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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour
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4,068 Ratings
Edinburgh
Our Castle Tour provides an opportunity to bypass the queue into Scotland’s most emblematic stronghold. This 90-minute tour encompasses the 3000-year-old history of Edinburgh Castle and underscores its pivotal role in the formation of Scotland. Tour commences from our starting position located at 192 High Street, near the statue of Adam Smith.
Our Castle Tour provides an opportunity to bypass the queue into Scotland’s most emblematic stronghold. This 90-minute tour encompasses the 3000-year-old history of Edinburgh Castle and underscores its pivotal role in the formation of Scotland. Tour commences from our starting position located at 192 High Street, near the statue of Adam Smith.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Edinburgh Castle - You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. 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.
- Edinburgh Castle - You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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.
Location
192 High St
High Street
Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lynn_b
Oct 26, 2024
Great experience - Had a wonderful tour with Georgia, very informative and kept the tour interesting. Highly recommend to make sure you get the most of the visit !
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Anita_b
Oct 26, 2024
Highly recommended - The tour guide was fantastic, great strong accent. Made it fun and exciting tour. Answered everyone’s questions.
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Jennifer_l
Oct 26, 2024
Highly recommend - Max, our tour guide was knowledgeable and very personable. Weather was terrible but was worth it all
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Christine_c
Oct 25, 2024
Euan is amazing - Euan was an amazing guide so knowledgeable and passionate about his job. He was very interactive with the group. Viator are very lucky to have such a great employee
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Lynn
Oct 24, 2024
Great tour of Edinburgh castle - Had a great tour with Georgia ! Very knowledgeable and kept the content interesting! Highly recommend the tour of Edinburgh castle.
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Rafael_p
Oct 24, 2024
Great tour - Sonia was amazing, gave a deep history and explained everything while being funny! She was great and I hope more people hire her!
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Taha_k
Oct 23, 2024
Worth It! - Amazing Tour guide
Really enjoyed it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us at all the important spots.
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Braden_c
Oct 22, 2024
Great! - Angus was a great tour guide and made the experience memorable. He took the time to get to know us and shared a lot of interesting facts and perspective. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
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Ted_o
Oct 22, 2024
Sonia, our guide was great - Sonia our guide was great. She was full of energy, and information. even considering it was a cold and windy day. we had cold, rainy and sunny all in a span of a few hours
She gave us the 1100-year history of the castle, its historical importance and how its usage changed over the years
I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
It is interesting to see how such a grand building has stood the test of time
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V8008poolgap
Oct 22, 2024
Edinburgh Castle - Fantastic tour, Angus our guide was both informative and funny. Highly recommended tour, lots to see and do.
Views from the castle, breathtaking.
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