Sightseeing Package

Edinburgh Castle: Express Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

Scotland, Edinburgh

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Overview

Start by meeting your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott. From there, you’ll follow in the footsteps of royalty (and even pirates) as you enter Edinburgh Castle.

As you discover the castle grounds, hear stories about how this fortress was once the residence for Mary, Queen of Scots, and a prison during the Napoleonic Wars. Take a snap of the six-tonnes Mons Meg (a medieval cannon), and admire the Royal Palace.

Afterwards, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace, and step inside St Margaret's Chapel, Scottish National War Memorial and more.

Inclusions & exclusions

What you get:

✅	Express tour of Edinburgh Castle (45-min)
✅	Live commentary in English
✅	Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
✅	Edinburgh city audio tour (digital app)

What you don’t get:

❌	Headset and mobile device
❌	Tips for the guide
❌	Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (£3.50)

Itinerary

✅	Meet your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, located in West Parliament Square, EH1 1RN (opposite St. Giles Cathedral). Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot.

Know before you go

✅	Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
✅	This tour covers the castle grounds and is outdoors only as guides cannot access inside of the buildings during the tour. After the tour ends, you may explore inside the buildings independently.
✅	Bags over 30L and suitcases are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle.
✅	Please note the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels) will be closed from 12 January to Easter 2026.
✅	Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Edinburgh city audio guide before arrival.
✅	Areas of the Edinburgh Castle grounds may be closed on short notice by the castle authorities.

Frequently Ask Questions

How do I download the self-guided audio tour?

Simply scan the QR code on your voucher and follow the instructions to download the Vox City app and the city map in your preferred language. If you encounter any problems, contact [email protected] or contact our customer support live 24/7 through our website. Remember that you can download the city map prior to your arrival.