Edinburgh Castle: Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
Edinburgh Castle Highlights Tour with Tickets, Map, and Guide
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Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle with an expert guide. Admire the castle's treasures such as the Scottish Crown Jewels, St Margaret's Chapel, Mary, Queen of Scots Birthing Chamber, and more on our guided tour.
With your map in hand, your guide will lead you along the ancient cobblestone paths of this national monument. During the tour you will get to discover areas of the castle such as Hospital Square and the Western Panorama, where you can take in the breathtaking views. You will also see some of the more famous parts of the castle including: The One o'Clock Gun, Mons Meg, The Castle Esplanade, Crown Square, and more.
Your local guide will tell you stories of the incredible people who have shaped the Castle throughout the centuries. From stories about deadly banquets and daring midnight raids to the death of a queen and the birth of a king.
Be sure to set aside some time after tour for further exploration of the museums and exhibitions (not accessible during the tour).
Itinerary
Royal Mile
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis is our meeting point. This is where we will get everyone checked in. This is where our introduction to the tour takes place before we head off to Edinburgh Castle.Edinburgh Castle Esplanade(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe will get our first look at the castle from the esplanade, your guide will explain the geology of the area and talk about the first settlers here. You will also learn about The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.Argyle Battery(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe will enter Edinburgh Castle through the gatehouse and we will arrive on the Argyle Battery where you will take in the views to the north and learn of the castles historic defencesOne O’Clock Gun(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeHere we will learn about Edinburgh's famous time signal, The One O'clock gunThe Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeClimbing further up Hawkhill we will learn about the people who currently live in the castle, and those who have been held prisoner here throughout the centuriesSt. Margaret's Chapel(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeArriving into the Royal Quarters of the castle we will find Edinburgh's oldest building, St. Margarets Chapel. Hear about her life and how this building has survived to this dayThe Royal Palace(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeOur final stop brings us into the beating heart of Edinburgh Castle. Crown Square where we find the historic home to our Stuart monarchs, The Royal Palace. We will learn of the palaces many residents and also of their most famous feature today, The Scottish Crown Jewels. This is where our tour concludes, you now have the opportunity to explore the castle at your own pace, armed with all the new found knowledge you've acquired. Your guide will remain in Crown Square to answer questions for as long as required.
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The Edinburgh tour with John was amazing. He was very well prepared and ensure that the tour group is well taken care of and we all are comfortable for the tour. He was very knowledgeable and made the sharing really interesting. I will definitely recommend him to anyone planning a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle.