Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket Discount Tickets

Overview

Start by meeting your guide at the entrance to Advocates Close. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter Edinburgh Castle. As you discover the castle grounds, hear stories about how this fortress was once the residence for Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. Take a snap of the six-tonnes Mons Meg (a medieval cannon), and admire the Royal Palace. Afterwards, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace, and step inside St Margaret's Chapel, Scottish National War Memorial and more.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Guided tour in English (1.5 hours)

Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle

Multilingual city audio tour (downloadable app only)

Exclusion

Tips for the guide

Optional Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)

Headset and mobile device

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

This tour covers the castle grounds and is outdoors only as guides cannot access inside of the buildings during the tour. After the tour ends, you may explore inside the buildings independently.

Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.

Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Edinburgh city audio guide before arrival.

Areas of the Edinburgh Castle grounds may be closed on short notice by the castle authorities.

Some areas may be temporarily unavailable.