Edinburgh

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.

2.Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

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.

★ 4.8

“Georgia (our tour guide) was incredibly knowledgeable about Scottish history and the history of the Edinburgh Castle. She was very charismatic, funny, and engaging. I felt I got so much more out of my trip to the castle, learning the history of the buildings as…”

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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

“Kofee was great! Really knowledgeable and delivered a great tour of the castle. A lot of history…….what an experience!”

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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

“One of the best tours we have ever done. John was very knowledgeable and made the whole tour enjoyable, informative and well worth his time and money .”

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5.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

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.

★ 4.8

“Our tour guide was absolutely brilliant, he was knowledgeable, funny but serious when needed, he paid attention when our group had any questions he answered quickly and precisely in a way we could all understand. We are so glad that we had Jack as our…”

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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

“Nice walking tour of The Royal Mile with Craig, our very knowledgeable and very funny guide. He took us down alleys and into hidden courtyards we would not have seen otherwise. Worth the afternoon and cost.”

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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

“Our guide, Alisdair, was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and hit all the highlights, and painted an excellent story for the castle. However, it should be mentioned in the listing that this tour does NOT include any inside portions of the castle - only outside.”

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11.Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour – Tickets Included

Discover Edinburgh Castle with a guided tour including tickets, expert guides, and stunning views. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors.

★ 5.0

“James met us right on time and was very clear about some of the possibly more confusing aspects of where he was and wasn't allowed to guide in the castle and what we were and weren't encouraged to do inside various buildings! Even though some…”

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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

“Ash was an INCREDIBLE tour guide! We loved hearing his stories and his facts about Scotland. Such a fun day- and was the highlight of our trip. We would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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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

“Our driver Sean was very informative, friendly, entertaining and helpful. Small group size made the day easier and the bus was quite comfortable”

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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

“The driver/tour guide Paul was passionate about his country and was filled with excitement when he spoke about Edinburgh. Paul exuberance made the day. Stop off points were interesting, a very picturesque journey”

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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

“I chose this tour over the rest due to the smaller van (less people) and advertised hour at Stirling which was more than enough time for me to run through the castle, get some grave stone rubbings & visit Church of Holy Rude. The day…”

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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