Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket

Edinburgh, Scotland

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover one of Scotland’s most important landmarks—and take the guesswork out of sightseeing—on this tour of Edinburgh Castle, with entry tickets conveniently included. Start on the Royal Mile, follow a path used by royalty, and enter the castle grounds. Discover highlights including the medieval Mons Meg cannon, learn about the fortress and its connection to Mary, Queen of Scots, and explore hidden corners you’d otherwise overlook.

Explore Edinburgh Castle’s highlights on a tour from the Royal Mile
Avoid the hassle of multiple bookings as your entry ticket is included
Go beyond the guidebook with stories and insights on history and culture
After the tour, discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your leisure

What's Included

Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Guided tour in English (1.5 hours)
Multilingual city audio tour (downloadable app only)

Tips for the guide
Optional Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)
Headset and mobile device

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Advocate's Close
Edinburgh EH1 1ND, UK
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours' yellow logo. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot.

End point

Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
After your tour concludes, you may explore inside the buildings independently at your own pace.

Ticket Redemption Point

Advocate's Close, Edinburgh EH1 1ND, UK

Itinerary

Advocate's Close (Pass By)

Edinburgh Castle

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 73 reviews

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Very fun and informative...

leah_v, Jul 2026

Very fun and informative tour with lots of interesting history. Our guide , Zander was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Good morning, Leah, and thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Xander. His knowledge and passion for sharing it with our guests truly make every tour special. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon! Vox City International

This tour was top notch....

Michelle_M, Jun 2026

This tour was top notch. Our tour guide (Xander) was knowledgeable and funny and provided great info and stories that led us up to the castle! Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Hello, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated Xander’s knowledge, humor, and the interesting stories he shared throughout the experience. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Xander. Thank you again for choosing Vox City. Best regards, Vox City Customer Service

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Mark_G, May 2026

It was a very good small group tour. Andrew had good knowledge and spoke very well. Liked getting off the royal mile and into some of the more remote alley ways before ending at the castle

Express tour visit to Edinburgh Castle

Sanjay_B, Apr 2026

Enjoyed the express tour of the castle. Zaran was extremely well aware of history and was able to share the facts with the group.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Good morning, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Our goal is always to provide a great experience, and we are committed to selecting high-quality elements that, when combined, ensure a valuable and enjoyable activity. We hope to welcome you again soon. See you soon!

Great Guided Tour

Dianne_K, Feb 2026

Great experience very knowledgeable and patient took plenty of time to explain pivotal parts if the tour

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hello, We really appreciate your feedback! Patience and deep knowledge are exactly what we strive for, and we’re so glad you felt well-attended to during your tour. We'll be sure to share your compliments with the team. Hope to see you again! Regards, VoxCity International

Run away!!!! The scam!!!!

VERONOQUE_D, May 2026

Catastrophic!!!! We did not have a guided tour!! The guide left us at the castle door because he did not have enough entry tickets!! Shameful!!! He asked us to choose because 2 spots were missing!!! He left his for someone else, but one person was still left out!!! In short, it was terrible from start to finish!!! Catastrophic management!!! A real scandal

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Jerome_N, Mar 2026

Excursion booked in the evening for the next day but cancelled by the castle 1 hour before the visit. You can't get a refund. Nice scam... How do I get refunded no one answers... You must flee this booking platform!!!!

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Response from Host, Mar 2026

Bonjour, Merci d’avoir partagé votre avis. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés pour le désagrément que vous avez rencontré et comprenons parfaitement à quel point une annulation de dernière minute peut être frustrante. Malheureusement, dans de rares cas, le site peut fermer ou annuler les visites à la dernière minute pour des raisons indépendantes de notre volonté, telles que les mesures de sécurité, la capacité limitée ou des événements internes. Nous sommes là pour accompagner nos voyageurs et notre service client reste toujours disponible pour répondre à toute question ou situation imprévue. Merci pour votre compréhension, Vox City Team

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