Edinburgh: Private Guided Tour of the Edinburgh Castle

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Explore Edinburgh Castle on a private tour and travel back in time. Discoer everything you could hope for, with history, adventure, stunning views, gems, and legends, all in one place.

Highlights

  • Explore the Castle of Edinburg with a private tour guide
  • Take in a stunning panoramic view of Edinburgh
  • Hear the cannon shot at one o'clock every day, except Sunday
  • Admire The Sainte-Marguerite Chapel and learn its history
  • Walk through The Scottish National War Memorial and the Prison

Description

Journey through the magical Edinburgh Castle with an interactive private tour, led by an expert guide. Learn about the history of this fortress, and discover the symbol of Scottish power. Observe this surroundings, with a panoramic view of the grounds, and find out all about those who used to live there. Meet your private expert guide and visit Edinburgh Castle in an interactive way, which was used for a long time for military purposes. Explore this sumptuous fortress, located in the heart of the Old Town and learn about what it is a symbol of Scottish power. Witness to the painful history that played out between Scotland and England, and how in the 11th century became, it represented the rivalry between these two nations. It then housed some famous members of the Scottish Stuart dynasty, including Mary Stuart who gave birth there to the future James I of England. During the visit, learn many details about Scottish history and observe the impacts left by the sieges, battles, and attempted reconquests that damaged the castle. The guided tour lasts approximately 1.5 hours (after which you can continue to explore Edinburgh Castle at your own pace and in more detail if you wish).

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Entrance Tickets Private Tour Guide

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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