Edinburgh Castle tickets and tours
Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission
Book your Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission and sample a dram of whisky at a local distillery and explore the Highlands.
en
en
Day trip to Edinburgh from London
Book your full-day tour of Edinburgh from London and explore Scotland's capital. Check out the sights and sounds of the Old Town and swing by Edinburgh Castle.
Historic Edinburgh walking tour
Book your Historic Edinburgh walking tour and discover the beauty of Scotland's capital as you explore the top tourist attractions with your guide.
en, es
en, es
You might also like
Alnwick Castle and the Borders tour from Edinburgh
Book this tour of Alnwick Castle and the Borders now to journey south over from Scotland into England, to Alnwick and the famous Harry Potter castle.
en
Private walking tour of South Queensferry
Book this 1-hour private tour to discover South Queensferry with a local guide.
en
Traditional Sardinian tasting menu in Edinburgh
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands small-group day tour
Book your Scottish Highlands tour now! Experience 'Scotland in a day' on this expansive tour of Loch Ness, and the castles and glens of Scotland.
en, zh
Johnnie Walker whisky tour in Edinburgh with tasting and lunch
Visit Glenkinchie and Johnnie Walker Princes Street for a complete whisky experience. Enjoy several tutored tastings, lunch and learn everything about these flavors
en
Private Edinburgh walking tour - See stunning landscapes and views with a local
Explore the highlands around Edinburgh or visit one of the many city parks during a personalized walking tour around Edinburgh
en
West Highlands, Lochs and Castles small-group day tour
Book your tour of West highland lochs and castles. Discover the misty lochs and iconic ancient castles of Scotland in a day!
en
Join the intrepid duo Clart and the intellectual Mcbrain, who will lead you on a witty dramatic romp through the courtyards and pubs of Edinburgh's Old and New Town
en
The Edinburgh Haunted Vaults tour
Book this haunted Vaults tour of Edinburgh to visit its spooky underworld, hear about paranormal activity and maybe even experience some first-hand.
en
Whisky and folklore in Edinburgh
Book your Whisky and folklore tickets and get ready to sip on whisky as you hear folklore and history.
en
From Edinburgh to Rosslyn Chapel, Glenkinchie Distillery and more
Buy your From Edinburgh to Rosslyn Chapel, Glenkinchie Distillery and more tour tickets now and be ready for an experience that you'll never forget!
en
Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and The Kelpies day trip from Edinburgh
Buy your tour tickets and explore the bonny banks of Loch Lomond, admire the beauty of the Trossachs and delve into history in Stirling.
en
West Highland Lochs, mountains and castles tour from Edinburgh
Buy your West Highland Lochs, Mountains and Castles tour tickets today and be overwhelmed by the beauty of Scotland!
en
St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife tour from Edinburgh
Buy your St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife tour and see the very best of Scotland. Explore St Andrews and the surrounding villages!
en
The inside story
Edinburgh Castle has been the symbol of Scotland for several centuries and has seen countless wars, scandals, Kings and Queens, such as Queen Margaret and Mary Queen of Scots. It was built in medieval times as a fortress and has been expanded over the centuries to become the iconic monument we know today. Getting tickets and tours of the castle is easy, so you can explore every bit of this fascinating structure. Dating back to the 12th century, St Margaret's Chapel is the oldest part of the Castle. Then the impressive Great Hall was added by James IV in the early 16th century. The Half Moon Battery was added in the 16th century and the Scottish National War Memorial just after the First World War. That's also where you can see the famous Crown Jewels of Scotland alongside the Stone of Destiny, a large piece of sandstone used for the coronation of Scottish and English kings alike. And the One O' Clock Gun.
Jump into history and learn about the Scottish and English soldiers who fought over the fortress in the War of Independence, and how Thomas Randolph, nephew of Scottish King Robert the Bruce, was able to recapture it in 1314 in a daring night raid. Let your imagination take you to the famous Iron Age when ferocious warriors supposedly feasted at the Castle for a year before riding out to their deaths in battle.