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Edinburgh in a Day Tour with Private Early Access to Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh in a Day Tour with Private Early Access to Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh in a Day Tour with Private Early Access to Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh in a Day Tour with Private Early Access to Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh in a Day Tour with Private Early Access to Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh in a Day Tour with Private Early Access to Edinburgh Castle

By Walks
Free cancellation available
Price is $175 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Enter Edinburgh Castle with private early access.
  • Discover the Royal Mile’s hidden closes & historic sites.
  • View the exterior of St. Giles’ Cathedral & hear its story.
  • Explore Canongate, rich in royal and cultural significance.
  • Take a self-guided audio tour of Holyrood Palace.

Activity location

  • Edinburgh
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Scotch Whiskey Experience
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh in a Day Tour with Private Early Access to Edinburgh Castle
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:15am
Price details
$174.63 x 1 Adult$174.63

Total
Price is $174.63
Until Wed, May 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEarly access ticket to Edinburgh Castle
  • What's includedWhat's includedSelf-guided audio tour of Holyrood Palace
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

Know before you book

  • The tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • The castle is reached across the esplanade – a wide area of smooth tarmac, with an uphill gradient of 5 degrees.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Photography and filming are not permitted inside the Palace
  • Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Palace's State Apartments.

What you can expect

Discover the best of Edinburgh in one unforgettable day. Your tour begins with exclusive early access to Edinburgh Castle, where you’ll step inside before the public arrives. Take advantage of this rare early access to explore its fascinating history and treasures in serene solitude, including the Crown Room, Great Hall, and St. Margaret’s Chapel—the oldest building in Edinburgh.

Next, your guide will lead you down the Royal Mile, the historic heart of Edinburgh. Along the way, you’ll uncover its cobbled streets, secret closes, and towering tenements. Stop to admire St. Giles’ Cathedral (exterior only), a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, and hear stories of Scotland’s dramatic past. You'll also explore the charming Canongate area, and hear about its royal connections and local history.

Your day wraps up at the majestic Holyrood Palace. With an audio guide, you'll wander its opulent state rooms, tranquil gardens, and the evocative ruins of Holyrood Abbey—the perfect finale to your Edinburgh adventure.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEdinburgh
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEScotch Whiskey Experience
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom