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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour + City Audio Guide

4.5
(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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Duration1 h 30 min
Arrive before5 min
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Audio GuideEN

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
  • Guided tour (exteriors only)
  • Edinburgh City audio guide app

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

On-site usage

  • Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, opposite St Giles’ Cathedral
  • Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours yellow logo
  • Show your mobile voucher to the guide at the meeting point
  • Arrive 05 minutes before your booked timeslot
2

After your visit

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

Meeting Point

Advocates Close, Edinburgh

GPS:55.94981, -3.19127

Get There

Castlehill, Edinburgh

EH1 2NG

Reschedule and cancellation policy

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