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Edinburgh Castle is the most reviewed single attraction in the city. This page compares guided tours that include entry, ranked by verified review count, so you can see what the guide adds to the ticket itself.
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.7 (14,437)
Explore one of the most important fortresses in Scotland’s history with this ticket to Edinburgh Castle. Visit the Great Hall and discover the castle’s action-packed past on a g…
from €41 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (12,762)
With pre-collected tickets, our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland's…
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· 4.6 (7,882)
Hop on a City Sightseeing Edinburgh bus tour and discover sights such as Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket as you travel on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic view…
from €21 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (3,460)
Go back in time on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle. Listen to fascinating stories of battles, royals, and rebels, and take time to explore on your own after the tour.
from €46 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (3,253)
Explore Scotland’s most impressive fortress in detail. Our 2-hour expert led tour ensures you not only see, but understand every major site within the Castle complex. Tickets, m…
from €54 per person
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· 4.7 (3,170)
Explore Royal Edinburgh with three hop-on hop-off city tours plus guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Yacht Britannia, and Palace of Holyroodhouse.
from €96 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.6 (2,743)
Discover Scotland's legends and landscapes in one unforgettable day. Visit the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle with an expert local guide.
from €57 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (1,420)
Join the only guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle that guarantees a local, expert guide wearing a traditional Scottish kilt!
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.8 (1,417)
Follow the footsteps of Edinburgh’s accused witches through the Old Town on this authentic historical experience. Discover the truth behind the trials, see Edinburgh Castle, the…
from €19 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (1,244)
Discover the wizarding world of Edinburgh on a Harry Potter-themed guided tour with entry to Edinburgh Castle. See the inspiration for Diagon Alley and visit the Old Town cafe t…
from €69 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.7 (1,243)
Discover the Scottish Highlands on a day tour and see forests, lochs, and stunning mountains. Learn about Scotland's history with visits to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and…
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· 4.3 (1,241)
Explore Edinburgh on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit top sights like Edinburgh Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the National Museum of Scotland as you discover the city…
from €23 per person
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⏱ 135 minutes · 4.8 (1,221)
This tour combines a guided visit of Edinburgh Castle (entry included) and a walking tour of the Royal Mile.
from €63 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.7 (1,201)
Explore the beautiful Scottish Highlands on a day trip departing from Edinburgh. Admire Stirling Castle, discover the Kelpies, and enjoy the fascinating natural scenery of Loch…
from €66 per person
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· 4.2 (926)
Explore Edinburgh with a hop-on, hop-off tour with access to 2 sightseeing routes, the City and Britannia Tours. Explore landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and Leith&…
from €32 per person
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⏱ 6.5 hours · 4.5 (622)
Explore Scotland’s beauty and history on this half day adventure from Edinburgh. Select between the Whisky Distillery or Castle tour option when you book.
from €53 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.8 (493)
This fascinating tour of Scotland's Highlands will take you behind the scenes of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code as you visit some of the country's most beautiful building…
from €77 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.2 (485)
Discover Scotland's most important castle. Take in fascinating history and some spectacular views of Edinburgh's Old Town on a 2-hour guided tour.
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· 4.7 (337)
Explore a symbol of Scottish independence and a source of national pride with this ticket entry the Castle. Learn about the knights who flocked to the Royal Court to revel in th…
from €22 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.7 (211)
Discover historic Scotland on this unique full-day tour. Follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this trip into the Scottish heartlands. Visit Stirling Castle, strol…
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.7 (156)
The Kelpies, Loch Lomond, & Trossachs day trip is a stunning journey through Scotland’s natural landscapes. Visit the Kelpies, explore Stirling Castle and spend time in pictures…
from €53 per person
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⏱ 9.5 hours · 4.8 (138)
Experience everything Scotland has to offer in 1 day, including an incredible castle, amazing scenery, and tasty Highland whisky.
from €107 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.5 (104)
Snap a selfie with the mighty Kelpies - the biggest horse-head sculptures on the planet - then dive into epic tales at Stirling and soak up bonnie views around Loch Lomond!
from €58 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (89)
Discover Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and New Town in one small-group tour, including Edinburgh Castle, a historic house and the Scottish National Gallery, with entry tickets i…
from €114 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.7 (53)
Explore East Scotland Landmarks on a half day trip from Edinburgh, heading to Queensferry Bridges, The Kelpies (Giant Horses), Stirling Castle and a beautiful village of Culross
from €47 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (38)
Discover Edinburgh's history on a guided walking tour of the Royal Mile. Learn about Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and St Giles Cathedral, and visit Harry Potter sites.
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· 4.8 (36)
Discover Edinburgh on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with a live guide. Explore the city center and see top attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament, and the Pal…
from €24 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.4 (21)
Enjoy afternoon tea with views of Edinburgh Castle in an iconic historic Scottish tea room. Premium teas, homemade treats, and a local guide sharing its story.
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.8 (20)
Visit Luss on Loch Lomond, feed the Highland 'Coos', explore the Victorian town of Callander, and visit Doune Castle, used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Outlander…
from €580 per group up to 4
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⏱ 3 hours · 3.0 (5)
Explore Edinburgh's Old Town on a guided walking tour. Discover hidden closes, historic landmarks, and enjoy skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle.
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· 4.0 (3)
Explore Edinburgh Castle and its historic military heritage with this entry ticket. Discover the Crown Jewels of Scotland and St Margaret's Chapel, and enjoy a self-guided a…
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)
Explore Edinburgh’s history on a 3-hour walking tour. Visit the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Kirkyard, and Edinburgh Castle.
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Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this murder mystery hunt through historic Edinburgh! Travel back to 1901, investigate near Edinburgh Castle, solve clues, and catch the cul…
from €40 per group up to 4
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⏱ 3 hours 0
Join a private photography tour of Edinburgh and learn how to take the perfect photo of the iconic Edinburgh Castle. Choose between a day or night tour.
from €333 per group up to 2
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⏱ 12 hours 0
Explore South Queensferry, The Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Stirling Castle, and St Andrews on a full-day journey through Scotland’s historic landmarks, engineering achievements, and…
from €210 per person
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Embark on our Scotland Adventure from Edinburgh Cruise Terminal: Explore the Scottish Lowlands, see the Kelpies, stroll Culross’s charming streets, and visit the historic Stirli…
from €94 per person
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⏱ 11 hours 0
Journey into the heart of the Highlands on this intimate wildlife adventure from Edinburgh. Encounter Scotland's most iconic animals in their natural habitats, and explore D…
from €1,054 per group up to 8
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⏱ 2 hours 0
Beginning at the evocative Witches’ Well, nestled in the shadow of the iconic Edinburgh Castle, this immersive witch tour takes you through the haunting history of Scotland’s mo…
from €30 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Entry to the castle is timed and managed by Historic Environment Scotland, and slots sell out in summer, so a guided offer with a fixed entry time can be the safer way in. The castle sits at the top of the Royal Mile on a steep cobbled approach. The guided tours listed here run about one and a half to two hours.
Good to know
It is the most reviewed trip on this site, and it is a long day: about twelve hours, most of them in the coach, with short stops at Glencoe, Fort William and Loch Ness. If you only have one day outside the city and like scenery, it works. If you dislike long drives, Stirling, St Andrews or Rosslyn are shorter alternatives.
No. Skye is roughly 236 miles from Edinburgh, a drive of five and a half to six hours one way. The offers that include Skye run for several days, and the listings here say so in the title.
No. Edinburgh is tied to the books: J. K. Rowling wrote in its cafés, and Victoria Street and Greyfriars Kirkyard are associated with the stories. Film locations such as the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Alnwick Castle are outside the city and are reached on day trips.
Yes, it is safer to. Entry is timed and slots sell out, especially in summer, and once online tickets are gone none are sold at the gate. A guided offer with a fixed entry time is one way to secure a slot.
The tram takes about 30 to 35 minutes to Princes Street and the Airlink bus about 25 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic. Both leave from the terminal. Airport transfers are not listed on this site.
The Old Town and New Town are compact and most sights can be reached on foot, though the Old Town is steep and cobbled. A hop-on hop-off bus is useful mainly for outlying stops such as the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith.
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