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Edinburgh Castle Ticket with Guided Walking Tour

Top pick Edinburgh & the Highlands, United KingdomAbout 2 hours (plus free time)Guided in English

Climb the Royal Mile with a local guide and enter Edinburgh Castle on a reserved ticket. Hear the castle's stories of sieges and kings, then stay inside to explore at your own pace.

About 2 hours (plus free time)Explore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Reserved entry to Edinburgh Castle
  • A live guide on the Royal Mile and inside the castle
  • St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh's oldest building
  • Views from the castle ramparts
  • Free time to see the Honours of Scotland

Full description

Meet your guide in the Old Town and walk up the Royal Mile towards Castle Rock, hearing how the city grew along this ridge. At the esplanade you go in together on a reserved entry ticket.

Inside the walls, your guide leads you through the castle’s story: the medieval sieges, St Margaret’s Chapel, the Great Hall and the cannon of the Half Moon Battery. When the guided part ends you are free to stay as long as you like, to see the Honours of Scotland, the National War Memorial and the views over the New Town.

Itinerary

  1. Royal Mile

    Meet your guide and walk up the Old Town's main street.

  2. Castle esplanade

    Enter the castle together with your reserved tickets.

  3. Inside the castle

    A guided tour of the main sights within the walls.

  4. Free time

    Stay on to explore the Crown Room and museums at your own pace.

Included

  • Edinburgh Castle entry ticket
  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Guided walk on the Royal Mile

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup

Meeting point

Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town; the exact meeting point is sent with your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The castle can close at short notice for events or high winds; we will contact you if it does.
  • Queues for the Crown Room can be long in summer.
  • The castle has steep cobbled slopes; wear comfortable shoes.
  • Large bags are not allowed inside.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I stay in the castle?

As long as you like on the day, until closing time.

Is the castle accessible?

Partly. There is a mobility vehicle up the steepest slope; ask us when you enquire.

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