Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide

Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle with an expert guide. Admire the castle's treasures such as the Scottish Crown Jewels, St Margaret's Chapel, Mary, Queen of Scots Birthing Chamber, and more on our guided tour.
With your map in hand, your guide will lead you along the ancient cobblestone paths of this national monument. During the tour you will get to discover areas of the castle such as Hospital Square and the Western Panorama, where you can take in the breathtaking views. You will also see some of the more famous parts of the castle including: The One o'Clock Gun, Mons Meg, The Castle Esplanade, Crown Square, and more.

Your local guide will tell you stories of the incredible people who have shaped the Castle throughout the centuries. From stories about deadly banquets and daring midnight raids to the death of a queen and the birth of a king.

Be sure to set aside some time after tour for further exploration of the museums and exhibitions (not accessible during the tour).

Meeting Point

David Hume Statue

379-381 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PW, UK

This tour DOES NOT meet at Edinburgh Castle. Please meet your guide in front of the High Court next to the statue of David Hume. Your guide will be holding a black and white umbrella with the EDI Tours logo on it.

What's included:

• Map of Edinburgh Castle
• Professional Local Guide
• Edinburgh Castle Entry Ticket

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Royal Mile

High St., , Edinburgh, EH1 2PB

This is our meeting point. This is where we will get everyone checked in. This is where our introduction to the tour takes place before we head off to Edinburgh Castle.

10 minutes

Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

Castle Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

We will get our first look at the castle from the esplanade, your guide will explain the geology of the area and talk about the first settlers here. You will also learn about The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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Argyle Battery

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

We will enter Edinburgh Castle through the gatehouse and we will arrive on the Argyle Battery where you will take in the views to the north and learn of the castles historic defences

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One O’Clock Gun

Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2YT

Here we will learn about Edinburgh's famous time signal, The One O'clock gun

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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum

Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, , Edinburgh, EH1 2YT

Climbing further up Hawkhill we will learn about the people who currently live in the castle, and those who have been held prisoner here throughout the centuries

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St. Margaret's Chapel

Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL

Arriving into the Royal Quarters of the castle we will find Edinburgh's oldest building, St. Margarets Chapel. Hear about her life and how this building has survived to this day

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The Royal Palace

Castle Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

Our final stop brings us into the beating heart of Edinburgh Castle. Crown Square where we find the historic home to our Stuart monarchs, The Royal Palace. We will learn of the palaces many residents and also of their most famous feature today, The Scottish Crown Jewels.
This is where our tour concludes, you now have the opportunity to explore the castle at your own pace, armed with all the new found knowledge you've acquired. Your guide will remain in Crown Square to answer questions for as long as required.

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