Edinburgh Castle Tickets & Tour - Local Scottish Guide In a Kilt

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a Scottish guide!

Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local expert, proudly dressed in a traditional kilt for an authentic experience.

What to Expect:

A truly Scottish experience – Your kilted guide will share dramatic stories of kings, queens, and epic battles.

Discover Edinburgh Castle’s secrets – See the Crown Jewels, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and stunning views of the city from the top of Castle Rock.

Engaging storytelling – Learn about the castle’s past through history, legends and local insight.

Skip the confusion – Navigate the key sites with an expert local guide.

Why Choose This Tour?

The ONLY tour that guarantees a Scottish guide—don’t settle for less!

A fully immersive experience for history lovers and first-time guests – History comes to life with a guide in authentic Scottish dress, sharing real Scottish stories.

Book now to walk through history with a true Scotsman!

What's included

  • Professional Guide
  • Admission/Entrance Ticket

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities

    Languages spoken by guide

    English

    Additional information

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    379-381 High St, High St 379-381, Edinburgh, EH1 1PW
    The tour begins at the statue of Walter Francis, it is in the courtyard in front of St Giles' Cathedral. Your guide will have a red and white umbrella with Castle Tour written on it.

    End point

    Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
    The tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle where you are free to stay until it closes.

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