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15 Best Edinburgh Castle Tours

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.

1.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

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★ 4.7

“we liked the fact that we went from place to place with history. To enhance the tour I would tell people exactly how many buildings people could possibly go through so they dont feel like they missed something.Other than that Nick our guide was great…”

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3.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

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.

★ 5.0

“Great stories from Scottish History. Wonderful guide. Even explained the expansive views Would do this again. Really enjoyed it”

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4.Edinburgh Castle: Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map & Guide

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.

★ 4.9

“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.”

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7.Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour

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.

★ 5.0

“We learned so much history and saw so much of Edinburgh without even noticing the walk! Marina was a knowledgeable and funny tour guide! What a great experience!”

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8.From Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria

Discover Northumberland’s highlights on this day trip from Edinburgh, including Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, and scenic countryside, with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“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!”

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9.Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour Including Admission

Discover Scotland's highlights on this small-group tour from Edinburgh, featuring Stirling Castle, the Kelpies, and Loch Lomond. Includes admission.

★ 4.5

“Perfect for all. This tour was easily the best part of our entire trip! Nik was the best. Personable and knowledgeable. We loved his humor and his way of making everyone feel comfortable. The tour itself is amazing. There are times when you may feel…”

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10.Edinburgh Skip-the-Ticket-Line Castle Walking Tour

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.

★ 4.5

“Not sure I would call this an outlander tour but overall was a nice tour. Guide was knowledgeable. Tour went longer than originally scheduled which was fine but didn’t feel like we really saw much of the sites as it was mostly a drive by.”

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12.Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

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.

★ 4.5

“We did the trip with Shafiq, our driver and guide from Timberbush Tours. Shafiq was a font of information and he narrated it all with lots of humor. He made us very comfortable and was very gracious throughout. We had a lovely day visiting Loch…”

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13.West Highlands, Lochs and Castles Day Tour Including Admission

Discover Scotland’s stunning West Highlands on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring castles, Lochs, and scenic stops in a small group setting.

★ 4.5

“We had a wonderful time exploring the Scottish Highlands with our driver and guide, Kieran. He was so fun, knowledgeable and engaging…and he did a fantastic job driving as well. We learned a lot, and he really made the history come alive. Would definitely recommend!”

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14.From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond

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.

★ 4.7

“Beautiful route, enjoyable journey. Our guide made the route interesting with very detailed information. If we go to Edinburgh again, we will try other tours from the same company.”

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15.From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Kelpies & Stirling Castle Tour

Discover Scotland’s highlights in a 9-hour small-group tour from Edinburgh, including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and the Kelpies, with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“What a fantastic tour! The tour guide Stefan kept us all entertained with tales of Scottish history whilst we made our way to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and the Kelpies. We had plenty of time to take photos and walk around, which was much appreciated.”

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More Edinburgh Castle Tours

4.7Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle4 hours$78 5.0Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$65.07 5.01-Day Castles, West Highlands and Loch Lomond Tour from Edinburgh10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$88.76 5.0Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group5 hours (approx.)$112.34 4.5Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour9 hours (approx.)$77.67 5.0Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh9 hours (approx.)$76.87 4.7From Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs and Castles Day Trip10 hours$85 4.7From Edinburgh: West Highlands, Lochs, and Castles Tour10 hours$54 4.5Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, & Kelpies Tour from Edinburgh8.5 hours$55 4.5Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$87.38 4.5Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$87.34 5.0Harry Potter’s Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$88.73 5.0Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$95.66 4.8Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle & Dunfermline Abbey Tour9 hours$87 5.0Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$58.23 4.5Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit4 hours (approx.)$102.59 5.0Alnwick Castle, Northumberland and Borders Tour with Admission9 hours (approx.)$135.31 5.0Stirling Castle, Kelpies and Loch Lomond from Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$62.72 4.5From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour10 hours$75 5.0Full-Day Highland Lochs Glens and Castles Tour from Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$87.34 4.9Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour – Scottish Guide In a Kilt1.5 hours$45 4.7From Edinburgh: Day Trip to Bamburgh and Alnwick Castle8.5 hours$68 4.7Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh10 hours$94 4.7From Edinburgh: Viking Coast & Alnwick Castle Day Tour9 hours$93