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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!
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional Guide
Admission/Entrance Ticket
Gratuities
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.
259 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Christine M,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
Had a wonderful tour! Allister was great, giving us insight into the history of the castle. We took the 11:30 tour which allowed us to be inside the castle for 1pm cannon launch. Our group was small and personal. At the end, he gave us some local recommendations which we found to be fantastic. Book this tour!
Meredith B,
Oct 22, 2025
- Viator
Alistair is brilliant..... he is full of really interesting stories, while sharing all of his knowledge from a historical perspective. Because Alistair is so passionate and such a great communicator, the time absolutely flew. He left me wanting more, and that's the reason that l say, Alistair is such a brilliant guide.
DrDavidR S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
Alasdair rocks. Led most wonderful tour of Edinburgh Castle. He was engaging, witty and educational. Highly recommend ~ 10 Stars!!
David N,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
The Castle is bigger than you would expect, having a guide lets you see key sights with an explanation of their history or importance.
Caroline F,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Our guide, who grew up in Edinburgh and looks likeable, had a lot of interesting sneaky information about the Castle and Scotland as well as about the city. Can only recommend!!
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