Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Description
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. You'll be greeted with breath-taking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside, providing a unique perspective on this beautiful city. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a unique and educational experience, a tour of Edinburgh Castle is a must-do activity in Scotland's capital. Come and discover the rich cultural heritage of this iconic landmark, and immerse yourself in the history of one of the most fascinating places in all of Europe! *IN ENGLISH ONLY. Tickets to Edinburgh Castle are included, and the tour takes place inside. Due to guidelines imposed by HES, guides are not allowed inside the covered areas.
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Itinerary
A brief walk from St. Giles to Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade, where you will be introduced to the History of Edinburgh and the 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, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, - Mons Meg, a 6.6 tonne cannon, - The Great Hall, where monarchs could eavesdrop on their court, - The Honours of Scotland, the oldest crown jewels in the United Kingdom, - A cemetery for dogs. Please note that this is a visit of the Castle grounds only, as due to the reduced size of some indoor spaces and the popularity of the Castle, tour guides are not allowed into enclosed spaces.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1,619)
Smiley was a fantastic guide! Loved it! The grounds were amazing. There’s a lot of walking some of it uphill. Highly recommend.
Our Edinburgh Castle tour was outstanding! Our guide was absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and an incredible storyteller. They brought the castle's history to life with fascinating details and stories that made every part of the tour memorable. I learned so much about the history of Edinburgh and Scotland, and the way everything was explained made it easy to follow and genuinely interesting. On top of that, the guide (James) was hilarious and kept the whole group entertained from start to finish. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh
90 minutes full of engaging stories about the kings, the queens and the rebels of the castle! Amelie, our guide, was a powerhouse of enthusiasm and knowledge, and she led us to the top of the castle telling tales with unexpected twists and dramatic outcomes. It was so much more interesting to explore the different parts of the castle after learning the history. Don’ t miss it!
Our guide provided the historical perspective needed to understand the complex and rich history of the Edinburgh Castle!
I was prepared for a lot of walking on this tour, happily there was not as much as I thought! Very informative and entertaining, definitely recommend! Nice that the groups are not too big
Will was our Guide and he was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and made history fun to listen to which can be hard to do! I noticed a lot of the other Guides as well and was very impressed with the overall caliber of the tour. I highly recommend to anyone that’s in Edinburgh
Excellent tour!! Marty was the absolute best guide!! Full of information and humor!! So kind! Remembered everyone's name!! Great experience!!
I visited Edinburgh Castle on an unusually sunny day. Yet the real sunshine was definitely our amazing tour guide Amile (? spelled right) - she was so knowledgeable, funny and enthusiastic! Her stories were amazing and she had obviously done a lot of research rather than repeat stuff from a script. The Castle itself is fascinating with all the history and fantastic exhibits. Allow at least 2 more hours after the guided tour.
This is a “must do” activity when visiting the beautiful city of Edinburgh and Laura is the BEST tour guide! She is friendly, very knowledgeable and funny!
You learn a lot about Scotland history and get to explore the buildings after the tour. It was a great experience and our tour guide was happy, upbeat and funny!
