Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

4.9

based on 70 reviews

| Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Features

Mobile Ticket

Duration

2.3 hours

Live guide

Explore Edinburgh Castle (exterior) with a local English-speaking guide and hear fascinating tales of royalty, sieges, and legendary events in just 45 mins.
See the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, and marvel at Scotland’s Crown Jewels independently after the guided tour.
Stand atop Castle Rock to soak in sweeping views of the city and uncover hidden treasures with your included Edinburgh city audio tour on your own digital app.
Upgrade for a longer 1.5-hour guided tour, an expert French or German guide, an express guided tour or a small-group Royal Mile guided walking tour.
Fun fact: The castle, a symbol of Scottish pride, is built on an ancient volcanic rock and houses the city's oldest surviving building!

Entry to Edinburgh Castle
45-min express guided tour of Edinburgh Castle (outside the castle)
Free time for independent exploration of Edinburgh Castle
Expert local English-speaking guide
Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)
15% discount on Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability; see voucher for details)
1.5-hour extended guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
Expert French or German-speaking guide
2.15-hour guided tour of Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile
Small group of max. 20 guests

Headset and mobile device
Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)
Transportation
Gratuities

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meet your guide at Advocates Close.
Address: Edinburgh EH1 1ND, United Kingdom.
Landmark: St. Giles’ Cathedral.
Guide Identifier: Look for a black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
By Bus
The closest bus stop is North Bridge (Stop NB). It is a quick 7-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board bus X95 to get you there.

Your experience
Walk back in time with a 45-min express guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, the fortress where Scotland’s royalty once lived.
Getting started
Meet your guide at the meeting point indicated on your booking voucher. After check-in, join your group for the walk to the castle entrance, where your...