The 15 Best Castle Tours in Scotland

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

1.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11,699 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49Our pick

Tour Edinburgh Castle with a lively guide, then explore its palaces, museums, prisons, views, and grounds at your own pace.

“Sonia is a great guide, extremely knowledgeable of Edinburgh history and clearly very passionate about it. She had a good sense of humour, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. You get the tickets to enter the castle as part of the tour and then can spend as long as you want roaming around. Great value for money!”

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Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

2.Edinburgh Castle Guided History Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,747 reviews · from $50

Explore Edinburgh Castle with entry included, panoramic views, royal stories, military history, and an entertaining English-speaking guide.

“Our guide Angus was cheerful, easy to hear and very informative. But best of all, he was absolutely hilarious. I guffawed my way through the tour. Thank you so much for the lighthearted presentation.”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

3.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,540 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Review of Edinburgh Castle’s 90-minute guided walk, with entry, royal stories, city views, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.

“This was my first time using a tour guide for anything and I must say that Sonia was phenomenal!! I didn’t think I would make it to the end of the tour because it was freezing, but Sonia made it well worth it! She was knowledgeable, funny and full of enthusiasm and I would honestly highly recommend her as a tour guide!!”

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

4.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,214 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Explore Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line entry, lively Scottish stories, and free time to see the Crown Jewels, dungeons, and views.

“Energetic guide who loved history. Made for a great experience! I traveled alone but this tour company was extremely friendly”

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Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

5.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,136 reviews · 12 hours · from $56

Review of Timberbush Tours’ 12-hour trip from Inverness to Isle of Skye, with Portree, Eilean Donan Castle, Loch Ness, and scenic stops.

“Owen was a great guide! Great stories and information regarding each stops and along the way. Transport was comfortable and was great. Would 100% recommend.”

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Loch Ness: Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

6.Urquhart Castle Round-Trip Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,070 reviews · 50 min · from $30Best value

Cruise Loch Ness from Clansman Harbour to Urquhart Castle, with sonar, Highland views, onboard commentary, Wi-Fi, and snacks for purchase.

“Nice trip, amazing views of the castle and huge lake!”

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Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide

7.Edinburgh Castle: 120-Minute In-Depth Tour with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,969 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Explore Edinburgh Castle for two hours with an English-speaking guide, castle entry, royal treasures, military sites, stories, and city views.

“Charlotte was really amazing, she explained every little detail with such a passion, it has been fantastic! 10/10, I would recommend it!!”

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

8.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour with Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,615 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49

Explore Edinburgh Castle with an English-speaking guide, hear stories of royals and rebels, then enjoy free time inside this historic fortress.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the historical battles that took place at the castle territory. The tour was super interesting.”

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From Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Tour

9.Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & Kelpies Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,360 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Review of Timberbush’s Edinburgh tour to the Kelpies, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle, with practical tips on cost and timing.

“we had a fab day from start to the end. Gream ( our driver, tour guide and entertainer). was brilliant 👏. will do it again”

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From Inverness: Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

10.Loch Ness Cruise and Urquhart Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,241 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $76

Cruise Loch Ness, explore Urquhart Castle, and hear Highland stories on a practical half-day trip from Inverness.

“The guide was top-notch. Very knowledgeable, but not too much kitsch, which I appreciate. The boat trip to Loch Ness and Urquart Castle site visit were well organized. The longer trip back was beautiful, picturesque, and packed with great historical information. I would have loved enough time to stop in at some of the smaller towns and sites, but I would book again. Thanks! Great value. book again. Thank”

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From Glasgow: Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

11.Oban, Glencoe, Highland Lochs & Castles Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,123 reviews · 10.5 hours · from $39

Spend a full day touring Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban, Glencoe, and Highland castles from Glasgow for just $39.

“Everything was phenomenal. As a photographer/videographer, I Had a great time and the scenery was incredible! Would suggest this trip to everyone.”

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Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

12.The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $58

See Skye’s dramatic scenery, Portree, Kilt Rock, and Eilean Donan Castle on a 12-hour guided trip from Inverness for $58.25.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide Karen did a great job explaining the history of the area and the scenery was absolutely stunning! The Isle of Skye is a must see when traveling to Scotland!”

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Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour

13.Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle – Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $70

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, explore hidden closes, and enter Edinburgh Castle with a Mercat guide on this lively 2-hour-15-minute tour.

“Nicola was an excellent guide, providing historical insights and information. Communicated very well. Thoughtful of the physical needs of older people, on the walk up the hill. I was very grateful for the mobility transport up the steep walk into the castle. Really enjoyed this tour.”

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From Inverness: Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

14.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,440 reviews · 12 hours · from $57

Travel from Inverness to Skye, Eilean Donan, Loch Ness, and the Trotternish Peninsula on a scenic 12-hour small-group tour.

“I had the most amazing day! Ryan was the perfect guide, he was funny and he had a lot of tips, and also, it was incredible to hear the history behind every single stop.”

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