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Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide 20% OFF
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$57.63
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Overview
Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience offers a captivating journey through Scotland’s history. This iconic fortress is home to the Scottish Crown Jewels and St Margaret's Chapel, providing stunning views and rich stories.
- 🏰 Meet at the Royal Mile, where your journey begins with an introduction and check-in before heading to the castle.
- 🔍 Discover the castle’s history as you enter through the gatehouse and explore the Argyle Battery, taking in breathtaking views while learning about its defenses.
- 📜 Hear the fascinating story of The One O'Clock Gun, Edinburgh's famous time signal, during your exploration.
- 🖼️ Climb up Hawkhill to uncover the tales of those who have lived and been imprisoned within the castle walls throughout history.
- 🏛️ Visit St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, and learn about its storied past and survival through the ages.
- 👑 Conclude your tour at Crown Square, home to the Royal Palace and the renowned Scottish Crown Jewels, the highlight of the castle.
- 🗺️ A detailed map of Edinburgh Castle will be provided to help you navigate the site during your self-guided exploration after the tour.
- 💼 Your professional local guide is available to answer questions in Crown Square, ensuring you leave with a wealth of knowledge.
- 🚼 Families can bring infants and small children in prams or strollers, making this tour accessible for all.
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Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Edinburgh Castle Entry Ticket
- Professional Local Guide
- Map of Edinburgh Castle
- Gratuities
Meeting point
This tour DOES NOT meet at Edinburgh Castle. Please meet your guide in front of the High Court next to the statue of David Hume. Your guide will be holding a black and white umbrella with the EDI Tours logo on it.
Return details
This tour ends in the heart of Edinburgh Castle giving you the opportunity to explore the site further at your own pace.
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Royal MileThis is our meeting point. This is where we will get everyone checked in. This is where our introduction to the tour takes place before we head off to Edinburgh Castle.
- We will get our first look at the castle from the esplanade, your guide will explain the geology of the area and talk about the first settlers here. You will also learn about The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (pass by)
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Edinburgh CastleThis is where we begin our exploration of the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle.
- We will enter Edinburgh Castle through the gatehouse and we will arrive on the Argyle Battery where you will take in the views to the north and learn of the castles historic defences (pass by)
- Here we will learn about Edinburgh's famous time signal, The One O'clock gun (pass by)
- Climbing further up Hawkhill we will learn about the people who currently live in the castle, and those who have been held prisoner here throughout the centuries (pass by)
- Arriving into the Royal Quarters of the castle we will find Edinburgh's oldest building, St. Margarets Chapel. Hear about her life and how this building has survived to this day (pass by)
- Our final stop brings us into the beating heart of Edinburgh Castle. Crown Square where we find the historic home to our Stuart monarchs, The Royal Palace. We will learn of the palaces many residents and also of their most famous feature today, The Scottish Crown Jewels. This is where our tour concludes, you now have the opportunity to explore the castle at your own pace, armed with all the new found knowledge you've acquired. Your guide will remain in Crown Square to answer questions for as long as required. (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide 20% OFF
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$57.63
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!