Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour: Discover Centuries of Rich Scottish History

Uncover centuries of Scottish history on a captivating walking tour of Edinburgh Castle. Explore the iconic landmark, hear tales of battles and royalty, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and countryside.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - A brief walk from St. Giles to Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade, where you will be introduced to the History of Edinburgh and the Castle.
  • Edinburgh Castle - Walking tour of the Edinburgh Castle grounds. You’ll be introduced to the History of Edinburgh Castle, its residents and buildings. Highlights include:
  • St. Margaret’s Chappel,…
What's Included
  • Admission to the historic castle
Additional Information

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland’s rich history to life!
As you explore, your knowledgeable guide will regale you with tales of battles won and lost, royalty and rebels, and the colourful characters who have called the castle home over the centuries….

Location
West Parliament Square
Our meeting point will be in West Parliament Square, in front of St. Giles Cathedral, just across the square. Look for the white umbrellas with the logo of All-Star Guides, and please allow yourself 10 minutes before departure so you can start on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paradise39849617270
Jul 12, 2025
A greatly informative tour - We got some amazing views and got to witness the cannon shot that is each day at 1 pm. The guide was very kind and talkative and we met absolutely 0 problems when booking and during the tour.
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Jonas_s
Jul 12, 2025
Great guide, James is the... - Great guide, James is the man. Super accomodating, made sure everybody was doing good and he gave us a great insight in all parts of the castle. Very entertaining too, all in all 10/10, no notes
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Petronella_s
Jul 12, 2025
Must go with a tour... - Must go with a tour guide. Jane’s was so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. He was humorous and entertaining.
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Lesley_g
Jul 12, 2025
Very organized. Signed up... - Very organized. Signed up day of the tour. Entertaining and interesting guide. Meeting directions were easy
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Yesenia_r
Jul 12, 2025
David was great! He was... - David was great! He was very knowledgeable and thorough in explaining the castle’s history. Definitely would recommend this to a friend!
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Sandra_m
Jul 12, 2025
Great activity - Very knowledgeable guide, James. Even the kids enjoyed it!!! Interesting history and factual history recollection.
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Tim_b
Jul 11, 2025
Fantastic tour! - Managed to slot in a last minute tour with James who was a fantastic guide. Not only did he have all the best tips to watch the gun firing but really knew how to pass on the wonderful history of the castle. Highly recommended!
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Dawn_p
Jul 11, 2025
Loved it - It was very informative. Our guide was great. Crowded during peak season. Schedule so you can be there for the 1 o’clock gun.
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David_m
Jul 10, 2025
Very informative and fun... - Very informative and fun tour guided by Mayumi. The tour was well organized and Mayumi made sure we got the most out of our experience!
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Helane_b
Jul 11, 2025
Worth the time and money. - We had a great time. Kieran was our guide and he was excellent. I’ve been to the castle before, but his talks enhanced the experience for us. It was well worth the time. It was a large group though and at times it made hearing him difficult.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).