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.

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Ceara_l
Dec 6, 2024
Very enjoyable - James our tour guide was very helpful and informative, we found the tour to be very interesting, just make sure to layer up in the winter, it gets very cold up there 🥶
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Laura
Dec 5, 2024
Excellent tour - James was an excellent guide. Clearly enthusiastic and informative. There was so much more to do and see than originally expected. Tonnes of history there which you were able to explore afterwards.
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Ross_f
Dec 3, 2024
What a great tour! - The tour was fantastic and informative. Our tour guide Robert was fun and knowledgeable! Would recommend
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462niar
Dec 2, 2024
Best Tour! - Amazing Tour! James was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and clear. Good value for money, you’re also able to explore your castle by yourself afterwards
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Vera_s
Dec 2, 2024
A must for your Edinburgh trip :) - It goes without saying that Edinburgh Castle is a must see if you’re visiting the city. We spent 1.5 hours with James showing us around and had a great time, as it’s evident that he loves the Castle’s history and he’s very funny as well. He will give you great tips for beautiful viewpoints and other parts to explore as well. Definitely worth your time and money to book this one! Thanks again James :) - Zenn & Vera
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Baldassare_l
Dec 2, 2024
Birthday trip - Mat was great very knowledgeable Showed he enjoyed his job First time in Edinburgh enjoyed the castle
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Helgi_a
Dec 1, 2024
Great dive into history - James was a great guide on the tour. Being a historian, he obviously knows all the history, but he also served it in an interesting and entertaining way, that kept me focused for the entire event.
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Elissa_g
Dec 1, 2024
Medieval history expert - Absolutely love it! Our guide James was incredibly knowledgeable about Global history from medieval times on. We learned so many things we would not have otherwise. Highly recommend this tour group
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Carole_c
Nov 30, 2024
The tour of the castle... - The tour of the castle with James was excellent. He was very informative and clearly very passionate about the history of the castle.
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Lissag7
Nov 30, 2024
Scots Brits Vikings Oh My! - Our tour guide James was very knowledgeable- in our family we have a history major and an aspiring historian and we were impressed with all of the additional history we learned. He was very fun and engaging while entwining the histories of the Roman’s , Vikings, Norman’s Scot’s Brits and even a bit of American history. The value of this rich history is well worth the money!
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