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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

By Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €91 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History

Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history, from ancient battles to royal life, and visit highlights like the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel.

Later, at 2:00 p.m., return to the meeting point. A staff member will escort you to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where you'll explore with an audio guide. Learn about Mary, Queen of Scots, and the palace’s role in modern royal visits.

This experience offers the perfect blend of expert guidance and independent discovery — ideal for travellers who want to dive deep into Scotland’s royal and cultural heritage.

Activity location

  • Edinburgh Castle
    • Castlehill
    • EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Advocate's Close
    • EH1 1ND, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€90.54 x 1 Adult€90.54
Total
Price is €90.54
Until Fri, 10 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Holyrood Palace ticket
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratitudes

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Edinburgh Castle

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Meet your guide at 10:00 a.m. at the designated meeting point, and make your way to Edinburgh Castle, which towers over the city from its dramatic perch on the ancient volcanic rock known as Castle Rock. Wander along the esplanade and uncover the history behind the castle’s construction and the numerous battles it has witnessed. You’ll also pass by the famous esplanade where the Royal Military Tattoo takes place each year. Let yourself be impressed by the splendour of the Great Hall and the Royal Apartments. Once the guided portion concludes, enjoy some free time to delve deeper into the castle’s many fascinating spaces at your own rhythm.

Palace of Holyroodhouse

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Then, at 2:00 p.m., head back to the meeting point, where one of our team members will accompany you to the Palace of Holyroodhouse — the official Scottish residence of the British monarch. Explore the Palace’s rich connections to some of Scotland’s most renowned historical figures, including Mary, Queen of Scots, and Bonnie Prince Charlie. You'll also gain insight into how the Palace continues to serve the King today during royal visits and official ceremonies in Scotland.

Location

Activity location

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    Edinburgh Castle
    • Castlehill
    • EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Advocate's Close
    • EH1 1ND, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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