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‘s Included
Local guide
Entry Fees
Gratuities
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.
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Reviews
4,429 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Edinburgh Castle tour
Steven J,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Euan was a great tour guide, and added a good amount of humor to the tour. It ended up being rainy and cold (welcome to Scotland) but well worth it.
The guides were easy to...
Callie D,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guides were easy to find at the meeting point. We were with Max, he was energetic and full of information. Max was very knowledgeable on the Scottish history.
Great history lesson
Lannea M,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wear warm clothes. It gets cold. Prob not for very young kids as I think they’d get bored. Don’t be in a hurry. Stay a while after to explore more of the castle
Well worth the price, but consider you need to be physically able to walk some distances up hill and dale.
Gregory K,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a smart decision to book with Viator as getting tickets to the castle would have been difficult otherwise. Our guide Max was animated and injected fun into the tour along with providing critical historical info along the way. A tour of the castle which starts a 1/4 mile away from the entrance is not for those who are not able to walk any distance. Also, the property has a lot of uphill climbs and stairs to navigate while in the castle. If you are capable of walking with these particulars in mind, then you will have an enjoyable time.
Naomi was amazing, funny...
Jishu M,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Naomi was amazing, funny and made everything a great experience. Def a good tour and succinct as well.
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