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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

4.9 Excellent 5870 reviews
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1h 30m
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English, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Skip the line Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Pre-collected entry tickets are included in this guided walk through Edinburgh Castle's past and grounds. Meet on High Street rather than at the castle; much of the visit is outdoors, and the walk requires moderate fitness. 4.89 from 5,870 reviews at €46 per person for 1h 30m.

From the guide

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.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

from €46 / person
Guide: English

Spanish- Castillo de Edinburgo

from €46 / person
Guide: Spanish

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide
Entry Fees

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle Stop 1
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.
1h

Departure & Return

Start 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.

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Additional Information

  • 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
  • Edinburgh Castle is built on top of the core of an old volcano, the ground is often uneven and at times steep. Be prepared to be on your feet for the full duration of the tour. People with mobility issues may not get the most from this tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Edinburgh Castle Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 13€461h 30m4.89 (5870)shared
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included€1145h4.95 (874)shared
Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide€552h4.96 (406)shared
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt€461h 30m4.94 (665)shared

Ranked #5 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

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