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Castle Tour: Skip the Line at Edinburgh Castle
4.9
5,228 Ratings
Edinburgh
Tickets have been pre-arranged to ensure seamless entry into Scotland’s most renowned fortress during the Castle Tour. This 1 hour and 30-minute tour will explore the 3000-year history of Edinburgh Castle and its pivotal influence on Scotland’s development.
The tour departs from our meeting point at 192 High Street, next to the Adam Smith statue.
Tickets have been pre-arranged to ensure seamless entry into Scotland’s most renowned fortress during the Castle Tour. This 1 hour and 30-minute tour will explore the 3000-year history of Edinburgh Castle and its pivotal influence on Scotland’s development.
The tour departs from our meeting point at 192 High Street, next to the Adam Smith statue.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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.
- 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.
- 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…
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.
- 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
- Edinburgh Castle is built on top of the core of an old volcano, the ground is often uneven and at times steep. Be prepared to be on your feet for the full duration of the tour. People with mobility issues may not get the most from this tour.
Location
192 High St
High Street
Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas with Little Fish logo and speak to our staff when you arrive.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jill_c
Jan 4, 2026
Great guide! Would recommend for families, couples and solo travelers alike. Overall a great experience. - Energetic guide who loved history. Made for a great experience! I traveled alone but this tour company was extremely friendly
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Michelle_s
Jan 3, 2026
Castle tour - Very knowledgable guide. Lots to see and do. Value for money. Worthwhile visit. Wrap up warm as the wind makes it very cold.
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F7746czsusanb
Jan 2, 2026
Great guide - Our tour guide Greg was exceptional. A fabulous guide and storyteller. High recommend. So glad we decided to do a guided tour of the castle.
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Ryan_d
Jan 2, 2026
Great tour. Koffee was... - Great tour. Our tour guide Koffee was very knowledgeable and engaging explaining the history of the castle. Would highly recommend.
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Holly_h
Jan 1, 2026
Excellent! - Greg was amazing and gave excellent background context behind Edinburgh Castle. He came across as really enthusiastic and knowledgeable with excellent humour. 100% recommend.
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Joanne_w
Dec 31, 2025
Very knowledgeable guide.... - Very knowledgeable guide. He was personable and we enjoyed listening to him. He was able to keep the group engaged on a very cold day.
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_a2790ay
Dec 31, 2025
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Our guide Steph was amazing! We went on a lot of tours around the city but her captivating storytelling made this one our absolute favourite. Highly recommend!
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Carlos_b
Jan 13, 2026
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and informative tour. Our guide was spectacular with facts and stories
You can spend a couple of hours easily
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Pamela_y
Jan 3, 2026
Nothing extraordinary, but still nice to do - Nothing about this tour was great or stood out to me as "wow", but was still nice to get to see the inside of the castle, learn some history, and get to experience the tour.
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Glyn_t
Jan 1, 2026
Not impressed with this tour - Started late as waited for others that were running behind. Wasn’t told we couldn’t get into Castle until later we wouldn’t of booked if we had know this as we were on a tight schedule
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