Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh Castle with Skip-the-Line

Edinburgh, Scotland

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Professional Local Tour Guide
Edinburgh Castle Entry

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
We’ll meet at the corner of 130 High Street, near the entrance to the Royal Mile. Look for your guide holding a sign for easy recognition.

End point

Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, UK
The tour ends at Castle Terrace, offering stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and the city skyline, a perfect spot to pause, take photos, and end your walk.

Itinerary

Royal Mile

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National War Museum of Scotland

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Margaret's Chapel

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Castle Terrace

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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.

Reviews

5.0

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A huge thanks to Mojo!

Lauren_H, Apr 2026

Mojo was absolutely fantastic as our tour guide around Edinburgh's city centre and the castle. He was thorough, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history, bringing everything to life with great stories and humour. The perfect balance of informative and entertaining — highly recommend!