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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour w/ Fast-Track Entry

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2249 reviews

Activity provider: Little Fish Tours
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    Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour w/ Fast-Track Entry

    Activity provider: Little Fish Tours

    4.8

    2249 reviews

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    From US$ 40.73 per person

    Likely to sell out

    Join this engaging English-language guided tour of Edinburgh Castle to discover its incredible 3,000-year history and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.

    About this activity

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    Duration 1.5 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    English

    What customers loved

    "John’s style of commentary and the fact that he is Scottish and immensely proud of his country and it’s people and history"

    Namita, August 25, 2019 - Singapore

    "The knowledge sharing by our guide"

    Ioanna, August 10, 2019 - Greece

    "Beautiful castle and the view on a sunny day"

    Sonia, August 3, 2019 - Canada

      Experience

      Highlights
      • Save time with a speedy skip-the-line entry
      • Visit all of the most important sights in the Castle complex with your expert guide
      • Learn many of the Castle's hidden histories before setting off to explore yourself
      • Enjoy full access to the castle and discover its history on a guided tour
      Full description

      Begin your tour by the statue of Adam Smith on the Royal Mile. Walk towards Edinburgh Castle as your guide sets the scene, explaining the significance of the Castle and mentioning some of the key characters who have helped shape it.

      Once inside, let your guide walk you through the Castle complex. Hear their in-depth knowledge of the Castle's main buildings and attractions, including the Argyle Battery and One O'clock Gun, the Hospital Square and Western Panorama.

      See the Castle dungeons and military prison, the Black Banquet and Thomas Randolph's daring castle raid. Encounter St Margret's Chapel, Mons Meg, the Crown Square, and The Honors of Scotland.

      After the tour, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore the castle museums (not accessible during the tour).

      Includes
      • Entrance ticket
      • Skip-the-line entry into the castle
      • Guided tour in English
        Not suitable for
        • People with mobility impairments
        • Wheelchair users

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        Meeting point

        Outside Caffè Nero on the Royal Mile beside the statue of Adam Smith, 192 High Street, EH1 1RF. Look for the green and white umbrellas. This tour does not depart from the castle.

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        Important information

        Not allowed

        • Oversize luggage

        Know before you go

        • Bags with a volume larger than 30L are not allowed into Edinburgh Castle and there is no locker space for luggage
        • "Scotland has two seasons, June and winter!" - Billy Connolly. This tour takes place outside so please dress appropriately for the glorious Scottish climate
        • Please note that children aged 15 and under will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
        Customer reviews

        Overall rating

        4.8 /5

        based on 2249 reviews

        Review summary

        • Guide
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        • Value for money
          4.7/5
        • Service
          4.8/5
        • Organization
          4.7/5

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        Amazing day learning all the great stories of the Scottish history and county. Our guide Ewan was very knowledgeable, funny and had lots of interesting facts and stories. Thank you Little Fish tours! I’ll make sure my friends know about you guys! Thank you for a great tour.

        March 24, 2023

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        Steph was our guide for the Edinburgh Castle tour and was FANTASTIC!! The day was chilly and windy but Steph made that unnoticeable with her riveting and entertaining tour. While being exceptionally informational, she was equally animated and dramatic which made her tour that much more enjoyable - she brings history to life with sincerity and humor. As a local, she is extremely proud of her Scottish heritage and it shows with her unabashed pride and enthusiasm. While not able to take tours into the actual buildings in the castle, she does set you up with useful information so you can easily accomplish this by yourself at the end of the tour. Bottom line: this tour was WELL worth the time and cost. I hope all the guides are as good as Steph - she is a tremendous ambassador of not only Edinburgh but all of Scotland. Somewhere Robert the Bruce and William Wallace are smiling down on her in approval...!

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        March 24, 2023

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        We throughly enjoyed our tour with John. His knowledge and excellent humour made this a really special part of our trip. We learned so much about the history of the castle and present day. We would highly recommend this tour and after you can enjoy the rest of the castle and your guides recommdations.

        March 21, 2023

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