Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included
Description
Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history to life! As you explore, your knowledgeable guide will regale you with tales of battles won and lost, royalty and rebels, and the colourful characters who have called the castle home over the centuries. You'll be greeted with breath-taking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside, providing a unique perspective on this beautiful city. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a unique and educational experience, a tour of Edinburgh Castle is a must-do activity in Scotland's capital. Come and discover the rich cultural heritage of this iconic landmark, and immerse yourself in the history of one of the most fascinating places in all of Europe! *IN ENGLISH ONLY. Tickets to Edinburgh Castle are included, and the tour takes place inside. Due to guidelines imposed by HES, guides are not allowed inside the covered areas.
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Itinerary
A brief walk from St. Giles to Edinburgh Castle's Esplanade, where you will be introduced to the History of Edinburgh and the Castle.
Walking tour of the Edinburgh Castle grounds. You'll be introduced to the History of Edinburgh Castle, its residents and buildings. Highlights include: - St. Margaret's Chappel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, - Mons Meg, a 6.6 tonne cannon, - The Great Hall, where monarchs could eavesdrop on their court, - The Honours of Scotland, the oldest crown jewels in the United Kingdom, - A cemetery for dogs. Please note that this is a visit of the Castle grounds only, as due to the reduced size of some indoor spaces and the popularity of the Castle, tour guides are not allowed into enclosed spaces.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1,909)
The organization was smooth, everything ran on time. My guide Tony was super fun, made a whole spectacle of the tour! I'm very pleased and impressed.
Informative and humorous tour with Toni. We learned so much and it was fun!
We were late getting to the tour. Edgar was so pleasant and helpful in offering options to meet our guide and quickly caught us up on what we missed than lead us to the original tour. Aimee was our guide. She is excellent, entertaining and very informative. Five star all the way.
Amelie was our guide and the self-proclaimed worst "Scot on Scotland." But despite that, she was funny and entertaining and full of knowledge. She combined history and myths to make an intriguing tour!
We had a very well informed and passionate guide in Amelie. It was a great tour and learned heaps during the 1.5 hours
Our tour guide Laura was incredible. Very funny very personable and the same age as many of the members in our group! Incredible how insightful Laura was about the history of Scotland and Edinburgh castle. Would highly recommend for history nerds like myself. Particularly interesting was the spoon-carved American flag on an old prison door, likely one of the first depictions of the US flag outside of the United States, carved by an American prisoner of war during the American revolution. A French POW also carved an image of Lord North being strung up. Fascinating history that Laura was able to tell us all about.
Very informative and fun guide. She did a great job explaining the castle and gave us some fun stories.
This tour was a frantic historical tour of the Castle. Our guide, James, with very knowledgeable of Scottish history. He shared lots of stories and quips about people and places. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Dress in layers. It was windy on the castle grounds.
Very good tour. Tour guide was very informative, friendly and easy to understand. Some hills and uneven surfaces
Read the meeting location carefully. Mine reservation had 2 different locations which were about a half mile apart. I almost missed my tour for that reason.
