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Edinburgh Castle Express Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh, Scotland
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Express tour of Edinburgh Castle (45-min)
    • Live commentary in English
    • Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
    • Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)
    • Enjoy a 15% Discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)
    • Tips for the guide
    • Optional Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)
    • Headset and mobile device

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott
      Queensberry Memorial to Walter Scott, W Parliament Sq, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, UK

      Meet your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, located in West Parliament Square, EH1 1RN (opposite St. Giles Cathedral). Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. 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

    Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, Queensberry Memorial to Walter Scott, W Parliament Sq, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, UK

    Itinerary

    Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott (Pass By)

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    Edinburgh Castle

    1 hour 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.
    • Please note the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) will be closed from 12 January to Easter 2026.
    • 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.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    based on 8 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    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

    A flees

    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
    From
    -15%

    $42.31

    per person
    Was $49.77

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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