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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

4.9(5,179 reviews)
1h 30m
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
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About This Tour

Our Castle Tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification.  The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland. Tour leaves from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith.

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English
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What's Included

Local guide
Entry Fees

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.
Bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside the castle and the castle does not provide a locker system for the storage of luggage.
Tour DOES NOT MEET AT THE CASTLE, the tour begins from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith
Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
Edinburgh Castle is built on top of the core of an old volcano, the ground is often uneven and at times steep. Be prepared to be on your feet for the full duration of the tour. People with mobility issues may not get the most from this tour.

Meeting Point

Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas.

Special Instructions

If you have any questions or are running late, please do not message us through TripAdvisor as we do not receive notification of these messages. Please call us on 07548387324, during office hours (10am-5pm UK Time), and we will resolve your issue for you. Thank you for booking with us and we hope you enjoy your tour. Please note that the tour DOES NOT meet at Edinburgh Castle, you will meet the guide outside Cafe Nero on the Royal Mile by the statue of Adam Smith, they will be holding a large green and white umbrella so will be nice and easy to spot.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Little Fish Tours

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4.9

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