Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Skip-the-Line Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Edinburgh
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Edinburgh Castle dominates one of the world’s most heroic and bloody national histories. Set on a dead volcano, the castle is an imposing sight with its thick defensive walls. This 2-hour tour gives you an insider’s view of the city’s number one attraction, first letting you skip the line and then revealing the secrets of this fortress, from one of the world’s few official dog cemeteries to the smallest shrine in the world. Learn about the castle’s wicked and wonderful history from the guide.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

Meet your guide in front of Frankie & Benny's on 130 High Street by Tron Kirk

Stop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland

Make your way to the castle and experience one immediate advantage to this 2-hour walking tour: you get to bypass the usually long line and go right into the castle. No waiting.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: National War Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle Castle Hill Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland

Visit the National War Museum to get an up close view of the battles that have shaped Scotland and Edinburgh. Walk through Crown Square, the main courtyard of the castle. See the Crown Jewels of Scotland, including the Stone of Destiny, an oblong block of red sandstone that was used in the coronation of Scottish monarchs.

Duration: 15 hours

Stop At: St. Margaret's Chapel, Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL Scotland

Visit St Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh.

You’ll also see the dog cemetery, the final resting place for canine companions of regimental officers and one of the few cemeteries dedicated to dog in the world. At the end of the tour, you can stay on and explore more of the castle on your own.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland

Listen as your guide shares the insider’s view and secrets of this ancient spot. Learn, for example, about the bloody battles and invasions that have taken place here over the centuries.

Your ticket to enter the Castle allows you to stay right through to closing time. Feel free to continue exploring the Castle at your own pace, once the tour is finished.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Skip-the-line entrance to the Castle
  • Local guide
  • Entry/Admission - National War Museum of Scotland

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please be aware that Edinburgh Castle stays open until 5pm and your Castle Ticket is only valid on the day of purchase.
  • Children (4 or under) can join the Edinburgh Castle Tour for free. We reserve the right to ask for a valid ID for children joining our tours.
  • Our tour starts at 130 Royal Mile on the corner with Stevenlaw’s Close. We don't allow guests to join after the start time, and we don't allow guests to join the tour if they don't show up in our current start point at 130 High Street.
  • The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 1.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
  • No bags or backpacks over 30L are permitted for security reasons
  • Unfortunately, the steep hills and uneven ground mean that this tour is not suitable for pushchairs or those unable to walk unassisted
  • Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK


Departure Time

02:00 PM


Return Details

Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes


User's Reviews

John_E

18 Apr, 2024

Our guide was excellent knew a lot about the tour and answered questions about everything. He was great, showed us a wonderful time.

Danielle_Z

17 Apr, 2024

Our tour guide was great, I loved that he was a local guide and was very well versed in Edinburgh castle history along with a magazine of pictures and explanations. Thank you for making our tour amazing!

April_B

17 Apr, 2024

Loved our tour guide giving us some of the more macabre details of the place. I was very entertained and I usually can’t stand history!

Alan_W

04 Apr, 2024

Our guide Alaidair was informative, humorous and thoughtful. His careful presentation of the castle’s changes over the decades and centuries brought history to life for us.

X930AOjasont

03 Apr, 2024

Guide was great and very informative with great knowledge. We did think we would be taken into buildings within the castle, but it was purely an outdoor tour

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