Overview

Take a guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle to see the residence of Mary Queen of Scots. Admire the Great Hall from the 16th century, where feasts and celebrations were held. Discover the violent past of the monarchs and queens who called this fortress home. After meeting your guide, take a stroll to Edinburgh Castle, which towers over the city skyline from its perch atop Castle Rock, an extinct volcano. Take a stroll down the castle’s promenade to learn about the building’s history and sieges. See the location of the Royal Military Tattoo.

The guide will show you around the many areas of the stronghold and narrate its intriguing history once you’re inside the castle walls. Three museums, two jails, a dog cemetery, the Chapel of Saint Margaret, the National Monument to the Fallen of Scotland, the Great Hall, and a Royal Palace are all located inside the complex.(TOUR WILL STAY OUTDOORS; there will be no building access throughout the tour.)

Admire the magnificence of a Royal Palace and the Great Hall. You will have time to visit every structure within the castle until it closes after the tour.

Highlights

Delve into Scottish history with admission to the pivotal Edinburgh Castle. Tour one of Scotland’s most significant fortification strongholds with a ticket granting access to the formidable site. Walk amid the epic architecture while a guide regales you with Edinburgh Castle glory and downfalls across the eras, highlighted by the stately Great Hall still standing from medieval times. This is a chance to immerse in the battles and triumphs that shaped Scotland by encountering the real places they transpired.

• Entry to the popular attraction, Edinburgh castle
• Snap pictures of the panoramic city views from the top of the Castle Rock
• Uncover almost 3000 years of history with figures like King James VI
• Marvel at the features of Edinburgh castle’s Great Hall and a Royal Palace
• Admire views of the UNESCO World Heritage Edinburgh Old Town