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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Nicw808
Feb 14, 2025
James was fantastic! - My partner and I had James for our 1pm tour today and he was excellent. As a history graduate myself, it was lovely to have someone so passionate about what he was talking about. Really engaging with the group and a cracking sense of humour. Would definitely tour with James again - thank you!
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Jordan_h
Feb 11, 2025
Robert was amazing! Great... - Robert was amazing! Great knowledge of all the history on the way to and inside the castle and a great attitude on a bad weather day!
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Danijel_d
Feb 6, 2025
Beautiful castle experience - A beautiful castle in a beautiful city. There is so much to see. Our guide, James, was exceptionally professional, full of knowledge, and above all, entertaining and witty. You don’t just listen to dry facts; instead, you get a passionately told fairytale filled with historical details. Hats off to James, without whom this experience would never have been possible!
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Louis_c
Feb 4, 2025
Edinburgh castle tour - Tour guid was very good and knowledgeable and very happy to have us there despite the cold weather but very enjoyable
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Juliabx5741qo
Feb 4, 2025
Amazing tour guide!!! - Our tour guide was excellent! He had so many interesting facts and anecdotes one who is not an expert would know. It’s worth going with this company if you want a deep dive on the history!
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Sera_l
Jan 23, 2025
Great tour guide - Our tour guide David was wonderful. He told us so many things that we would not have have known. I highly recommend this tour.
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Marie_w
Jan 23, 2025
Excellent tour of Castle with David. - Very interesting learning about history of Scottish royal family aswell as part of English history too. Our guide David was amazing and is full of dates and knowledge and is so enthusiastic with telling you everything your need or want to know, we luckily had a very small group but can even imagine having a bigger group he’d be just as good - thank you David you made our day and tour. The castle has so many things to look at and the views are amazing. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested.
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Brian_d
Jan 23, 2025
Deep in history - Fantastic guide Callum whose humour warm and welcoming demeanour made the tour interesting and engaging. The panoramic views and stopping points added to the mystery of Edinburgh castle and it’s secrets. Overall a memorable experience thank you Callum
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Ian_k
Jan 21, 2025
A very enjoyable... - A very enjoyable experience,our guide David was very friendly and very knowledgeable made the whole experience a day to remember
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Michaelwi7147mn
Jan 12, 2025
History and scenic views of Edinburgh castle - The tour was delightful. Our guide James was very knowledgeable about the city and castle history. He also had a great sense of humor and made the tour all the more enjoyable. I would 100% take a tour with him again!
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