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Edinburgh Castle Admission Ticket

Product Code: 584410

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Be dazzled by the Honours of Scotland, Britain's oldest crown jewels • See the Stone of Destiny, Scotland's inauguration stone, removed by the English in 1296 and returned in 1996 • Set your watch by the One o'Clock Gun, fired daily except Sundays • Enter Edinburgh's oldest building, St Margaret's Chapel, built around 1130 by David I • Admire the late-medieval ceiling of the Great Hall, built around 1510 for James IV • Look for Mons Meg, a huge, late-medieval siege cannon, among the castle artillery
Tour Code
584410
Duration
1.5 hour
Departure City
Edinburgh
End City
Edinburgh
Tour Type
Admission Tickets

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Independent Tour

No guide will be available except during included excursions/activities/transfers

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Climb Castlehill to explore this mighty fortress and former royal residence, now a major part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scotland's crown jewels are among the national treasures on display within the castle walls.

Edinburgh Castle remains an active military base to this day. An annual highlight is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held on the Castle Esplanade every August.

No trip to Scotland's capital is complete without a visit to Edinburgh Castle – voted Best UK Heritage Attraction for the fourth year in a row at the British Travel Awards.

Edinburgh Castle is also a popular filming location and appears in the film adaptation of the Irvine Welsh novel Filth, starring James McAvoy.

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 6pm
Last entry 5pm

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 9.30am to 5pm
Last entry 4pm

There is no time limit on your visit but please choose an entry slot for your intended arrival. You may arrive at any point during this period.

Tips:
Edinburgh Castle is open to the public on January 01 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Earlier time slots will not be available on New Year's Day.

Visiting Attractions

  • Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle
  • The Royal Mile The Royal Mile

Meeting Point

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Time Region Location Full Address
09:30AM Edinburgh Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Edinburgh Castle
12:00PM Edinburgh Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Edinburgh Castle
01:30PM Edinburgh Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Edinburgh Castle
03:00PM Edinburgh Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Edinburgh Castle
11:00PM Edinburgh Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Edinburgh Castle

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Timed entry to Edinburgh Castle

Package Excludes

  • Hotel transfers
  • Personal expenses
  • Food and beverages

Special Notes

  • For the 9:30am slot, you must book tickets online at least a day in advance.
  • There is no time limit on your visit but please choose an entry slot for your intended arrival. You may arrive at any point during this period.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Child: 5-15 years of age
* Children below the age of five enter free of charge.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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