Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour

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Experience Highlights

Get to know Scotland's second most famous location with this tour of Edinburgh Castle. Together with a guide you will discover the rooms and works inside the castle as admission is included in the tour.

You will learn about the history of this great place, from the monarchs who have lived there to its origins. The tour lasts about an hour and a half and you will be amazed by everything the tour guide will explain to you.

  • Learn about Edinburgh Castle in detail thanks to this guided tour that includes the entrance to the castle.
  • You will be accompanied by a tour guide who will explain the importance of each room.
  • From its origins to the important people who have lived there , you'll learn all about the history of the castle.

What’s included

  • Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
  • Tourist guide
  • Entrance to Edinburgh Castle

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Step by Step

Visit the inside of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's second most famous landmark, with this experience. For around an hour and a half you'll listen to a tour guide as you visit the various rooms of the castle.

Entrance to the castle is included in the tour so all you have to do is enjoy the tour. You will walk through different parts of the fortress, including three museums, two prisons and even a canine cemetery.

As for the history of the place, you won't be disappointed. As for its origins, there are records that there has been a fort on this site for over 3000 years. The castle itself was built in the 12th century, i.e. in the Middle Ages, which can be seen in its architecture.

The history however is not only structural as you will also learn about the kings and queens who have lived here. From David I, who was the first monarch of the castle, to other great kings such as James VI, who was born here.

Reviews

4.6
· 481 Reviews
  • L
    L.
    4
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    All ok.
  • E
    E.
    4
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    The guided tour was very good, we learned a lot about the history of the castle and managed to take a lot of pictures for social media. It's a place I wouldn't visit twice, but it was nice to hear its history.
  • N
    N.
    5
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    Great strength.
  • M
    M.
    5
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    One of the most beautiful castles I have ever visited. The guided tour was much more interesting than I expected and I managed to learn a lot about the history of the place. Highly recommended.
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