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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11,699 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia
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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“Easy pace, even with my 83 yrs old mother. Jules was friendly and informative. Very enjoyable”
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9,933 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by Little Fish Tours
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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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5,214 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $52.70by Little Fish Tours
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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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2,969 reviews2 hoursFrom $49by EDI Tours
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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“The tour was excellent, the guide Jake was very knowledgeable and injected and element of fun into the tour.”
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2,615 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by All-Star Guides
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Discover Scotland's highlights on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, the Kelpies, and the Trossachs.
★ 4.6“It was sensational! Our guide, Jamie C. was very funny and provided a lot of information related to all the encountered sightseeings! Definitely recommend it!😊”
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2,360 reviews9 hoursFrom $61by Timberbush Tours
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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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1,523 reviews2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $70.39by Mercat Tours
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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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1,313 reviews9 hoursFrom $85by Timberbush Tours
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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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1,305 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $72.95by Rabbies Trail Burners
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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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1,283 reviewsFrom $51by Sandemans Tours
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Discover Edinburgh Castle with a guided tour including tickets, expert guides, and stunning views. Perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors.
★ 5.0“Our guide james was extremely knowledgeable and funny. Learned a lot of stuff about not just the castle but Edinburgh in general.”
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1,211 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $51.32by All-Star Guides
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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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1,198 reviews9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $63.66by Timberbush Tours
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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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1,122 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $68.68by Rabbies Trail Burners
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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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1,051 reviews10 hoursFrom $61by The Hairy Coo
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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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1,043 reviews9 hoursFrom $57by Rabbie's Small Group Tours
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