Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour with Skip the Line Tickets
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Experience Highlights
Discover the majesty of Edinburgh Castle with this skip-the-line guided tour. For approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, explore the impressive grounds and learn about the castle's rich history from an expert local guide.
- Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle.
- Take a guided tour for detailed information about the castle's history and highlights.
- Explore the castle grounds at your own pace after the guided tour.
What’s included
- Guided tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Queue-free access
- Local guide
- Free time
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Step by Step
Immerse yourself in Scottish history with this guided tour of Edinburgh Castle. Upon arrival at the castle, you'll be able to skip the long queues and start your tour without delay. An expert guide will accompany you through the tour, providing detailed information about the history and highlights of the castle.
During the tour, which lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, you will explore the different areas of the castle, such as the Great Hall, St Margaret's Chapel, the National War Museum and the Scottish Crown Jewels. You will learn about life at the castle over the centuries and discover the stories of the kings and queens who lived there.
After the guided tour, you'll have free time to explore the castle grounds at your own pace. Admire the breathtaking views of the city of Edinburgh from the castle walls and discover the exhibitions and museums housing historical artefacts.