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2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
This walking tour is the perfect introduction to Scotland’s capital. The first secret you’ll learn? That you can skip the line at Edinburgh Castle!
Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved to this day, in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
The castle towers over Edinburgh from up high on its ancient volcanic rock – a literal fortress, looking out over the city’s stunning landscapes. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it.
Visit Edinburgh Castle with your Mercat Tours Storyteller and from the Royal Mile you’ll walk over the drawbridge and straight past the ticket line – leaving the queues behind and continuing your journey into Edinburgh’s history uninterrupted.
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity
Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
Enhanced, hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
Small group experience
Fast track, skip the line entry into Edinburgh Castle
St Giles' Cathedral
View the exterior and hear the history.
Parliament House
View the exterior
Castle entry fee included
Maximum group size of 18
Walking tour including castle
1,443 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jayne D,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
Very interesting and informative for this who enjoy learning about the history of Edinburgh. I would recommend it!
Mariacristina R,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
The tour is very interesting the secrets of the royal mile are several and the guide Mally made it fun. Great experience to discover the city!
Jacklyn J,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Nicola was an excellent guide, providing historical insights and information. Communicated very well. Thoughtful of the physical needs of older people, on the walk up the hill. I was very grateful for the mobility transport up the steep walk into the castle. Really enjoyed this tour.
Frances B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
Not a great experience because she was late picking us up by about 10 min, it was a long walk to her car, and she drove too fast which made us nervous! Not professional!
Linda D,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
This walking tour was great, lots of historical information and stories, I would recommend this tour.
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