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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour
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5,137 Ratings
Edinburgh
Our Castle Tour provides an opportunity to bypass the queue into Scotland’s most emblematic stronghold. This 90-minute tour encompasses the 3000-year-old history of Edinburgh Castle and underscores its pivotal role in the formation of Scotland. Tour commences from our starting position located at 192 High Street, near the statue of Adam Smith.
Our Castle Tour provides an opportunity to bypass the queue into Scotland’s most emblematic stronghold. This 90-minute tour encompasses the 3000-year-old history of Edinburgh Castle and underscores its pivotal role in the formation of Scotland. Tour commences from our starting position located at 192 High Street, near the statue of Adam Smith.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Edinburgh Castle - You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. It is worth to note that we can not take you inside any of the Caste Buildings (no tour operator can) but we will give you the rich history of the Castle, it’s place in Scottish history and many of it’s more unusual tales so that after the tour you will be able to explore the Castle with a much deeper understanding than a casual visitor.
- Edinburgh Castle - You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. It is worth to note that we can not take you inside any of the Caste Buildings (no tour operator can) but we will give you the rich history of the Castle, it’s place in Scottish history and many of it’s more unusual tales so that after the tour you will be able to explore the Castle with a much deeper understanding than a casual visitor.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.
- Bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside the castle and the castle does not provide a locker system for the storage of luggage.
- Tour DOES NOT MEET AT THE CASTLE, the tour begins from…
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.
- Bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside the castle and the castle does not provide a locker system for the storage of luggage.
- Tour DOES NOT MEET AT THE CASTLE, the tour begins from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith
- Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
- Edinburgh Castle is built on top of the core of an old volcano, the ground is often uneven and at times steep. Be prepared to be on your feet for the full duration of the tour. People with mobility issues may not get the most from this tour.
Location
192 High St
High Street
Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sandra_w
Oct 27, 2025
Great tour of Edinburgh Castle! - Max was amazing! You can see how excited he is about telling the story of the Edinburgh castle. Great tour!
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Ashani_c
Oct 27, 2025
Fantastic family experience - Sybella was fantastic. Entertaining and informative. In inclement weather we had a warm glow! Thank you very much.
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Maureen_b
Oct 26, 2025
Not to Be Missed - Our tour guide Ben was so much fun. He made the tour so interesting with his deep knowledge of Edinburgh and the castle, showing respect for its history and adding just the right amount of humor.
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Katiemarie_o
Oct 26, 2025
Edinburgh castle tour with Ben - Ben was a fantastic tour guide. He brought both knowledge and humour to life on our castle tour. They also offer a tour of the old town. We cannot wait to try out this tour also. 10/10.
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John_r
Oct 25, 2025
Best Castle tour - Unbelievable historical location, our guide had great knowledge and was super interesting. Would highly recommend!
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Katerina_p
Oct 25, 2025
High quality tour from professionals - Very well informed guide Kofie who has studied history . Funny and amusing we had a wonderful time at the castle
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K7603hnbeckym
Oct 24, 2025
Little Fish Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - We had a fantastic time on this tour! Steph was incredibly engaging and brought Edinburgh Castle to life with her energy and knowledge. A really interesting and enjoyable experience — highly recommend!
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Gwenda
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent tour! - Steph was terrific - knowledgeable, funny and a great performer. she covered a lot of ground and we felt we got a good overview.
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Krushnamandap
Oct 22, 2025
Highlights of Edinburgh Castle - We enjoyed the tour.Wonderful presentation and narration by our tour guide. Taking us back to history
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Krshneel_m
Oct 22, 2025
A must go! - Fun, informative and well paced tour. We enjoyed the rich history and an abundance of knowledge our guide, Yulia had to offer.
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