Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Our Castle Tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland.
Tour leaves from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith.
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
What's included in Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
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You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. It is worth to note that we can not take you inside any of the Caste Buildings (no tour operator can) but we will give you the rich history of the Castle, it's place in Scottish history and many of it's more unusual tales so that after the tour you will be able to explore the Castle with a much deeper understanding than a casual visitor.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Entry Fees
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.
- Bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside the castle and the castle does not provide a locker system for the storage of luggage.
- Tour DOES NOT MEET AT THE CASTLE, the tour begins from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith
- Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
- Edinburgh Castle is built on top of the core of an old volcano, the ground is often uneven and at times steep. Be prepared to be on your feet for the full duration of the tour. People with mobility issues may not get the most from this tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas.
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If you have any questions or are running late, please do not message us through TripAdvisor as we do not receive notification of these messages. Please call us on 07548387324, during office hours (10am-5pm UK Time), and we will resolve your issue for you. Thank you for booking with us and we hope you enjoy your tour. Please note that the tour DOES NOT meet at Edinburgh Castle, you will meet the guide outside Cafe Nero on the Royal Mile by the statue of Adam Smith, they will be holding a large green and white umbrella so will be nice and easy to spot.