Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt!
Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local expert, proudly dressed in a traditional kilt for an authentic experience.
What to Expect:
A truly Scottish experience – Your kilted guide will share dramatic stories of kings, queens, and epic battles.
Discover Edinburgh Castle’s secrets – See the Crown Jewels, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and stunning views of the city from the top of Castle Rock.
Engaging storytelling – Learn about the castle’s past through history, legends and local insight.
Skip the confusion – Navigate the key sites with an expert local guide.
Why Choose This Tour?
The ONLY tour that guarantees a local guide—don’t settle for less!
A fully immersive experience for history lovers and first-time guests – History comes to life with a guide in authentic Scottish dress, sharing real Scottish stories.
Book now to walk through history with a true Scotsman!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Edinburgh Castle
Your professional guide will have your entrance tickets and guide you inside Edinburgh Castle. Inside the castle your guide will tell tales of royalty, bloody battles, epic sieges and much more.
What‘s Included
Admission/Entrance Ticket
Professional Guide
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Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
Reviews
350 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
Robin S,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alistair gave us a great tour! He's a local, he knows great information, and he helped make the castle history come alive for us.
Definitely book this tour for Edinburgh Castle!
Suzanne B,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour! Allistair was a great guide and knew his info! He was patient and answered many questions. Made the tour fun.
Amazing place not to be missed!
Tim S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were full of anticipation walking from below the castle up to the Royal Mile. It looks up on the hill like the great structure it is. Once inside, our tour guide Alistair brought the vast history of the castle to life! The views are incredible and I can picture what life might have been like inside those walls. The firing of the One O'clock gun was a highlight. Don't miss this tour when you visit Edinburgh.
Don’t miss this tour
W9978RBmichaelc,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good mediator, many interesting facts
We had an amazing time...
Carly M,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time learning about the castle and Scotland! Our guide, Alasdair, was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time
Scot with kilt
Tatjana J,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant knowledgeable very pleased don't have so many words to explain you have just do it and make you oun express
This was a great tour!!!...
jennifer o,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour!!! Alistair was a fantastic guide and we learned so much about the castle. He even helped secure a prime viewing spot to watch the cannon fire at 1pm! Highly recommended!
Fun castle tour
C6927XBdeniset,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alistair was a fun and very knowledgeable guide. Would happily recommend his tour to others. The kilt was a great touch.
Great experience with a...
Pam K,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with a knowledgeable guide! We were fortunate that the crown jewel display was open on our trip. Thanks for the great tour!
Alistair was an...
Ann B,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alistair was an incredible guide! We learned so much about the castle and Scottish history. Alistair was also very good at making sure everyone could keep up (it’s quite an uphill climb) and waiting until we were all together before explaining each part of the castle as we went through. Great tour, highly recommend!
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