Edinburgh Castle Tours and Tickets

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

4.8

(5,802)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $53

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

(1,323)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $53

Start by meeting your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott. 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.

Edinburgh Castle Express Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle Express Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

(22)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $51

Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

(1,114)

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $73

Step into Scotland's most iconic fortress with a true Scotsman dressed in a traditional kilt. With so many tour options at Edinburgh Castle, it's difficult to know which offer the most authentic insight. This experience delivers genuine Scottish storytelling from a local who shares centuries of royal drama, bloody battles, and castle secrets while exploring the Crown Jewels, St. Margaret's Chapel, and more.

Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt

(331)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $57

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour

(4,315)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $19

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

See the best of medieval Edinburgh—without the hassle of putting together your own sightseeing itinerary—on this walking tour, which includes skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle. As you walk, listen as your guide shares the history of this formidable city with ancient Roman roots and UNESCO-listed historical attractions. Explore atmospheric cobbled walkways along the Royal Mile, then breeze into Edinburgh Castle to witness royal opulence.

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

4.8

(1,570)

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $72

Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide

Edinburgh Castle stands impressively at the top of the Royal Mile. Discover its history with a guided tour, where you'll marvel at the treasures within, including the Scottish Crown Jewels, while listening to a guide provide context about what you see. Learn about the One o'clock Gun, take in views over Edinburgh, and hear fascinating stories about the people who have shaped the Castle throughout history—from the death of a queen to deadly banquets. Plus, you'll have time to explore the castle's museums and exhibitions at your leisure after the tour ends.

Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide

(371)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $71

The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile

The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile

(29)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $131

Delve into Edinburgh’s horrific history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit the city’s most terrifying locations, haunted by infamy and restless spirits! From your seat in a double-decker vintage bus, gaze at eerie sites such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and the Royal Mile. Throughout the trip, hear anecdotes and facts about Edinburgh’s chilling past, replete with bloody executions, unspeakable tortures, and murder.

Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh

4.3

(2,844)

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $29

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

(646)

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $25

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

(701)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $131

Explore Scotland's royal history with this experience that offers a mix of guided tour and independent exploration. Meet up with your guide and head together to Edinburgh Castle, where you can explore highlights including the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel at your own pace. Afterward, rejoin your guide for the walk to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where an audio guide reveals stories about Mary, Queen of Scots and the palace’s role in modern royal visits.

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

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Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding universe. Then, enter the incredible Edinburgh Castle! Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, we first head to historic Waverley Station. Then head to Edinburgh University Old College - a famous old campus which provided lots of inspiration for JK Rowling’s creations. We continue through the atmospheric Old Town, stopping at Greyfriars Kirkyard which inspired Tom Riddle's Grave and passing by the Elephant Café where JK Rowling sat for many hours dreaming up the world of Harry Potter! Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley - and we finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll learn about JK Rowling’s impact on the city. After the tour, you'll be given your tickets to explore the beautiful Edinburgh Castle!

from $116

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

(358)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $101

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

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(2,702)

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

from $27

Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

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from $68

Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

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If you’re a history buff, no visit to Edinburgh is complete without a tour of Edinburgh Castle. Receive personalized attention on a private 3-hour tour, during which you’ll delve deep into the history of the Edinburgh icon and avoid long lines often in excess of two hours with a pre-booked entrance ticket. Plus, you’re guide collects you from your hotel to prevent you getting lost in Edinburgh’s winding streets.

from $40

Private Edinburgh Castle Tour

(15)

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $322

Price varies by group size

Edinburgh Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours (3 hours)

Edinburgh Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours (3 hours)

4.8

(573)

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

from $164

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus

4.2

(428)

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

from $30

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Bus Tour

If you prefer some independence to being driven around on a tour bus, create your own itinerary and explore Edinburgh at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. You can board and disembark the bus anywhere you like along the route for the duration of your 48 hours ticket is valid. Your combined two-tour ticket can be used on both routes: the Edinburgh City Tour and Edinburgh Britannia Tour.

Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Bus Tour

4.1

(172)

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

from $41

Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

(13)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $359

Price varies by group size

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide

What better way to experience Edinburgh than on board this live guided hop on, hop off city tour. Each guide has different stories about this beautiful city - get the best views from upstairs on this half-topped bus. Why not take a complete tour to get your bearings before deciding where to hop off and explore further. Lots of discounts available with your ticket around the tour route too, make sure you pick up a brochure on board.

Edinburgh Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Live Guide

4.5

(54)

1 dayFree Cancellation

from $25

Explore Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a professional historian or other specialist guide, and gain insight into the famous writers and inventors who have called the city home. Hear tales of Scotland's national bard—Robert Burns—and discover top landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars Kirkyard. Get the chance to ask questions in a small-group setting and find out what makes this ancient city tick.

Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

(1,603)

from $48

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What are people saying about Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh - The Royal City rail tour from London with Overnight Stay

Kelly_S, Apr 2026

Excellent

Toni was an excellent guide and we all enjoyed our guided tour of Edinburgh Castle. I would highly recommend this tour.

Richard_S, Mar 2026

Amazing journey we wish we could have stayed longer

Edinburgh is absolutely beautiful the booking places were perfect, even the train ride was enjoyable. My wife and I went to the Edinburgh castle the motel was nice with a great breakfast The only thing is I wish we would have gotten a little more information before the journey. Rick Christine

Zahra_M, Apr 2026

We had a very good...

We had a very good experience visiting Edinburgh Castle. Even though we arrived late, the team kindly called me and guided me to find the group, which I really appreciated. Our tour guide, Robert, was very kind and knowledgeable. He shared many interesting stories about the history of the castle and made the tour enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour.

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

Pete_b, Apr 2026

Edinburgh castle tour

Easy to find meeting point, friendly and engaging guide who had expert knowledge of the wider history which was great for context and visualising the different periods in history.

Kelly_S, Apr 2026

Fun 2 Hours at Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile

We met Linda with Mercat tours in the heart of the Royal Mile on a cold and rainy day. She got us started with a ton of information about Edinburgh history, from people to the buildings and the small things you wouldn’t probably notice just walking by them. She was very knowledgeable, funny, and personable.