Castle admission is included, but the guided section stays outdoors even in poor weather; buildings can be explored independently afterwards. 4.81 from 6,846 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m.
In our comparison: #11 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
5 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Italian ToursThe page priceItalian | €49 | |
| Edinburgh Castle Tour, EnglishEnglish | €49 | |
| Tour du Château d'Édimbourg French | €49 | |
| Spanish TourSpanish | Spanish Tour : We also have the Edinburgh Castle tour in Spanish, every day at 10am and 1:30 p.m. | €49 |
| German TourGerman | We also offer the Castle Tour on Thursdays and Saturdays | €49 |
Children from €39 (ages 7 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 6,524 of 6,846
Star breakdown of all 6,846 ratings
Reviewers value the historical storytelling and tips for exploring the castle; unclear meeting directions cause recurring confusion.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 September 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Explore one the most important fortresses in the history of Scotland. Walk inside the castle for 1 hour and 10 minutes to enjoy the wonderful royal palace, where Mary Queen of Scots once lived, and admire the Great Hall of the 16th century where parties and feast took place. After the exploration with a guide, you can spend a free time inside the castle until closing time
1hScotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle.
There is evidence of a fort here for almost 3000 years, and it has been a royal castle since at least King David I’s reign in the 12th century. The Scottish monarchs continued to use it until 1633, and even saw the birth of King James VI within its walls.
Your tour will begin on the Royal Mile, then take you to the castle, where you will hear your guide talking about the origins of the castle and its sieges.
Once inside the castle walls, the guide will take you through the different parts of the fortress and tell you its fascinating history. Inside the complex, you will find three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall, and a Royal Palace.(ENTIRE TOUR WILL REMAIN OUTDOORS; buildings are not accessible during the tour.)
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #11 of 13 | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.81 (6846) | shared |
| Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included | €115 | 5h | 4.95 (883) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included | €63 | 2h 15m | 4.93 (2821) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (407) | shared |
Ranked #11 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €115, 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