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Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tours: The 15 Best Ways In

18 tours  ·  from $49 a head

Entry is timed and capped, so the decision is made before you reach the esplanade. These 15 cover the plain ticket, the guided walks that include entry, and the small-group tours that get you round the Great Hall and the Honours without the crush.

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket - Finding the meeting point near St. Giles’ Cathedral
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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets - Castle Rock and the 80-minute guided route
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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

2.Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

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

Tour Edinburgh Castle with an entertaining local guide, see royal halls and military sites, then explore the fortress museums at your own pace.

“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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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket - Finding the meeting point near St. Giles’ Cathedral
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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

3.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

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

Tour Edinburgh Castle with a lively guide, guaranteed entry, royal stories, city views, and free time to explore its museums and rooms.

“Our guide is a man with immense passion and knowledge of Scottish history. Ask any questions you like. Use your mobile phone to learn more. An informative and exciting experience. After the guide leaves, wonder around, explore photos and cafes.”

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English - The castle grounds, dungeons, and Crown Jewels
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

4.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

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

Edinburgh Castle walking tour with skip-the-line entry, lively Scottish history, Royal Mile stories, and free time to explore on your own.

“Very knowledgable guide. Lots to see and do. Value for money. Worthwhile visit. Wrap up warm as the wind makes it very cold.”

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Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide - Meet your guide away from the castle gate
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Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide

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

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

Explore Edinburgh Castle for two hours with a lively local guide, seeing royal treasures, military landmarks, chapels, and sweeping city views.

“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, we had a brilliant weekend.”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included - Meeting at St. Giles Cathedral
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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

6.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

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

Explore Edinburgh Castle with an English-speaking guide, dramatic stories, city views, included entry, and time to wander independently.

“No improvement required- our guide, James, was funny, personable and extremely well informed and knowledgeable. He was easy to hear and listen to and his historical stories were very interesting- the time flew by. Would heartily recommend this guided tour and James as group leader. Very enjoyable indeed. Thank you.”

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Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour - Starting at Mercat Cross and St. Giles Cathedral
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Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included - From St. Giles’ Cathedral to the castle Esplanade
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour – Tickets Included

Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle - Starting at Tron Kirk on the Royal Mile
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Edinburgh: Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

9.Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

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

Walk Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sights with a lively guide, then explore Edinburgh Castle with included entry in this four-hour experience.

“We had a great time during our tour with Kirsty. She was an absolute hoot! Great tour, amazing vibes, interesting facts and top-shelf humor. Hats off to her for making it so interesting and amusing. 10/10 would recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included - Meeting outside the Fringe shop
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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

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

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

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle with a local guide, hear Scotland’s stories, see the One O’Clock Gun, and explore the castle.

“Had our tour with Alistair and he was absolutely amazing. Could not recommend him enough. His knowledge along with great humour really made the tour that much more special.”

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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included - Meeting outside the Fringe shop
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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide - The One O’Clock Gun and the castle’s military life
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Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide

Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit - Waverley Station and New Town views
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Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

13.Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

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

Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter links, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and Edinburgh Castle on a lively four-hour walking tour.

“The guide was very good but I felt that the Harry Potter references sometimes were very loosely associated also We were disappointed with the castle tickets as entry was 14.00. And after walking for 2 hours we needed a hot drink but the castle shut at 16.00 so we only had 2 hours in the castle. This is the first time I’ve been disappointed with an experience booked through you”

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Edinburgh: Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle - Starting near Princes Street and Binns Clock
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Edinburgh: Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle

14.Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle

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

See Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, New Town, Greyfriars and the National Gallery on a lively small-group walking tour.

“Very good. Our tour guide was great. He knew everything there was to know about Edinburgh and the history of Edinburgh. The weather was great also which made the tour. Would recommend this tour to everybody. Can’t remember the tour guides name but our tour date was May the 13th in the morning.”

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Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour - Scotland’s religious conflicts at the first stops
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Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

15.Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

See Edinburgh Castle and Old Town in three hours with a small group guide, local stories, photo stops, and castle admission included.

“This tour was excellent! John was so knowledgeable about all things Edinburgh. We got some history, some culture, some religious history, some politics and some entertainment info as well as great recommendations for food, activities and hidden gems around the town. He had a great sense of humor and loads of information. This is a small local company with a big future. I highly recommend this tour. Check them out. You won’t regret it.”

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