Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Scottish Guide In a Kilt
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a Scottish guide!
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 Scottish 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‘s Included
Professional Guide
Admission/Entrance Ticket
Gratuities
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.
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Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Scottish Guide In a Kilt
Reviews
239 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
True Scot
Marie K,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alistair was very knowledgeable about the castle and Scottish history. Excellent presentation and very conscientious of his tour group.
Fantastic and informative tour
Taya S,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour of Edinburgh castle. Learnt many stories about the castles history, we were captivated the whole time.
Excellent tour
Samantha M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alistair was a great tour guide for the castle. He provided a lot of information about the castle, the city of Edinburgh and Scottish history. The tour ended with watching the canon being fired. Definitely recommend this tour.
Alastair is entertaining...
Kristin G,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alastair is entertaining and engaging, and full of facts and fun. Our group had all levels of mobility/speed and I don’t think anyone felt rushed or paced down. You are walking up some steep inclines on cobblestones so I imagine traversing the castle would be very difficult with wheelchair or stroller. It’s good to know that guides are not permitted in the castle buildings themselves; Alastair gives you the history, the stories and the lay of the land. You then are free to enter all buildings. It was a great 90 minutes, we learned a lot and would recommend. Give yourself extra time to tour the site and buildings. There is much to see and Alastair sets the stage well. Do it!
Alisdare the Guide
dawnmmatijevich,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alisdare was an excellent host! He was pleasant, professional and funny. Told us so much about the history of Edinburgh. He was extremely personable. I would highly recommend his as an excellent tour guide. We had a wonderful experience.
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