Edinburgh Castle Tour: Kilted Guide Experience
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336 Ratings
Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh Castle’s 3,000-year history with a kilt-wearing Scotsman. Hear epic tales, explore royal paths, and enjoy breathtaking city views.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Castle - Your professional guide will have your entrance tickets and guide you inside Edinburgh Castle. Inside the castle your guide will tell tales of royalty, bloody battles, epic sieges and much more.
What's Included
  • Admission/Entrance Ticket
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join the exclusive Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that promises a local guide in a Scottish kilt!
Delve into Scotland’s iconic fortress with a local expert, proudly adorned in a traditional kilt for a genuine experience.
What to Expect:
A truly Scottish adventure – Your kilted guide will narrate captivating tales of kings, queens, and legendary…

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Location
379-381 High St
High Street
The tour begins at the statue of Walter Francis, it is in the courtyard in front of St Giles' Cathedral. Your guide will have a red and white umbrella with Castle Tour written on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mary_c
Apr 15, 2026
This was our first trip... - This was our first trip to the Edinburgh castle. Alastair our tour guide was brillant very approacable and knowledgeable. If we were to book again we would book this and will be letting our family and friends know if they come to Edinburgh to book this tour.
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Benjamin_k
Apr 14, 2026
Really great guide. ... - Really great guide. Informative with a fun sense of humor. Great option to get into the castle if regular tickets are sold out as well
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Debbie_w
Apr 13, 2026
Enjoyable Tour - Alistair was very knowledgeable, personable and very patient with the slower members of the tour group. Enjoyed the tour very much.
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Clarecw7674ed
Apr 13, 2026
An informative, tour of the Castle with a great guide - Alistair was our guide and was very good. He introduced himself to the small group and then spoke personally and informally to everyone, asking where we were from which created a friendly atmosphere and started everyone talking to each other. His knowledge of Edinburgh and the Castle was second to none and he was able to tell the history of Scotland/The Castle with facts and humour in a very engaging way. I would recommend this tour.
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761carinal
Apr 12, 2026
Inspiring stories - Nice guided tour with exciting stories where history is mixed with anecdotes and presented personally with humor.
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Anna_g
Apr 11, 2026
Knowledgeable, compelling, fun! - Really interesting, fascinating storytelling. (Not cheesey or overly touristy as the idea of 'in a kilt' may suggest!) The guide, Alistair, was knowledgeable and passionate about Edinburgh. Would recommend highly
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Katherine_g
Apr 10, 2026
Really interesting to... - Really interesting to have the background around the Castle itself. Our guide was knowledgeable and could answer all our questions.
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Craig
Apr 9, 2026
Excellent, Informative, Respectful.. - Alistair was an excellent, well-spoken, authoritative guide. He provided a strong sense of history in a humorous presentation. He
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Restingandreading
Apr 9, 2026
Great guide - An informative, humorous, and detailed history. Alistair is clear speaking, kind and attentive.
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Anita_k
Apr 8, 2026
Alistair is one of the... - Alistair is one of the best tour guides we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is from Edinburgh and has an abundance of local and historic knowledge that he is happy to share. He kept the group effortless together and attentive with his stories both funny and serious. Highly recommend his tour!
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).