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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
• 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
• Take a snap of the impressive medieval siege cannon

Description

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.

Includes

Express tour of Edinburgh Castle (45-min) Live commentary in English Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)

Important Information

• 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. Please note the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) will be closed from 12 January to Easter 2026. 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.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund