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
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Reviews
5,352 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous Historic Edinburgh Castle
Jane S,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There are many tour companies touring the castle so be sure to stick to your group. Lots of hill walking so wear good shoes. Go early morning before it gets crowded in afternoon. Great views, lots of history told and scotch tasting 😀
Lovely!
Kaitlin B,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben was a delight! Very informative with humor interspersed. Learn a lot of history & enjoyed the tour very much.
Awesome tour
Norman D,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking involved. Most of it is uphill. There is loads of info to absorb and the views are spectacular
Our guide, Koffe, was...
Wim D,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Koffe, was excellent. Great knowledge of history and was able to add extra detail to our experience. An excellent communicator.
Very informative, Jess...
Kenley G,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, Jess our tour guide was very up beat and knowledgeable, a joy to be leading our tour group.
Service was good..
Mahesh G,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Service was good..While booking online they did not provide option for Senior discounted rates?..Steph was great guide..
Georgia Exceptional!
Tara F,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific tour. We couldn't get tickets directly through the official website. All sold out. So we went with Little Fish Tours. Our guide, Georgia, was exceptional! Her voice was loud and clear, and she had marvelous stories to tell along the way. She made the trip very memorable and a highlight of our time in Edinburgh!!
Wonderful tour!
Mike W,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! Steph was a terrific guide -- knowledgeable and very expressive (including her impersonation of appropriate accents!). Edinburgh Castle was (as always) very crowded but Steph found places somewhat away from the crowds to explain the history and significance of the important parts of the castle. She also provided excellent guidance on where else in the castle to visit once the tour was completed. All thoroughly informative and enjoyable.
Very good experience.
Richard S,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. We wouldn't have done this on our own and if we did, we wouldn't have learned 1/2 of what we learned from our guide.
Terrific Tour with a Terrific Guide
Anne R,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our castle tour today! Ben was the absolute best tour guide!! He is so knowledgeable and made learning history so much fun!! (Teachers take note!) He was energetic, humorous and engaging! We had a great time and learned so much!!
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