Edinburgh Castle: The 15 Best Tours & Tickets

1.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49Our pick

Guided Edinburgh Castle walk with entry ticket. Outdoor narration, Castle Rock views, then time to explore museums, prisons, and palaces.

“I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the tour around Edinburgh castle. The tour guide Joe was very informative, knowledgeable, friendly and I liked his comedic presence. He covered many areas of the castle and was very clear in all areas. Would highly recommend to other people. Daniel M Petty”

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2.Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,747 reviews · from $50

Ticketed English-guided Edinburgh Castle tour from the Royal Mile. See St Margaret’s Chapel, dungeons, and panoramic views in 1.5 hours.

“Ben was our guide and he was excellent. Gave lots of information and history involved the group and added humour. The tour of the castle was very interesting and we were able to look round at our leisure once the tour had finished. Highly recommend”

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3.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,540 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Top rated

A guided walk with guaranteed entry to Edinburgh Castle, built around stories, great photo time, and free exploration after the tour.

“Raj our tour guide was fantastic. So much information and humour added in. Excellent tour. Would definitely bring a friend and go on tour again”

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4.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Skip the queue at Edinburgh Castle on a 90-minute Royal Mile walk with a guide in English, then explore the grounds at your pace.

“Started late as waited for others that were running behind. Wasn’t told we couldn’t get into Castle until later we wouldn’t of booked if we had know this as we were on a tight schedule”

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5.Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,969 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Expert 120-minute Edinburgh Castle tour with skip-the-line ticket, a map, and major sights and stories, plus rampart views.

“John was very friendly and enthusiastic. We wouldn’t normally find tours like this interesting but he made it very engaging and funny.”

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6.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,615 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

90-minute English guided walk through Edinburgh Castle, with tickets included and time to explore solo until closing.

“Great time! great experience! 10/10. Laura was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable (also great sense of humour)”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Small-group Old Town walk on the Royal Mile plus skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle, with expert guides, close-up views, and extra time to explore.

“We took the Royal Mile and Castle tour and it was amazing. Our guide Nicola guided us with great enthusiasm. She is very knowledgeable and very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Skip ticket hassles with direct entry to Edinburgh Castle, guided around the grounds, then explore on your own with highlights like the Honours of Scotland.

“Loved the experience! Our guide was highly knowledgeable, and I especially enjoyed the historical information and facts, which elevated the experience. Definitely check out the Military Memorial! Our tour guide strongly recommended it, and I'm so happy he did! It was definitely more meaningful and enjoyable than the Crown Jewel Room.”

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9.Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 917 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Harry Potter meets real Edinburgh. Walk the Royal Mile, Diagon Alley clues, Greyfriars and Elephant Café, then enter Edinburgh Castle.

“Robert was great! Nice mix of Harry potter related facts with also some historical commentary where we walked about.”

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10.Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 894 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Guided walk along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to St Giles, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, then Edinburgh Castle. Ticket and insights included.

“Paul is an excellent and witty guide. He shared much historical information during the tour. Tour pace is fine. Highly recommend Paul!”

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11.Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 525 reviews · 2h 15m · from $68

Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle walk with entry included. Guided Mary Queen of Scots and One O’Clock Gun stories, then explore freely.

“Xenon was awesome and full of very good information and the only suggestion would be to walk more and less standing in the cold for up to 20 min at a time.”

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12.Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Edinburgh Castle highlights tour from the Royal Mile with tickets, map, and guide. Learn the One O'clock Gun, Crown Jewels, and views.

“Great tour enthusiastic telling of the history of the castle would highly recommend it made the visit to the castle far more interesting.”

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13.Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Harry Potter themed walk in Edinburgh plus a 2-hour visit to Edinburgh Castle. Small group, English, mobile tickets.

“Witch Hazel is amazing and beautiful!! She has a true love for Harry Potter and it really shows during her tour! She’s fun, exciting, and full of witty stories. I give her and the tour a 10!”

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14.Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $109

Edinburgh full-day walking tour with a Castle visit, New Town architecture, Scottish National Gallery art, and Greyfriars. Small group, $109.

“The tour guide Mark was too good in detailed history and fun facts, enjoyed his company throughout the beautiful scenery of Edinburgh.”

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15.Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $300

Private 4-hour Edinburgh Old Town walk with timed Edinburgh Castle entry, Calton Hill views, Royal Mile stories, and photo stops.

“Ross was absolutely amazing. He was prompt, professional, and pleasant. He really knows Edinburgh, and we saw many things we wouldn't have without his guidance. Ross is extremely knowledgeable!”

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