Private Tour · Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Private Tour
Built on an extinct volcano, home to Scotland’s Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny — one of the most dramatic and storied fortresses in all of Britain, explored privately with a dedicated guide.
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People have lived on this volcanic rock for almost 3,000 years
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative fortresses in all of Britain. Its position atop an extinct volcano made it one of the best-defended castles in Scottish history, and it has dominated the city’s skyline for centuries. The Royal Castle has stood here since the 12th century and remained the Scottish Royal residence until the Union of the Crowns in 1603.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel, walk you through the city streets to the castle with pre-timed tickets to avoid delays, and take you on a thorough private tour of the whole fortress — from the Portcullis Gate to the Great Hall.
Edinburgh Castle — dominating the city skyline for centuries
Your Tour in Detail
From the Portcullis Gate to the Great Hall — the complete castle experience
Walk from your hotel through the city to the castle with pre-timed tickets, entering through the imposing medieval gate.
Sweeping panoramas across Edinburgh, the New Town, and out towards Fife across the Firth of Forth.
The Lang Stairs to Castle Rock’s summit, the military museums, and the National War Museum.
A tradition since 1861 — the daily gun fired from the battlements as a time signal to the Firth of Forth.
Scotland’s magnificent Royal regalia and the legendary stone used in monarch inaugurations for centuries.
Built for King James IV’s state ceremonies, with its original hammerbeam roof and walls of ancient armour.
After the tour your guide will return you to your hotel — or leave you on the Royal Mile to explore the city’s pubs and restaurants at your leisure. You might also like to combine this with our Edinburgh City Walking Tour for the full Edinburgh experience.
Pricing
Per Person — Entry Fees Included
Child prices available on request. Pre-timed tickets included to avoid queues.
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How to book the Edinburgh Castle Private Tour
Standard Adult Prices per person including entry fees (child prices available upon request).
Frequently Asked Questions for the Edinburgh Castle Private Tour
1 Adult = £160
2 Adults = £155
3 Adults = £150
4 Adults = £145
5 – 10 Adults = £100
Departure Time:9.15am
City Location: Edinburgh
Duration of Tour: 3 hours
(Approximate times as all tours are bespoke)
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