Guided tour

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide

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Guided tour
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Live Guide
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Top rated
4.8  / 57444 reviews

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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Tara – United States

Great tour. Guide was very informative. Enjoyed it!

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Aaron – Germany

It was excellent! I had a wonderful gentleman named Ben and he was great! He was funny, informative and most importantly, passionate. You could tell her really cared about the history and he told stories with so much animation and jokes intertwined. Really brought together the complicated and rich history of Edinburgh Castle and Scotland as a whole.

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    192 High St

  • On foot

    (10 minutes)

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    Castle Rock, Edinburgh

    Guided tour (80 minutes)

    Castle Rock, Edinburgh

    Free time

    Optional

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the most important sights in the Castle complex with your expert guide
  • Learn many of the Castle's hidden histories before exploring 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

  • Edinburgh Castle entry ticket
  • Guided tour in English language only

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

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 7444 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Tara – United StatesMarch 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour. Guide was very informative. Enjoyed it!
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Aaron – GermanyMarch 9, 2025 – Verified booking
It was excellent! I had a wonderful gentleman named Ben and he was great! He was funny, informative and most importantly, passionate. You could tell her really cared about the history and he told stories with so much animation and jokes intertwined. Really brought together the complicated and rich history of Edinburgh Castle and Scotland as a whole.
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Joyce de – NetherlandsMarch 7, 2025 – Verified booking
The humor and brood knowledge of Eaun was entertainen! we learned a lot!!!!

Product ID: 156135

Activity provider:Little Fish Tours

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