Uncover Scotland's rich history with a 90-minute guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, inclusive of fast-track entry and personalized language options.
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Embark on a 90-minute guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle, steeped in rich history and royal tales that go back 3,000 years.
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Enjoy a seamless experience with fast-track entry, bypassing the crowded lines to explore Scotland's most visited fortress.
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Immerse in the charm of the old world with attractions like the 16th-century Great Hall, the venue of all the jolly feasts, and a unique canine cemetery.
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Walk along the castle's promenade for panoramas of the city, and choose from English or Spanish guided tours for a personalized experience.
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Fun fact: The castle, a symbol of Scottish pride, is built on an ancient volcanic rock and houses the city's oldest surviving building!
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90-min guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
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Skip-the-line entry
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English/Spanish-speaking guide
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from United States, Spain, Ireland and over 16 countries have loved this experience
Fernando
Jul, 2024
Conchi's guide. Great. She tells a lot of interesting stories and is super nice.View original review in Spanish
Lyublyana
Feb, 2025
I have used the services before and would use them again. Really easy to book on the app. We were promtply met by our guide at the location and time stated. Th eguide was friendly and nowledgeble. The tour is definaely worh it, good value for money and the opportunity to take great pictures and make lasting memories.
Robert
Jun, 2024
The guide was fantastisc and gave a lot of details about the history of Scotland and England. We really enjoyed the tour. The guide, Jennifer, explained everything with a lot of humour.
Sharon
May, 2024
Richard the tour guide was very good He explained everything in the castle so we were interested on entire tour Funny great body language to tell the story Our highlight of edinburgh
Ludmila
May, 2024
El storytelling del guia habla hispana, un genio! Te hace meterte de lleno en la historia del lugar y ves todo desde otra perspectiva
A journey through Scottish history
From being the most visited castle in Scotland to being the inspiration behind the backdrop of Harry Potter, Edinburgh Castle has one too many crowns to its name. Take this chance to dive into 3,000 years of Scottish history at the castle with a guided tour, and save yourself the hassle of bypassing the often crowded entry lines with fast-track entry. Starting from the iconic Royal Mile, your experienced guide will lead you to the castle esplanade and enrich you with facts about the Castle's former residents.
Old buildings to glittering jewels
Once inside the castle, discover the tale of Scotland's kings and queens and explore hidden gems like the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the oldest building in Edinburgh. Step into the canine cemetery, a testament to Scotland's military mascots, appreciating the service of soldier animals. Marvel at the Honours of Scotland housing the oldest crown jewels in British Isle, and the Stone of Destiny that was used in the inauguration of kings.
What to bring
- It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
What's not allowed
- Flash photography and tripods are not allowed on this experience.
Accessibility
- Guide dogs are allowed on this experience.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Advocates Close.
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Address: Edinburgh EH1 1ND, United Kingdom.
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Landmark: St. Giles’ Cathedral.
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Guide Identifier: Look for a black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is North Bridge (Stop NB). It is a quick 7-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board bus X95 to get you there.
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