Attractions & guided tours

Edinburgh Castle express guided tour with entrance tickets

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£34.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 45 minutes

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Tour with Audioguide

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

You'll enjoy a quick guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site
You'll hear tales about the royal residence, which was also a prison
A highlight will be taking a snap of the imposing medieval cannon
It's your chance to admire the crown jewels in St Margaret's Chapel

What to expect

Embark on a brief exploration of Edinburgh Castle's highlights. As you explore the castle grounds and its outdoor spaces, listen to stories about how this stronghold was once home to Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars.

Meet your guide and tread the path of royalty (and even pirates) as you make your way to the castle. Seize the opportunity to photograph the six-tonne Mons Meg, an impressive medieval siege cannon, and appreciate the Royal Palace.

After the guided tour, take your time to explore the interior of this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace. Venture inside St Margaret's Chapel and feast your eyes on the crown jewels, visit the Scottish National War Memorial and more.

What's included

Guided tour
Entrance ticket
Downloadable APP

What's not included

Tips
Individual headset

Where

Queensberry Memorial to Walter Scott, W Parliament Sq, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, UK

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, located in West Parliament Square, opposite St. Giles Cathedral. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue 'VoxCity' uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked time slot.

What to remember

Not allowed:

Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted inside the castle

Know in advance:

Temporary update: Please note the Honours of Scotland (crown jewels) will be closed to visitors from 12 January to Easter 2026
This tour covers the castle grounds and outdoor spaces only, as guides are not allowed inside the buildings. After the tour, you can explore the buildings on your own
Remember to scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Edinburgh city audio guide before arrival
Areas of the Edinburgh Castle grounds may be closed on short notice by the castle authorities
Children under 16 can join the tour for free, but must purchase entrance tickets on-site

Remember to bring:

Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather
Please bring your own headphones for the city audio guide

Provider

Vox City International

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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