Edinburgh
The castle bookings: guided walks up the Royal Mile with entry sorted, the crown jewels and the one o’clock gun on schedule. The castle sits on a dead volcano and has been fought over accordingly.
Explore Edinburgh Castle with a guided tour that offers history, stunning views, and access to key sites for $50. Perfect for history lovers and first-timers.
Most Popular“It was an excellent tour, combined with a masterclass in history from our guide Valéria. Fantastic!”
Discover Edinburgh Castle with a 1.5-hour guided tour that brings 3,000 years of history to life, offering stunning views and engaging storytelling.
“Good - Euan was very knowledgable about the castle and surrounding stories”
Discover Edinburgh Castle with a 1.5-hour guided tour that combines skip-the-line access, lively storytelling, and stunning views—an ideal way to explore Scotland’s iconic fortress.
“Eowan was a fabulous tour guide. He kept my teenagers (usually never impressed) interested and my history loving husband interested as well. He had great advice about maximizing our time at the castle (it was really cold so my teenagers were only good for so…”
Discover Edinburgh Castle with an engaging 2-hour guided tour, including tickets, map, and expert insights—perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors alike.
“It was very revealing especially me coming from a totally different cultural background. I learnt a lot about the history of Edinburgh and the bloodlines of royal families and the wars that involved throughout centuries. Sarah was very friendly and knowledgeable.”
Discover the history of Edinburgh Castle with a 1.5-hour guided tour that includes tickets. Learn about battles, royalty, and rebels with expert guides.
“We had a very good time, it a was an enjoyable and insightful experience. Our guide David was very nice and he explained everything clearly and in an easily understandable manner. We got to discover a great deal of new things and that a historical…”
Discover Scotland's highlights on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, the Kelpies, and the Trossachs.
“Perfect getaway from Edinburgh! Thank you to our driver guide Holly for the amazing day! Very informative and knowledgeable guide with great recommendations. Superb driving to get us all on time where we should be! Transpo was on time and clean bus too! Love the…”
Explore Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle on a small-group tour. Skip-the-line access, expert guides, and authentic Old Town sights await.
“The tour was extremely informative and humorous. Linda our tour guide was fantastic. She personalized the tour to the group and really knew here facts. Highly recommend if you want a detailed facts tour. Their is a fair amount of walking up and down the…”
Discover Northumberland’s highlights on this day trip from Edinburgh, including Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, and scenic countryside, with expert guides.
“My wife and I had a lovely day. Alnwick Castle and the gardens were marvellous! Holy Island was an okay and interesting stop. Allistair was a very good and knowledgeable tour guide who contributed a lot to a very good experience. Recommended!”
Discover Scotland's highlights on this small-group tour from Edinburgh, featuring Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Loch Lomond. Includes admission.
“The pace of this trip was great. There were never long periods of riding on the bus: 20-40 min ride, then stop for an activity. Loved the short hike at Loch Lomond. Stirling Castle was fabulous. So glad we had a guided tour. Lizzie kept…”
Discover Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line access on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Learn its secrets, see the Crown Jewels, and explore at your own pace.
“Thanks Alisdair with the proper D! Nice tour of the castle with lots of stories and a healthy dose of humor thrown in.”
Discover Edinburgh Castle with a guided tour including tickets, expert guides, and stunning views. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors.
“It’s well worth the money. Excellent tour guide . Very friendly too. Lots of very interesting facts to listen to. We all really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend it as a top thing to do for anyone visiting Edinburgh”
Discover Scotland’s highlights with this day tour from Edinburgh, visiting Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and the Kelpies for a perfect blend of history, nature, and iconic sights.
“Covers a lot of ground and all are not to miss stop John was a delight to spend time with, super knowledgeable,very funny, very informative,it was like as huge history lesson”
Discover Scotland’s stunning West Highlands on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring castles, Lochs, and scenic stops in a small group setting.
“We wouldn’t have a tour guide by any other name…Rose was fantastic. She was passionate, knowledgeable and entertaining. Her authenticity was very refreshing. The history she told was often not so savoury but she told it truthfully and delightfully. We highly recommend this tour because…”
Discover Scotland’s highlights on a full-day tour from Edinburgh featuring Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, and scenic highland views—all with expert guides.
“We enjoyed every minute of this tour. Our guide, David, was knowledgeable about Scotland’s history and very fun. The Kelpies were breathtaking, Loch Lomand was gorgeous and Stirling Castle was extraordinary. The drive was beautiful and relaxing. Loved it!”
Discover Scotland’s highlights in a 9-hour small-group tour from Edinburgh, including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Kelpies, with expert guides.
“Martin is an outstanding tour guide. His knowledge and fun facts kept us in awe of his memory for details. He is a kind, fun, empathetic man who clearly enjoys his job and is a good driver too! I have been on many tours and…”
Castle rock, underground vaults and the Highlands waiting up the road.