Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included
- 1h 30m
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
Highlights
We pre-collect your tickets so that our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland. Tour leaves from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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4The castle is historic
It’s uneven road and stairs. Not really for kids or those with special needs The views were pretty . Interesting to look at the castle. Not my favorite activity . Our guide Kate was excellent! Informative and clever . We had a small group of 8 which was pleasant
5A Must for Visiting Edinburgh Castle
Our guided tour provided tons of history and information that enriched our visit of Edinburgh Castle. We would have missed out on so much if we simply decided to do a self-guided tour instead. Our tour guide Matthew was knowledgable, animated and presented the castle's history in a meaningful way - great job!! The wind at the top of the hill can be relentless, dress warmly and wear waterproof gear. We did the 10 am tour and warmed up in a pub afterward with a nice bowl of soup and a glass of wine.
5Great tour of the castle
We had Jessica as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable on the history of the castle and was very interesting to listen to!
5Castle tour
Luigi is the best guide ever, funny and really entertaining.
5Nice
Luigi was the best guide, amazing tour. So cute too
5Tour of the castle
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Max, who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He told us about the history of Scotland and the castle and advised us about the sites worth visiting after his tour had finished.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas with Little Fish logo and speak to our staff when you arrive.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Little Fish Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 13 attraction tickets we list in Edinburgh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 13.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.
Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.
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