--- title: Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 49 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 75 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 12 of 13 (Edinburgh Castle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-and-royal-mile-guided-tour-entry-ticket/ --- # Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of the entrance… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00, 12:15, 13:30: 3 departures a day - Children from €39: ages 7 to 15 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €49 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.51/5 from 75 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 88% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Vox City International Ltd ## What's included - Guided tour in English (1.5 hours) - Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle - Multilingual city audio tour (downloadable app only) ## Not included - Tips for the guide - Optional Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50) - Headset and mobile device ## Itinerary 1. **Advocate's Close** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **Edinburgh Castle** (1h 30m; admission included) - Enjoy a guided tour of the castle highlights, and hear stories about how this royal residence was also a prison. You'll explore the castle grounds, and dive into 900 years of history. After your tour ends, you may discover inside the buildings at your own pace, including the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 12:15, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFXsAUYXHh0gRkqhaLH_Y7Vc ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. - This tour covers the castle grounds and is outdoors only as guides cannot access inside of the buildings during the tour. After the tour ends, you may explore inside the buildings independently. - Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle. - Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Edinburgh city audio guide before arrival. - Areas of the Edinburgh Castle grounds may be closed on short notice by the castle authorities. - Some areas may be temporarily unavailable. ## Compared with other Edinburgh Castle Tours | 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](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-full-day-tour-with-edinburgh-castle-included/?format=md) | €114 | 5h | 4.95 (874) | shared | | [Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-120-minute-in-depth-experience-with-expert-guide/?format=md) | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (406) | shared | | [Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-tickets-and-tour-local-expert-guide-in-a-kilt/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (665) | shared | Ranked #12 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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