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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Tour + City Audio Guide

Learn about the castle's history and view a medieval cannon

Opening hours

Edinburgh Castle

Thursday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Friday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Saturday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00
Wednesday
09:30:00 - 17:00:00

  2. Audio guide English

  3. Live guide English

Included

  • Entry ticket
  • Live guide
  • 45-minute guided tour
  • Edinburgh City audio guide app

Not included

  • Edinburgh Castle internal audio guide (available for an extra £3.50)
  • Headset and mobile device
  • Tips

Starting point

West Parliament Square, EH1 1RN, Edinburgh

Proceed to Edinburgh Castle, once home to Mary, Queen of Scots, and hear about its use during the Napoleonic Wars.

Observe the six-ton Mons Meg cannon and visit the Royal Palace.

After the guided portion, independently visit locations within the castle grounds such as St Margaret's Chapel and the Scottish National War Memorial.
  • Meet your guide at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, opposite the St. Giles Cathedral
  • Look for your guide wearing a dark blue VoxCity uniform and holding an umbrella
  • Arrive 5 minutes before your booked timeslot
  • Show your mobile voucher to the guide at the meeting point
  1. Provider: Vox City International (UK)
    Registered address: Pure Offices #34, Lake View House, Tournament Fields, W4 CV34 6RG, Warwick, GB

    Reach out to the Tiqets Help Center, we act as a contact on behalf of the activity supplier

  • Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date

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