Start on the Royal Mile and explore Edinburgh Castle's grounds on a guided walk within its walls. Castle admission is included, but the guided section stays outdoors even in poor weather; buildings can be explored independently afterwards. 4.81 from 6,838 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m.
Scotland’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.)
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 12:15, 13:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
Meet in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite (St. Giles’ Cathedral) . Look for the black umbrella with the tour provider's yellow logo.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #11 of 13 | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.81 (6838) | shared |
| Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included | €114 | 5h | 4.95 (874) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (665) | shared |
Ranked #11 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