Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Our Castle Tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification.  The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.

Tour leaves from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Entry Fees
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

192 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RW, UK

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End point

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

Start Times • 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM

What To Expect

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-69714P3

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