--- title: Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 101 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 149 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Castle tour, then palace visit rank_in_category: 8 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-holyrood-palace-ticket/ --- # Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket **Guidekin's take:** Pair a guided walk through Edinburgh Castle with a later visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Both entrance tickets are included, but the palace visit uses an audio guide and requires returning to the meeting point for an escort. 4.85 from 149 reviews at €101 per person for 3h. ## Overview Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history, from ancient battles to royal life, and visit highlights like the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel. Later, at 2:00 p.m., return to the meeting point. A staff member will escort you to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where you'll explore with an audio guide. Learn about Mary, Queen of Scots, and the palace’s role in modern royal visits. This experience offers the perfect blend of expert guidance and independent discovery — ideal for travelers who want to dive deep into Scotland’s royal and cultural heritage. ## Before you book - Meeting point: For both activities, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €65: ages 6 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €101 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 149 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia ## What's included - Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket - Holyrood Palace ticket ## Not included - Gratitudes ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Castle** (1h 30m; admission included) - Meet your guide at 10:00 a.m. at the designated meeting point, and make your way to Edinburgh Castle, which towers over the city from its dramatic perch on the ancient volcanic rock known as Castle Rock. Wander along the esplanade and uncover the history behind the castle’s... 2. **Palace of Holyroodhouse** (1h; admission included) - Then, at 2:00 p.m., head back to the meeting point, where one of our team members will accompany you to the Palace of Holyroodhouse — the official Scottish residence of the British monarch. Explore the Palace’s rich connections to some of Scotland’s most renowned historical... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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 For both activities, we will meet at the same meeting point. You will first join the guided tour of Edinburgh, and afterwards, visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFXsAUYXHh0gRkqhaLH_Y7Vc ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Edinburgh Castle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 13** | €101 | 3h | 4.85 (149) | 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 #8 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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