--- title: Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 46 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 5870 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 5 of 13 (Edinburgh Castle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-entry-tickets-included/ --- # Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included **Guidekin's take:** 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 5870 reviews at €46 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Tour departs from outside Café Nero on… - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 14:00 - Children from €37: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €46 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 5870 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Little Fish Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English | €46 / person | English | - | | Spanish- Castillo de Edinburgo | €46 / person | Spanish | - | ## What's included - Local guide - Entry Fees ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle** (1h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJkah5XYXHh0gRr5UvB2escb8 ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Edinburgh Castle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 13** | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.89 (5870) | 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 #5 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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