Edinburgh Castle: Extended Highlights Tour with Fast-Track Entry
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102 Ratings
Edinburgh
Experience the grandeur and history of Edinburgh Castle on our extended 2-hour tour. Explore highlights, hidden corners, and learn about its fascinating past and role in Scottish history.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Mile - 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.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line ticket access
- Guidance from a professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join us on our comprehensive 2-hour journey to discover the majesty and historical significance of Edinburgh Castle. With our knowledgeable tour guides, you will traverse through the castle’s prime locations and secret areas while gaining an understanding of its intriguing past and importance to the annals of Scotland.
Our journey begins at the renowned Royal Mile, where we’ll unpack the castle’s evolution from a medieval stronghold to a royal abode and defense facility. During this exploration, you will discover esteemed artifacts such as the Honours of Scotland (the national crown jewels), the Stone of Destiny, and the renowned One O’clock Gun.
The guided journey extends beyond the popular spots to lesser visited areas of the castle such as the Western Panorama and Hospital Square, now the home to The National War Museum of Scotland. With our extensive 2-hour tour, there’s ample opportunity for immersing in the historical essence and ambience of this symbolic Scottish site.
- This tour is an outdoor experience, we recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing appropriately for the Scottish weather
- Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted in the Castle and there are no left luggage facilities nearby
- This experience DOES NOT start at Edinburgh Castle. Please meet your guide at 379-381 High Street, Royal Mile next to the Statue of David Hume
- Edinburgh Castle is still a functioning military garrison, therefore, the tour duration and itinerary may vary based on any ceremonial activities taking place.
Location
David Hume Statue
High Street
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Scott_f
May 22, 2024
Excellent way to see Edinburg Castle - John was an excellent tour guide. Provided whimsical historical stories. Would highly recommend. Tour was the perfect amount of time.
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Tinka_d
May 19, 2024
Great Tour Guide - Fiona was great! Very articulate, easy to understand for non-native English speakers like my wife, able to answer and intrigue very educated people like my professor companion, very enjoyable!! Told us important secrets to using our time effectively to finish seeing what she did not show. Highly recommend!!
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Cheryl_o
May 14, 2024
EDI Tours Excellent - Excellent tour, our guide John was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and great sense of humor. Made sure everyone had a wonderful experience including great tips for things to look for and how to avoid the lines for certain sites. Really enjoyed the tour, the Castle would not be the same without the tour. We discussed the word Whig and the word is Scottish, Whigg for sour milk, see the March of the Whiggamores or sour milk men from 1648 , shortened to Whig. History so much fun! thanks for a great tour
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Daniel_r
May 14, 2024
Great Tour of the Castle - Fiona was an amazing tour guide. Kept a group of varied backgrounds, ages and experiences engaged throughout. Gave recommendations for exploring the rest of castle/how to spend the rest of the day after our morning tour so it was like she was still guiding us in the hours after the tour had ended. Cannot recommend more highly.
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Susan_k
May 13, 2024
Entertaining guided tour! - John was a terrific guide. We learned so much of the history of Edinburgh and its beautiful castle. John also offered recommendations for the remainder of our visit in Scotland.. This tour was a highlight! A wonderful day!
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Marsha_m
May 13, 2024
Excellent choice! - John was an incredible local guide! We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience! Highly recommend! The tour itself and the knowledge of geology, geography and history were above expectations.
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Debra
May 13, 2024
The best guided tour of Edinburgh castle - Such a knowledgeable and friendly guide.Made available a way for my 94 year old mom to get up safely.Small group and personable.
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Charlotte_t
May 13, 2024
Engaging Tour - Humorous, Informative Storytelling - EDI Tours excelled at being punctual, moving at a pace that got the group through numerous stops without rushing, and being very informative and engaging.
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Martha_s
May 12, 2024
Thorough enjoyment! - Our most memorable experience was the knowledge, ease of style and witty guide, John. John made us feel at home, was easily understood and gave us a thorough historical view of the castle. Thank you John!
We were also intrigued by the enginuity of the castle structure and St Margaret’s Chapel was so quaint and sweet. We had a great time.
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Maryw1993
May 11, 2024
History, humor, charm - John was such a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. He made everything interesting with his style and humor and I would highly recommend his tour. It started our trip off on the right note. Thank you, John!
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