Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour: Discover Centuries of Rich Scottish History

Uncover centuries of Scottish history on a captivating walking tour of Edinburgh Castle. Explore the iconic landmark, hear tales of battles and royalty, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and countryside.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - A brief walk from St. Giles to Edinburgh Castle’s Esplanade, where you will be introduced to the History of Edinburgh and the Castle.
  • Edinburgh Castle - Walking tour of the Edinburgh Castle grounds. You’ll be introduced to the History of Edinburgh Castle, its residents and buildings. Highlights include:
  • St. Margaret’s Chappel,…
What's Included
  • Admission to the historic castle
Additional Information

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland’s rich history to life!
As you explore, your knowledgeable guide will regale you with tales of battles won and lost, royalty and rebels, and the colourful characters who have called the castle home over the centuries….

Location
Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott
West Parliament Square
Our meeting point will be in West Parliament Square, in front of St. Giles Cathedral, just across the square. Look for the white umbrellas with the logo of All-Star Guides, and please allow yourself 10 minutes before departure so you can start on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jeffrey_s
Sep 28, 2025
Our guide Laura was... - Our guide Laura was fantastic! She brought history to life. The castle tour is a must see in Edinburgh.
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Jerry_h
Sep 27, 2025
Castle Top - Toni was a joy to learn from. His enthusiasm for the castle was contagious. The history was always in context. Toni was a great story teller.
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Marjalee
Sep 27, 2025
Edinburgh castle tour 2025 - Joe was a fantastic guide. He is was well spoken and his stories were entertaining and engaging. 10/10 would recommend this tour.
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Sydneyc
Sep 26, 2025
Keiran knows his stuff! - Such an interesting afternoon at the castle. It’s clear that Keiran loves his job and has gone the extra mile in learning the history surrounding the various museums and exhibits at the castle. An entertaining speaker, he held everyone’s attention and welcomed additional comments and questions from the group. We were lucky to have a glorious day weatherwise but I feel that Keiran would make even the dullest day seem brighter.
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Wayne_b
Sep 26, 2025
Castle visit - Thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the castle, certainly worth the extra for a guided tour, our guide Tommy was very knowledgeable and kept it interesting throughout the tour.
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Nancy_z
Sep 26, 2025
Tommy gave a great tour - Our tour with Tommy at Edinburgh Castle was fantastic! His knowledge of the history was impressive, and he shared it in such an engaging way. He struck the perfect balance between being educational and adding just the right amount of humor, which made the tour both fun and informative. I walked away having learned a lot while also laughing along the way. Highly recommend Tommy if you’re visiting!
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Celina_s
Sep 25, 2025
Perfect length for a tour... - Perfect length for a tour and got some really fun facts and insights into castle history! Tommy was a great guide!
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W1231zebretth
Sep 25, 2025
Fantastic Tour - My wife and I wanted a short city trip & thought Edinburgh would be nice. We booked a tour guide experience with All-Star guides to Edinburgh Castle & enjoyed it very much… our guide was Joe, he was very informed of the history of the castle but also brought an element of humour we both thought it was money well spent. We would definitely recommend using All-Stars, if you wish to visit Edinburgh Castle.
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Kristinstys
Sep 25, 2025
Traveling with friends.... - Traveling with friends. This was a very informative tour and Joe was absolutely amazing- a true story teller.
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Denise_h
Sep 25, 2025
Exceptional tour guide - We loved our tour leader. She was exceptional. This is the tour I’d recommend for anyone going to castle.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).