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Skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle with Old Town Walking Tour

By UK Tours & Activites
Free cancellation available
Price is €491 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots to “the most besieged place in Great Britain”, Edinburgh Castle. See the majestic St Giles' Cathedral and the Royal Mile. Visit the historic castle courtyards.

Available in
English
German, French, Italian and Spanish

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Discover the heritage of Edinburgh Castle with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets to Edinburgh's top-rated attraction
  • Follow the historical Royal Mile and see the majestic St Giles’ Cathedral
  • Learn about Mary, Queen of Scots and other historical figures
  • Immerse yourself in Scottish history, culture and legends from past and present

Edinburgh Castle is a cradle of Scottish history and Edinburgh’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take this private tour to explore the historic Old Town and Royal Mile, and visit the castle courtyards with an Expert Guide.

Activity location

  • 82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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2H: Edinburgh Castle & Old ENG

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: See St Giles's Cathedral and highlights of the Royal Mile and Old Town,
,: and visit the courtyards of Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line tickets.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKED017

Language options: English
Price details
€490.66 x 1 Adult€490.66
Total
Price is €490.66

2H:EdinburghCastle GR,FR,IT,SP

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German

Duration: 2 hours: See St Giles's Cathedral and highlights of the Royal Mile and Old Town,
,: and visit the courtyards of Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line tickets
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKED017

Price details
€524.14 x 1 Adult€524.14
Total
Price is €524.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the inner courtyards of Edinburgh Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-line tickets to Edinburgh Caste
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interesting facts about Edinburgh, its history and culture
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour of Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and Royal Mile
  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle's museums and buildings

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and dressing appropriately for the weather.
  • Pre-booked tickets to Edinburgh Castle are valid for a specific date and time, so it's important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will skip the line at the ticket office but not at security checks.
  • Please note that due to routist regulations, the guide will not accompany you in the castle museums and roofed buildings. The guided tour will take place in the outdoor courtyards only, and you are free to visit other areas your own.
  • For the best experience, we limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. We will arrange additional guides for larger groups, so the price will be higher.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

82 High St

  • 10m
Meet your guide In front of the The Inn On The Mile, 82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting poit and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Edinburgh Old Town

  • 30m
A 2-hour tour of Edinburgh Castle and Old Town. Stroll along the Royal Mile, once used by the kings and queens, and admire the majestic St Giles Cathedral, Tolbooth Kirk and impressive 17th century tenement houses that give this town its historic splendour.

Edinburgh Castle

  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Pass through the defensive walls & gates of Edinburgh Castle, skipping the ticket line with our pre-booked timed tickets to Scotland's most visited attractions, & explore the castle’s inner courtyards. Immerse yourself in fascinating stories of British and Scottish monarchs who once lived at this royal residence, including Mary Queen of Scots who gave birth here. Learn about the castle’s role as a military stronghold , having survived 26 sieges in its 1000-year history and see the Scottish National War Memorial and other military monuments. Gain insider tips on visiting the Royal Palace, St Margaret's Chapel, the National War Museum and other attractions of Edinburgh Castle.While guided tours aren’t allowed inside the roofed parts of the castle (you will visit only the inner courtyards on this 2-hour tour), our Expert Guide will share with you all the important information and useful tips on the best things to do here, so you can get the most out of your day at Edinburgh Castle!

Location

Activity location

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    82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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