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- Walking Tours
- Audio Guides
- Historical Tours
Private Edinburgh Castle Tour
- Duration3 hours – 4 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, Russian, CMN
About this activity
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in the whole of Britain and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries. In this 3-hour private tour you will explore this great castle and discover its interesting and sometimes bloody history. There is a maximum group size of 6. Internal rooms are by audio guide due to mandatory castle rules.
We are proud that on August 16th 2022 our tour was featured as the Star Prize on CBS Price Is Right.
What to expect
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
We will explore the battlements of Edinburgh Castle.
St. Margaret's Chapel
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL, United Kingdom
Visit the oldest building in Edinburgh.
The Great Hall
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Visit the medieval Great Hall in Edinburgh Castle
Scottish National War Memorial
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Experience the moving national war memorial.
Mons Meg
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
See the famous Mons Meg cannon.
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Start
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
Pickup locations3
Hotels & residences3
- Britannia Edinburgh Hotel69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DG, United Kingdom
- The Witchery352 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom
- Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD, United Kingdom
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
We can meet you at any Central Edinburgh hotel and walk up to the castle or we can meet you at an agreed location by the Royal Mile. WE CANNOT MEET ANYONE OR PICKUP FROM THE CRUISE TERMINAL. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE CASTLE AND IT IS 5 MILES AWAY FROM THE TERMINAL.
Redemption
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Not wheelchair accessible • Minimum age is 5 • Dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Edinburgh Castle Tickets
Not included
- Food and drinks
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- 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
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 10 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (5–14), Adult (15–99)
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5
- Dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Languages
- Audio
- German, Russian, CMN, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 8607P27
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.7/ 518 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (14) and Tripadvisor (4).
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