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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour with Entry and Local Guide
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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour with Entry and Local Guide

by Little Fish Tours

2 hours
Edinburgh
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 hours
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2 adults × £35.10
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This walking tour lasts about 90 minutes and begins at 192 High Street next to the Adam Smith statue in Edinburgh. A local guide leads the group through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle, providing a detailed history of the site over the past 3,000 years and explaining its importance in Scottish history. While entry to the castle grounds is included and the guide shares many stories, the tour does not include access inside any of the castle buildings, as no operator is permitted to enter them. After the tour, visitors can explore the castle independently with a better understanding of its background. The tour takes place mostly outdoors within the castle complex and continues in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended.

Highlights

90-minute guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle grounds
Skip-the-line entry included
Local guide provides detailed 3,000-year history
Starts at 192 High Street by Adam Smith statue
Tour covers castle’s role in Scottish history
Outdoor route within castle complex in all weather

What's included

Guidance by a local guide
Entry fees to Edinburgh Castle grounds

What's not included

Gratuities for the guide

Itinerary

1

Edinburgh Castle Grounds

The guide leads visitors through the castle grounds for about one hour. Entry inside the castle buildings is not allowed for any tour operator, but the guide shares extensive historical information about the castle’s significance in Scottish history and many unusual stories. This background prepares visitors to explore the castle independently after the tour.

60 min

Meeting point

Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas with Little Fish logo and speak to our staff when you arrive.

Languages

English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
A moderate level of fitness is needed
The tour operates regardless of weather, so dress accordingly
Most of the tour is outdoors within the castle complex and not covered
Bags larger than 30 liters are not allowed inside and no luggage storage is available
The meeting point is not at the castle but at 192 High Street by the statue of Adam Smith
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult
The castle sits on an old volcano with uneven and steep ground; the tour involves standing and walking throughout and may not suit those with mobility issues
Total
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