Edinburgh Castle Tickets: The 15 Best Ways In

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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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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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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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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour – Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

See Edinburgh Castle with a guide, included entry, and time to explore the Crown Jewels, chapel, Great Hall, and military displays.

“It’s been very interesting well organized the guide was on time very entertaining and prepared I would recommend this experience and I will use again this service”

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9.Harry Potter Tour with Entry to Edinburgh Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 917 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter landmarks with a lively guide, then spend two hours inside Edinburgh Castle. A smart value for Potter fans.

“Hazel was a wonderful guide who led us on a wonderful adventure through Edinburgh. A great tour that covers many of Edinburgh’s brilliant spots.”

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10.Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 894 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle with a guide, hear Scotland’s stories, see the One O’Clock Gun, and explore the castle at your own pace.

“Small amount of walking... I guess any guide could guide you through this tour however, my guide James (the Englishman) made it memorable. Very engaging, informative, good sense of humor...was also personable. He was happy to answer questions and he interacted well with the group. The tour itself was amazing..Edinburgh has so much history to learn out.”

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11.Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 525 reviews · 2h 15m · from $68

Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a lively English-speaking guide, then enter Edinburgh Castle for crown jewels, views, and Scottish history.

“Zenon was amazing everything went smoothly he explained everything clearly and he was Canadian which is good because it was easy to understand thank you Zenon🙃”

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12.Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Review of Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour, with tickets, a local guide, castle views, royal rooms, and practical booking tips.

“Guide is local and very knowledgeable. Was a great tour even with a little rain thrown in. Some very good tidbits about life and changes in castle over the years. Would recommend this tour.”

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13.Harry Potter Tour & Edinburgh Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter inspirations, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and Edinburgh Castle on a lively four-hour walking tour.

“Very engaging and informative tour. Kirsty was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour and encouraged us to ask a million questions.”

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14.Full-Day Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $109

See Edinburgh’s New Town, Old Town, galleries, Greyfriars, and Edinburgh Castle on a lively small-group walking tour.

“Our tour was filled with laughter, learning and long walks through Edinburgh!!☺️ So happy to have the tour guide we did!! Saw way more than I would have alone, and have fallen in love with this city!!”

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15.Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town and Edinburgh Castle in a three-hour small-group walk with local guides, history, views, and practical tips.

“Minimal amount of sights were covered, a lot of pauses, lengthy pauses with a long historical synopsis provided. The guide must have received an award for the greatest number of words said in a moments time. It reached a point that she had to be tuned out. Oh well, her words were probably most interesting, important and relevant, but the rapid dialogue prevented oral dissimilation.”

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