Edinburgh Castle & Holyrood Palace Tour

FromΒ£85
4 hours
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About this activity

Discover Edinburgh's royal heritage with a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, including the Royal Mile and panoramic city views.

Highlights

  • Explore Edinburgh Castle's rich history
  • Visit the royal apartments at Holyrood Palace
  • Stroll along the Royal Mile
  • Learn about Scotland's royal heritage
  • Enjoy panoramic city views from the castle

Full description

Step into Scotland's royal past with this immersive tour of Edinburgh's iconic landmarks. Begin at Edinburgh Castle, perched atop Castle Rock, where you'll explore its storied halls and enjoy breathtaking city views. Then, wander down the Royal Mile, the city's historic thoroughfare, leading you to Holyrood Palace, the official Scottish residence of the British monarch. With an expert guide sharing tales of Scotland's royal heritage, this tour offers a captivating glimpse into the nation's rich history and culture.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle
  • Admission ticket to Holyrood Palace
  • Expert local guide
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

Advocates Close, Edinburgh, UK

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
  • Children under 5 years old are free; please inform in advance
  • Photography may be restricted in certain areas

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
  • Dress in layers to adapt to changing weather
  • Bring a camera to capture stunning views

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible

Traveler reviews

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Perfect experience

Raj is amazing and the place is beautiful! I love everything

P4494HVrobertasOct 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing tour

Jen was amazing and the tour was great. Learned so much and she was so funny

50bryanOct 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great tour of Castle and Palace

Great tour of the castle and Hollyrood House. β€œG” our tour guide was terrific! Only issue was that it was actually 2 tours and that wasn’t clear in the description. 10AM for guided Castle Tour. Then come back at 2PM for self guided Palace Tour. Would have been good to know

Kenneth_AOct 18, 2026VIATOR

Whisky Tasting

The experience was excellent. The detail and precision of the data I was very satisfied and I learned about and tasted varieties of whisky that are not available in Argentina. I left more than satisfied. I recommend it. Our guide was Fernando

davidcW415RROct 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Edinburgh Castle Tour

G gave us an extraordinary tour today, children friendly,funny, deep history knowledge! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

anamariamM4099IOOct 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR