Top 5 Guided Castle Tours in Edinburgh

1.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49Our pick

Meet near St. Giles’ Cathedral, then walk uphill to Edinburgh Castle with a guide such as Joe, Jen, Nick, Valeria, or David. Hear stories of Mary, Queen of Scots, sieges, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and the Great Hall during a 90-minute outdoor tour. Your ticket lets you explore the castle buildings on your own afterward.

“The tour was excellent, we particularly liked the guide AYRTON, he gave us plenty of information in a very detailed way, such an excellent knowledge of him of all historical events and also very good leading skills. Astounding! Brilliant tour we would definitely recommend”

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2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,540 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Join a 90-minute English tour of Edinburgh Castle with guides such as Joe, Raj, Sonia, or Valeria. Hear sharp Scottish stories, see the Great Hall and royal palace from outside, then explore the castle buildings on your own. Pre-booked entry is the main advantage, especially when direct tickets are gone.

“Ross was a great tour guide and gave us a great time on the tour of the castle. Believed lots of Scotland’s history that made the tour so memorable of the castle.”

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3.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Meet Little Fish Tours near Adam Smith’s statue on the Royal Mile for a 90-minute English walking tour to Edinburgh Castle. Guides such as Koffe, Steph, Euan, Greg, Graeme, and Ben use stories, humor, and historical context to bring the fortress to life. Your guide leads you through the grounds, then leaves you free to explore the buildings.

“We booked the Old Town Walking Tour on our last visit to Edinburgh through the same company, Little Fish. It was such a good tour that this time we booked the Castle Walking Tour. Not only was the tour as good as the last but we also had the same excellent guide Euan. He was very informative and delivered his guide with a humorous twist. We would recommend both tours if you are visiting the city. They are really good value for money and a great way to find out about the history of Edinburgh. If you’re lucky you may get Euan as your guide as well!”

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4.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,615 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Spend 1.5 hours inside Edinburgh Castle with an English-speaking guide such as Robert, David, James, or Laura. Hear stories of battles, rebels, royals, and Edinburgh’s beginnings, enjoy sweeping city views, then stay inside the castle to explore at your own pace until closing.

“David was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything about the castle.”

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5.Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Join guides such as James, David, Laura, or Edgar for a 90-minute outdoor tour from the Royal Mile into Edinburgh Castle. You’ll hear stories about Scottish history, see St. Margaret’s Chapel, Mons Meg, the Great Hall, crown jewels, and the dog cemetery, then explore the castle interiors on your own.

“Excellent tour start to finish. We live in Edinburgh and had family visit; we have never heard any of the facts about the castle and Edinburgh even as locals.”

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