Edinburgh Royal Tour: Castle to Holyroodhouse

Uncover Edinburgh’s royal secrets with a guided castle tour and Holyrood Palace visit. Dive into Scotland’s regal past and vibrant culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Castle - Join the guide at 10:00 a.m. at the specified meeting location and proceed to Edinburgh Castle, majestically situated on the ancient volcanic formation known as Castle Rock. Stroll along the esplanade and discover the history of the castle’s construction and the many battles it has witnessed. You will also pass by the renowned…
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle
  • Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket
  • Holyrood Palace ticket
What's Not Included
  • Gratitudes
Additional Information

Discover the Royal History of Edinburgh
Embark on a guided tour beginning at 10:00 a.m. and stroll to Edinburgh Castle, majestically situated on Castle Rock. Uncover its rich history, from ancient conflicts to royal life, and explore key attractions such as the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel.
Later, at 2:00 p.m., return to the initial meeting…

Location
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For both activities, we will meet at the same meeting point. You will first join the guided tour of Edinburgh, and afterwards, visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nomad45460196074
Jan 17, 2026
Castle tour - We had Ignas as our tour guide and he was very good, gave us really good information about the castle and was very welcoming and helpful. Would recommend
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Pavankehel
Jan 16, 2026
Cutesy town - Great tour of a lovely city! Ignus was very informative and interesting. The tour lasted about two hours but I would’ve definitely highly recommend. Thanks Ignus
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F8050noemilyg
Jan 7, 2026
Valeria should get a raise! - We really loved this tour! Valeria was an excellent guide and made everything so interesting and engaging. The tour lasted 90 minutes. It’s an absolute must-do when visiting Edinburgh and we would definitely recommend it to anyone!
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P531wokaylaw
Jan 3, 2026
Great guide - Niamh was a FANTASTIC tour guide. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and well-spoken. It should be noted that this tour is entirely outdoors though — it was COLD. Very interesting stuff though.
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Joaosi2294mz
Jan 3, 2026
Great quality - Gavin is a great guide, knowledgeable, passionate and funny as well! Would recommend to anyone else looking to learn all the hidden stories of the castle and learn about its history with some enthusiastic people.
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Kim_w
Jan 3, 2026
Very informative and... - Very informative and interesting facts and folklore. Very organized and promot with time and moving the crowd
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980dimitrad
Jan 2, 2026
Best guide - Very nice experience, the castle is wonderful many to see and the guide was great the best we could have! Helped us in everything and many nice historical stories ! Really great!
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Harism783
Jan 2, 2026
Guidance - Niamh was a very helpful and informative guide. Friendly and funny guidance and open for questions.I recommend her a lot.
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I6916rfdanielw
Jan 2, 2026
Great experience - Niamh was absolutely amazing! She’s got the voice of an angel! She guided us through the old town and gave us incredible recommendations!
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Katero1820
Dec 30, 2025
Fun castle tour with lots of knowledge given! - Joe was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from all of the information he gave us. Joe was very friendly and made sure everyone could hear him and followed along. We spent a perfect amount of time and Joe was mindful to keep us moving since it was so cold.
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From $114
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).