Edinburgh Castle: Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG407882-747056
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore one the most important fortresses in the history of Scotland on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle. Make the most of your time with skip-the-line tickets to this popular attraction.
Discover the home of Mary Queen of Scots on this guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle. Admire the 16th-century Great Hall where parties and feast took place. Learn about the bloody history of the kings and queens who lived in this castle.
Meet your guide and walk to Edinburgh Castle which dominates the city skyline from its seat on the extinct volcano of Castle Rock. Stroll on the castle's promenade and hear about the the origins and sieges of the castle. View where the Royal Military Tattoo is performed.
Enter the castle and make your way to the three museums and two prisons. Go to the National Monument to the fallen of Scotland and a canine cemetery. See the oldest building in the city at the Chapel of Saint Margaret.
Be captivated by the grandeur of the Great Hall and a Royal Palace. After the tour you will have time to explore all of the buildings inside the castle until its closure.
Highlights
- Save time with skip-the-line entry to the popular attraction, Edinburgh castle
- Snap pictures of the panoramic city views from the top of the Castle Rock
- Uncover almost 3000 years of history with figures like King James VI
- Marvel at the features of Edinburgh castle's Great Hall and a Royal Palace
- Admire views of the UNESCO World Heritage Edinburgh Old Town
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The roof is not accessible in poor weather conditions
On this tour you will be guided around Edinburgh castle, with specific stops assigned by the castle authorities
No tour company is authorized to guide inside the buildings
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are optional for this activity
Meet in from of the souvenir shop 'Thistle Do Nicely.' Look for the black umbrella with the tour provider's yellow logo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
