Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour with Little Fish Tours
This Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour run by Little Fish Tours is one of the best and friendliest ways to explore and learn about Edinburgh’s historic gem.
Step back in time with a guided journey through Edinburgh Castle. Starting on the Royal Mile, you will be guided into Edinburgh Castle to explore iconic sites like the Argyle Battery, St Margaret’s Chapel, and Mons Meg. Hear stories of historic battles, royal intrigue, and legendary figures such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, all brought to life by your expert guide.
Highlights
- Expert Guided Tour – This tour includes your Edinburgh Castle tickets so you can explore the castle’s main attractions. Including the Argyle Battery, One O’Clock Gun, Hospital Square, and Western Panorama.
- Historical Insights – Learn about the castle’s rich history, from its dungeons and military prison to the Black Banquet and Thomas Randolph’s daring raid.
- Iconic Landmarks – Visit St Margaret’s Chapel, Mons Meg, Crown Square, and view the Honors of Scotland.
- Free Time – After the tour, make the most of your Edinburgh Castle ticket by enjoying some time at your leisure to explore the castle museums (not accessible during the guided tour).
Good to know before you arrive
Make the most of your Edinburgh Castle walking tour with these essential tips—everything from where to meet your guide to what to expect on the tour.
- Tours run daily in the morning and in the afternoon
- Total duration is approximately 90 minutes.
- Tours start outside Caffè Nero on the Royal Mile beside the statue of Adam Smith, 192 High Street, EH1 1RF. Look for the green and white umbrellas.
- Advance booking is required. We recommend booking as soon as you have purchased your pass as these tours fill up fast!
Top Tip!
This tour is all outdoors so make sure you dress for the Scottish weather (you never know what you’re going to get) and don’t forget to also wear a pair of comfortable shoes!
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Features & Facilities
Family Friendly
Limited Mobility Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
The Edinburgh City Pass saves you money and is easy to use. Each pass is valid for either one, two, or three consecutive calendar days and is simply scanned at each experience to gain entry.
Your pass activates when you enter your first experience during your visit. We always advise customers to start using their pass first thing in the morning as from then on it works on a calendar day basis, not 24-hour period.
The Edinburgh City Pass does not include fast track access, and you can use it only once per experience.
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Edinburgh city pass is a must do for anybody wanting to get the most out of a short holiday in Edinburgh. It’s easy to use too. It was all electronic and I could just whip out my phone for the staff at the each venue for them to scan it.
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The views from the top of Scott monument was breathtaking. I would not have gone up without the pass. Would recommend as an easy and affordable way to enjoy Edinburgh.
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We got the Edinburgh city pass for 2 days while we were up there for a mini holiday, and were really impressed with how many attractions it included, and for a great price. Well worth getting and planning your trips and attractions.
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