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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

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Overview

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this castle.

There is evidence of a fort here for almost 3000 years, and it has been a royal castle since at least King David I’s reign in the 12th century. The Scottish monarchs continued to use it until 1633, and even saw the birth of King James VI within its walls.

Your tour will begin on the Royal Mile, then take you to the castle, where you will hear your guide talking about the origins of the castle and its sieges.

Once inside the castle walls, the guide will take you through the different parts of the fortress and tell you its fascinating history. Inside the complex, you will find three museums, two prisons, a canine cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall, and a Royal Palace.(ENTIRE TOUR WILL REMAIN OUTDOORS; buildings are not accessible during the tour.)

What's Included

  • Entre fees
  • Entrance ticket & Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Pet Not allowed. Only guide dog.
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Meeting Location

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High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1PW, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

Tour end inside Edinburgh Castle

What To Expect

Edinburgh Castle

Explore one the most important fortresses in the history of Scotland. Walk inside the castle for 1 hour and 10 minutes to enjoy the wonderful royal palace, where Mary Queen of Scots once lived, and admire the Great Hall of the 16th century where parties and feast took place.After the exploration with a guide, you can spend a free time inside the castle until closing time
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The castle is a complex of buildings, not a single building.
  • On this tour you will be guided around Edinburgh castle, with specific stops assigned by the castle authorities.
  • Bags over 30L in volume are not allawed inside the castle.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 4,185 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Entre fees.
  • Entrance ticket & Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Pet Not allowed. Only guide dog.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Entre fees
  • Entrance ticket & Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Pet Not allowed. Only guide dog.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note in poor weather conditions the tour will remain outdoors as access to the castle buildings is not available for tour groups
  • Tour will be inside the castle walls, but outdoors, with free time after the tour to to explore the castle an to go inside every building (Museums, Royal Palace, prisons, and much more). We can not access those buildings during the tour, but the tour will still be carried out within the castle grounds.
  • The castle is a complex of buildings, not a single building.
  • On this tour you will be guided around Edinburgh castle, with specific stops assigned by the castle authorities.
  • Bags over 30L in volume are not allawed inside the castle.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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