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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour + City Audio Guide

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(2 verified reviews)•Operator: Vox City International (UK)
A historic stone castle with a prominent arched entrance, flags, and statues, under a clear blue sky.
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About

Proceed to Edinburgh Castle, once home to Mary, Queen of Scots, and hear about its use during the Napoleonic Wars.

Observe the six-ton Mons Meg cannon and visit the Royal Palace.

After the guided portion, independently visit locations within the castle grounds such as St Margaret’s Chapel and the Scottish National War Memorial.

What's Included

  • Entry ticket
  • Live guide
  • 45-minute guided tour
  • Edinburgh City audio guide app
  • Enjoy a 15% Discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)

What's Not Included

  • Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (available for an extra £3.50)
  • Headset and mobile device
  • Tips

Must Know

  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Bags over 30 l and suitcases are not allowed inside the castle
  • Dress appropriately for the current weather conditions
  • The tour is outdoors and covers only the castle grounds. After the tour ends, you may explore the inside of the buildings independently

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Child tickets are not currently on sale. However, adult tickets can be purchased for children
2

On-site usage

  • Meet your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, opposite the St. Giles Cathedral
  • Look for your guide wearing a dark blue VoxCity uniform and holding an umbrella
  • Arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot
  • Show your mobile voucher to the guide at the meeting point
3

After your visit

  • Enjoy a 15% Discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability). Redeem on their website (https://www.edinburghgin.com/visit) using discount code: VOX15. Or show this voucher to redeem your discount in–store

If you have any questions, please reach out to the supplier at:

Meeting Point

West Parliament Square, Edinburgh

GPS:55.94951, -3.19172

Get There

Castlehill, Edinburgh

EH1 2NG

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