Entry to the fortress is part of the deal. Come explore Scotland’s second-ranked tourist spot while delving into its gory past and tales of the monarchs who resided within these walls.

Archeological proof indicates that a stronghold has existed on this site for nearly 3000 years, and it has served as a royal castle as far back as King David I’s rule in the 12th century. Various Scottish rulers continued to use it till 1633, and it even served as the birthplace of King James VI.

Your exploration begins on the castle’s esplanade where your guide will narrate about the castle’s inception and its various sieges.

Once inside Edinburgh Castle, you will be guided through the various sections of the fort while being enlightened about its compelling past, including stories about Scotland’s former monarchs. In the fortress, you will discover three museums, two jails, a dog graveyard, Saint Margaret’s Chapel, the National Memorial for Scotland’s fallen, the Grand Hall and a Royal Palace, which is not available for tour.

• Please note in poor weather conditions the tour will remain outdoors as access to the castle buildings is not available for tour groups
• Tour will be inside the castle walls, but outdoors, with free time after the tour to to explore the castle an to go inside every building (Museums, Royal Palace, prisons, and much more). We can not access those buildings during the tour, but the tour will still be carried out within the castle grounds.
• The castle is a complex of buildings, not a single building.
• On this tour you will be guided around Edinburgh castle, with specific stops assigned by the castle authorities.
• Bags over 30L in volume are not allawed inside the castle.