Guided tour

Edinburgh Castle: Tour in English with Fast-Track Entry

4.8  / 54939 reviews
Activity provider:Little Fish Tours
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Guided tour

Edinburgh Castle: Tour in English with Fast-Track Entry

Activity provider:Little Fish Tours
4.8  / 54939 reviews
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From $42.29 per person

Likely to sell out

Join this engaging English-language guided tour of Edinburgh Castle to discover its incredible 3,000-year history and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Save time with a speedy skip-the-line entry
  • Visit all of the most important sights in the Castle complex with your expert guide
  • Learn many of the Castle's hidden histories before setting off to explore yourself
  • Enjoy full access to the castle and discover its history on a guided tour
Full description
Begin your tour by the statue of Adam Smith on the Royal Mile. Walk towards Edinburgh Castle as your guide sets the scene, explaining the significance of the Castle and mentioning some of the key characters who have helped shape it. Once inside, let your guide walk you through the Castle complex. Hear their in-depth knowledge of the Castle's main buildings and attractions, including the Argyle Battery and One O'clock Gun, the Hospital Square and Western Panorama. See the Castle dungeons and military prison, the Black Banquet and Thomas Randolph's daring castle raid. Encounter St Margret's Chapel, Mons Meg, the Crown Square, and The Honors of Scotland. After the tour, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore the castle museums (not accessible during the tour).
Includes
  • Entrance ticket
  • Skip-the-line entry into the castle
  • Guided tour in English language only
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Outside Caffè Nero on the Royal Mile beside the statue of Adam Smith, 192 High Street, EH1 1RF. Look for the green and white umbrellas. This tour does not depart from the castle.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage

Know before you go

  • Bags with a volume larger than 30L are not allowed into Edinburgh Castle and there is no locker space for luggage
  • "Scotland has two seasons, June and winter!" - Billy Connolly. This tour takes place outside so please dress appropriately for the glorious Scottish climate
  • Please note that children aged 15 and under will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
  • The guided tour is available in the English language only

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 4939 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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Marissa – United StatesNovember 30, 2023 – Verified booking
English Ben was top notch, if you're booking you should do a little prayer that he'll be the one taking you through Edinburgh Castle! The tour was packed full of great historical facts, regaled in a captivating way by our lovely and knowledgeable guide. My friends also enjoyed all of his recommendations for pub crawl afterwords!
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaNovember 26, 2023 – Verified booking
Brilliant tour, Euan was an incredibly engaging guide with a clear wealth of knowledge about Edinburgh city and castle. Some absolute gems of stories and anecdotes that you won't find in the castle's official audio guide, told with humour and skill. One of the best walking tours I've done, a must-do if you're visiting Edinburgh castle.
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Heather – United StatesNovember 19, 2023 – Verified booking
Phenomenal tour. One of the best tour guides we have ever had. Sabi was absolutely charming and made the hour and a half tour fly by (even while it is freezing outside - no easy feat). If you have Sabi as your guide make sure you hear the story about the spider - even though I don't care for spiders it was one of the highlights for me and a story I will never forget. As for the tour company - Little Fish Tours - I would recommend any of their tours. My husband and I also booked our Whiskey Tasting tour through them and it was amazing. They clearly only select the best guides who love making history feel alive. Additionally, we had issues with our booking (due to the app, not them) and Little Fish made getting things fixed a breeze. I truly cannot recommend Little Fish tours highly enough. Five+ stars.
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