Edinburgh Castle Admission Ticket

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Edinburgh Castle Admission Ticket
Departure CityDeparture City
Edinburgh
End CityEnd City
Edinburgh
DurationDuration
1 hours
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour

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
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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 & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

09:30 AM|Edinburgh

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UKEdinburgh Castle

12:00 PM|Edinburgh

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UKEdinburgh Castle

01:30 PM|Edinburgh

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UKEdinburgh Castle

03:00 PM|Edinburgh

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UKEdinburgh Castle

11:00 PM|Edinburgh

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UKEdinburgh Castle

Includes & Excludes

Includes
  • Timed entry to Edinburgh Castle
    • 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.

    • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
    This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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