of the Old Town before letting us enjoy a selection of whiskies and local delicacies.
Friends in Edinburgh
Liam O,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Listen to your guide( very knowledgeable) interacted brilliantly with everyone, nothing was to much trouble
Very interresting history tour
annekathrine m,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very informative and lively tour, where the guide made the history come alive. She made the tour worth it even though the weather was bad!
Such a great experience!...
Patricia M,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience! Mike was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable. He made the history fun and interesting. I feel like I got a great overview of this charming city. I’ve
Perfect Little Tour: Fun and Informative
Noah M,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely perfect! Our tour guide Steph was knowledgeable, fun, and hilarious. We learned tons of history (and had lots of laughs) through her great storytelling as we walked up the Royal Mile and all throughout the Castle. The tour lasted just over 1.5 hrs, which was a great length to release us to then go into the exhibits. And she ended the tour with some great recommendations. I only had 1 day for tourist activity in Edinburgh and was NOT disappointed.
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