Start at Advocates Close and explore Edinburgh Castle’s grounds, including Mons Meg and the Royal Palace exterior. Castle entry and a downloadable city audio tour are included; the guided portion is outdoors only, with interiors left for independent exploration. 4.51 from 75 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m.
Start by meeting your guide at the entrance to Advocates Close. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter Edinburgh Castle.
As you discover the castle grounds, hear stories about how this fortress was once the residence for Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. Take a snap of the six-tonnes Mons Meg (a medieval cannon), and admire the Royal Palace.
Afterwards, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace, and step inside St Margaret's Chapel, Scottish National War Memorial and more.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 12:15, 13:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot.
Open in Google MapsAfter your tour concludes, you may explore inside the buildings independently at your own pace.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| 0+ days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #12 of 13 | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.51 (75) | shared |
| Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included | €114 | 5h | 4.95 (874) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (665) | shared |
Ranked #12 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €114, median €62; typical length 2h 15m. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Edinburgh Castle Tours