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Skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle with Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Private Tour of Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and Royal Mile
    • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
    • Skip-the-line tickets to Edinburgh Caste
    • Guided tour of the inner courtyards of Edinburgh Castle
    • Interesting facts about Edinburgh, its history and culture
    • Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle's museums and buildings

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, UK

      Meet your guide In front of the The Inn On The Mile, 82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    82 High St

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Edinburgh Old Town

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Edinburgh Castle

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
    • It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.
    • Pre-booked tickets to Edinburgh Castle are valid for a specific date and time, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will skip the line at the ticket office but not at security checks.
    • Please note that due to routist regulations, the guide will not accompany you in the castle museums and roofed buildings. The guided tour will take place in the outdoor courtyards only, and you are free to visit other areas your own.
    • For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 5 reviews
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    Edinburgh castle was your typical tour. Very crowded everywhere.

    jackie_h, Aug 2026
    Guide was good, typical tour no complaints. Big crowds everywhere. Royal mile was fun and interesting, lots of shopping and souvenir store, tons of restaurants and buskers

    Awesome Experience!

    Jorge_C, Jan 2026
    Super informative and Paul did a great job! It was the perfect amount of time and the money was well spent.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Hi Jorge_C, Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and found it informative and well worth it. It’s great to hear Paul did such a good job. We’d love to welcome you again on another Rosotravel experience. Best wishes, Rosotravel Team

    great experience

    Maegan_S, Nov 2025
    fantastic and super knowledgable guide!She was a professor who k ew the history so well and showed us things we most certainly would have missed on our own!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s knowledge. We’re glad she was able to show you hidden details that made your experience special!

    Awesome

    Gayle_G, Sep 2025
    Worth every bit of the money. Was awesome the history behind the castle and how it is still well kept. My favorite stop on our vacation.

    Our guide Juan José...

    JOSELUIS_A, Apr 2026
    Our guide Juan José explained very well everything about the Castle and also some things about the city.
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    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Hola JOSELUIS_A, ¡Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste tu experiencia con Juan José! Un buen guía marca toda la diferencia, y parece que tu visita al Castillo de Edimburgo y la ciudad fue realmente memorable. Nos encantaría darte la bienvenida nuevamente en otra aventura. Saludos cordiales, Equipo de Rosotravel

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