About this experience
Enjoy a quick tour of the castle highlights before exploring at your own pace. See the Royal Palace, medieval cannons, Crown Jewels and more.
Highlights
- Enjoy a quick tour of the castle highlights
- Take a snap of the impressive medieval siege cannon
- Hear stories about how this royal residence was also a prison
- At your own pace, explore inside St Margaret’s Chapel and see the crown jewels
What's included
- Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
- Guided tour in English
- Multilingual city audio tour (downloadable app only)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Start by meeting your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter Edinburgh Castle.
As you discover the castle grounds, hear stories about how this fortress was once the residence for Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. Take a snap of the six-tonnes Mons Meg (a medieval cannon), and admire the Royal Palace.
Afterwards, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace, and step inside St Margaret's Chapel, Scottish National War Memorial and more.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Charged Smartphone
- Headphones
Terms & conditions
Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
This tour covers the castle grounds and is outdoors only as guides cannot access inside of the buildings during the tour. After the tour ends, you may explore inside the buildings independently.
Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.
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.
Some areas may be temporarily unavailable.