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Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Tour departs from outside Café Nero on the Royal Mile besides the statue of Adam Smith. Just look for our green and white umbrellas.
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh Castle (Free entry) You will be guided through the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. It is worth to note that we can not take you inside any of the Caste Buildings (no tour operator can) but we will give you the rich history of the Castle, it's place in Scottish history and many of it's more unusual tales so that after the tour you will be able to explore the Castle with a much deeper understanding than a casual visitor. 1 hr(s)
Guests leave on their own: Edinburgh CastleEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom

*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.

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Our Castle Tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 1h30 long tour will cover the 3000 year history of Edinburgh Castle and the significant role it has played in shaping Scotland. Tour leaves from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith.

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What's included

Local guide

Entry Fees

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Eligibility

Adult: Age 16 to 64

Child: Age 5 to 15

Senior: Age 65 to 99

Infant: Age 1 to 4

How to use

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

If you have any questions or are running late, please do not message us through TripAdvisor as we do not receive notification of these messages. Please call us on 07548387324, during office hours (10am-5pm UK Time), and we will resolve your issue for you. Thank you for booking with us and we hope you enjoy your tour.

Please note that the tour DOES NOT meet at Edinburgh Castle, you will meet the guide outside Cafe Nero on the Royal Mile by the statue of Adam Smith, they will be holding a large green and white umbrella so will be nice and easy to spot.

Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it.

Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.

For inquiries:

1. Tour-specific inquiries (including the itinerary and transport): Please refer to the Tour-Specific Inquiries section of your e-voucher to find the relevant tour organizer's details.

2. Change or cancellation issues: Please contact Trip.com Customer Support via the email address or contact numbers provided in your e-voucher.

Change & cancellation policies

If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted after 00:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.

If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.

Partial refund is not available.

Important note

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Although much of the tour is done inside the castle complex, this will not be under cover.

Bags over 30L in volume are not permitted inside the castle and the castle does not provide a locker system for the storage of luggage.

Tour DOES NOT MEET AT THE CASTLE, the tour begins from our start point at 192 High Street, by the statue of Adam Smith

Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult

Edinburgh Castle is built on top of the core of an old volcano, the ground is often uneven and at times steep. Be prepared to be on your feet for the full duration of the tour. People with mobility issues may not get the most from this tour.

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