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Very busy site with lots...
Very busy site with lots of visitors. So much history! Andy did a great job, he was informative and energetic.
Private Edinburgh Castle Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $330 / person
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Languages
- DE, RU, CMN, JA
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ye Olde England Tours
Description
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in the whole of Britain and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries. In this 3-hour private tour you will explore this great castle and discover its interesting and sometimes bloody history. There is a maximum group size of 6. Internal rooms are by audio guide due to mandatory castle rules. We are proud that on August 16th 2022 our tour was featured as the Star Prize on CBS Price Is Right.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $330
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 54 of the next 180 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Edinburgh Castle
We will explore the battlements of Edinburgh Castle.
St. Margaret's Chapel
Visit the oldest building in Edinburgh.
The Great Hall
Visit the medieval Great Hall in Edinburgh Castle
Scottish National War Memorial
Experience the moving national war memorial.
Mons Meg
See the famous Mons Meg cannon.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Not included
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
We can meet you at any Central Edinburgh hotel and walk up to the castle or we can meet you at an agreed location by the Royal Mile. WE CANNOT MEET ANYONE OR PICKUP FROM THE CRUISE TERMINAL. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE CASTLE AND IT IS 5 MILES AWAY FROM THE TERMINAL.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
18 reviews
Important Information
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5
- Dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Edinburgh Castle Tour take?
Private Edinburgh Castle Tour lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Private Edinburgh Castle Tour cost?
Prices start at $330 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Edinburgh Castle Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Does Private Edinburgh Castle Tour sell out?
It can: 54 of the next 180 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Private Edinburgh Castle Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We can meet you at any Central Edinburgh hotel and walk up to the castle or we can meet you at an agreed location by the Royal Mile. WE CANNOT MEET ANYONE OR PICKUP FROM THE CRUISE TERMINAL. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE CASTLE AND IT IS 5 MILES AWAY FROM THE TERMINAL. Pickup points include Britannia Edinburgh Hotel.
What languages is Private Edinburgh Castle Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, RU, CMN, JA, EN, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Edinburgh Castle Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ye Olde England Tours.
Reviews(18)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Very interesting tour
Andy, our tour guide was great, so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and interesting. It was so good to hear stories, facts and information in such a way - Willis highly recommend
T
Tony was an extremely...
Tony was an extremely knowledgeable guide. His passion for history was apparent and appreciated. Thanks.
J
Andy was fantastic! We...
Andy was fantastic! We had a great tour of the castle and learned so much. We enjoyed our time immensely.
J
Great Private Tour Experience
Andy was great, added a lot to the tour with his perspective as a local and his deep knowledge of Scottish history. He did a great job connecting with us before the tour ensuring we had a smooth meetup and were ready for the activity.
Operator response
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a nice review. I'm really glad that you had such a good time with Andy. Thanks so much!
J
Terrific insight into Edinburghs history
Enormous amount of war history and terrific guide. Small group was great to learn all the hidden parts of the castle. Absolute wrath of information.
Operator response
Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a kind review. We're so glad that you all enjoyed your tour with Andy.
S
Less is sometimes more!
I booked a 3-hour tour and ended up with a 4.5 hour tour! While our guide was extremely thorough, the level of detail was lost on us once hunger for lunch set in. When we advised the guide that we had another activity planned at 3:00 he simply spoke faster.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your kind review, we really appreciate it and glad you enjoyed the tour!
O
A personalized and fun tour!
Andy was our tour guide for a private 4 hour tour. We had both been to Edinburgh Castle before and wanted to hear stories and history other than the “usual” Edinburgh tour guide. Andy did not disappoint! He was personable, engaging, with a good sense of humor and very proud of his heritage. He was also very flexible when we said “oh, can we have more of this and less of that?”. Overall it was a great tour!
Operator response
Thanks so much for your great review. I'm so glad that you had such a good time with Andy and he made it a good tour even though you'd been to the castle before. Thankyou!
J
Edinburgh must see
Great! We enjoyed touring the castle and could have spent many more hours seeing it all. Highlights were the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the small chapel. We were fortunate to be there in August and attend the Military Tattoo on the Castle esplanade.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your kind review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the castle and the Military Tattoo is a once in a life time experience!
C
Definitely do the tour it is amazing
The tour overall was great. The tour guide meet us at the hotel and we enjoyed a nice walk to the castle. While getting a good overall history of scotland and some funny stories to boot. At the castle it was the same we got loads of history and stories about it. It was all at our pace so no rushing from spot to spot like some tours.
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