Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour: Discover Centuries of Rich Scottish History

Uncover centuries of Scottish history on a captivating walking tour of Edinburgh Castle. Explore the iconic landmark, hear tales of battles and royalty, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and countryside.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - A brief walk from St. Giles to Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade, where you will be introduced to the History of Edinburgh and the Castle.
  • Edinburgh Castle - Walking tour of the Edinburgh Castle grounds. You’ll be introduced to the History of Edinburgh Castle, its residents and buildings. Highlights include:
  • St. Margaret’s Chappel,…
What's Included
  • Admission to the historic castle
Additional Information

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland’s rich history to life!
As you explore, your knowledgeable guide will regale you with tales of battles won and lost, royalty and rebels, and the colourful characters who have called the castle home over the centuries….

Location
West Parliament Square
Our meeting point will be in West Parliament Square, in front of St. Giles Cathedral, just across the square. Look for the white umbrellas with the logo of All-Star Guides, and please allow yourself 10 minutes before departure so you can start on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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James_d
Sep 30, 2024
Excellent tour! - Robert was a fun and fantastic guide and consummate storyteller, warming us all on a cold and rainy day with unforgettable tales of war, witches and Edinburgh Castle. Highly recommend!
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Amberdsmith4
Sep 29, 2024
Callum was the best! - We had such a great time. Callum was great. Humorous, and very informative. I love to hear stories about history, and he did just that. I would definitely recommend AllStar tours. Request Callum, you won’t regret it😁
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Sahaze
Sep 29, 2024
The castle with everything - Loved the history and the stories as told by the enigmatic Callum, actor extraordinaire. His enthusiasm and energy made the tour.
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Vinit_g
Sep 27, 2024
Great Visit - Great Visit to Edinburgh Castle. Paul from all tour guides was great with the history and all the intricate details surrounding the castle. Thoroughly enjoyed it. :)
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Alan_k
Sep 25, 2024
Great tour with a knowledgeable guide - Great tour with a knowledgeable guide. Because it was requested, here is "a little more" -- twice. The main negative about this is a requirement to provide a minimum number of characters for my story!
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Michael_t
Sep 25, 2024
Enthusiastic tour guide about Edinburgh - Very good tour guided, who not only lead tours in Edinburgh lived in Edinburgh, so had lots of little story & snippets of information to pass on. The tour guided them self's were very enthusiastic about Edinburgh & the castle so took us a long with there enthusiasm.
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Mg049
Sep 25, 2024
Fun trip back in time - Guide was knowledgeable and made it fun and interesting. We were there for the 1:00 cannon firing. Beautiful place with view clear across to the sea.
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Sharon_f
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent tour! - Ellen was a wonderful guide. The tour was a great experience and the castle is beautiful with such interesting history.
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736lynneg
Sep 24, 2024
Edinborough Castle prime location and a very knowledgeable tour guide perfect combination - James was very cordial and a dedicated history buff. He kept everyone engaged during the tour. I would highly recommend
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Jane_e
Sep 29, 2024
Edinburgh Castle - Our tour guide had a sense of humor and was knowledgeable about the castle’s history. Got to see the change of castle guard with all the pomp and circumstance
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).