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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Holyrood guided tour

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£99.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Local touch

Tour with Audioguide

E-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit Edinburgh Castle with a guide, with admission tickets included in your tour
The tour takes you to Edinburgh's top landmarks in one seamless experience
There's time to explore the historic highlights along the famous Royal Mile

What to expect

Spend a day immersed in the royal history of Scotland’s capital. Start with a visit to Edinburgh Castle, an ancient stronghold perched atop volcanic rock. Your guide will lead you through its highlights, including Scotland’s crown jewels, the Great Hall, and panoramic views of the city.

Continue along The Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s most iconic street. Discover hidden gems and hear stories of its legendary past as you stop at Lawnmarket and view the exterior of St. Giles’ Cathedral. Wander further down to the historic Canongate, known for its beautifully preserved architecture and ties to the royal family. Most tours end at Holyrood Palace, the King’s official residence in Scotland.

With your audio guide, explore the opulent royal apartments, learn about Mary, Queen of Scots, and stroll the palace’s picturesque gardens still used for state events today. On tours taking place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you'll enjoy a guided whisky experience instead of the palace visit, diving deep into centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and culture.

What's included

Guided tour
Entrance ticket

Where

The Scotch Whisky Experience, Castlehill, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:

This tour meets at Scotch Whiskey Experience located at 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Unfortunately, due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers

Not allowed:

Photography and filming are not permitted inside the Palace
Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Palace's State Apartments
Suitcases and large rucksacks (30L or over) are not permitted in the castle

Know in advance:

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty
The castle is reached across the esplanade – a wide area of smooth tarmac, with an uphill gradient of 5 degrees
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, your experience includes a guided whisky tasting
Entry to Holyrood Palace with an audio guide is included on most dates
Unable to store luggage, prams, pushchairs or other personal items for visitors
Bag searches at the entrances are part of the security screening process

Provider

Walks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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