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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

“Valeria was sooo knowledgeable and full of amazing energy! She taught us so much and makes it a lot of fun. She did. Brilliant job!!”

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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

“We had an absolutely amazing tour with John, so welcoming and knowledgeable. We loved hearing the many facts and stories and he had the patience of a saint with my husbands many, many questions 😂 Thank you for making our trip to Edinburgh so special,…”

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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

“Thank you so much for our tour, we enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone! Our tour guide was Robert and he made the history so interesting! He also played the harmonica at some walking points which was lovely.”

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

Discover Scotland's highlights on this full-day tour from Edinburgh, including Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, the Kelpies, and the Trossachs.

★ 4.6

“Today we had a great trip with John. Was a fantastic experience, very well organized. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about Scotland. Gave us a great insights about the area and the surroundings. Highly recommended!”

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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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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

“Thoroughly enjoyed this day trip in the English countryside (in case you missed it like we did, this isn't a Highlands tour) 😊 Adam was a generous, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. The drive to Alnwick castle is so beautiful- rolling hillsides, lots of sheep and…”

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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

“The best day! Made extra special by our driver, Martin, who was funny, knowledgeable, and timed music and commentary perfectly. Each stop allowed the perfect amount of time. Highly recommended.”

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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

“Laura was an awesome & witty guide she made the experience fun for our group! Very knowledgeable & full of stories- ready to answer any questions that came her way.”

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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

“Had a marvelous experience. The tour guide was fabulous and made the whole trip lively.It was worth every penny.”

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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

“It was a great experience! We love it! Our driver Hannah was amazing. Our only complaint is that we did not have enough time in Inveraray. Either you visit the castle or walk around the town and eat. An additional hour in Inveraray would have…”

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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

“John is a fantastic guide, tons of local knowledge and historical context combined with a desire to be helpful and fun. Would do a longer tour with this company if we return.”

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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

“Steven, our guide, is a man who really knows his stories and his music! And excellent tour with an excellent guide! Just fix the heating system on the bus people, as it was rather too cold on a chilly day! Cheers!”

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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