Edinburgh Castle

Step into centuries of Scottish history with entry to Edinburgh Castle, the nation's most iconic and most-visited fortress.

Explore the grandeur of royal apartments, ancient halls, and weathered ramparts as you uncover tales of monarchs and military might.

Admire the dazzling Crown Jewels of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny, symbols of the nation’s royal heritage.

Take in sweeping panoramic views of Edinburgh from Castle Rock, perched high above the city on an extinct volcano.

Experience the firing of the famous One O’clock Gun, a daily tradition that has echoed across the city since 1861.

Explore Edinburgh Castle with a local guide and hear fascinating tales of royalty, sieges, and legendary events in English or Spanish.

See the magnificent Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, and marvel at Scotland’s Crown Jewels.

Stand atop Castle Rock to soak in sweeping views of the city and uncover hidden treasures within the castle complex.

Choose from options such as the acclaimed Royal Mile walking tour or skip-the-line entry to the castle for a richer experience.

Step back in time at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a royal sea adventure – along your HOHO route.

Explore the royal rooms, and wander through Mary, Queen of Scots apartments and see how tea areas and intriguing crew quarters were decorated.

Hop on and off at your leisure with three routes and 50+ key stops. Visit the Scottish Parliament, Old Town, and Royal Mile with your HOHO pass.

Enjoy frequent double-decker buses every 30 mins and listen to the multilingual audio guides or immersive English narration on the green route.

Did you know? In 1566 David Rizzio, the private secretary to Mary, Queen of Scots was murdered brutally inside the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Set out on a 2-hour, small-group Harry Potter-themed walking tour of Edinburgh and later explore the rich history of Edinburgh Castle.

Explore Rowling's inspiration for the lore at sites like Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and the Elephant Café with a local Potter-head guide.

Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the city’s influence on the wizarding universe, from Diagon Alley to Tom Riddle’s grave.

After the tour, step into Edinburgh Castle and discover centuries of Scottish history at your own pace.

Wander through the Great Hall and chambers, and marvel at the Crown Jewels as you uncover stories of legends that helped shape the nation.

Step into the royal world of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. See where King Charles III stays when in Scotland, and learn about its rich history.

Discover the eclectic State Apartments, a royal masterpiece showcasing the blend of grand and contrasting tastes of successive monarchs.

Walk in Mary, Queen of Scots footsteps as you visit her Historic Apartments and find out the chilling stories about murder that haunt the walls.

Seek solace in a peaceful oasis amidst the crumbling ruins of Holyrood Abbey which once used to be one of the grandest abbeys in Scotland.

Upgrade to a guided tour of the palace with after-hours access, or enjoy a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass with entry to Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Yacht Britannia.

Join a small-group English-guided walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town and learn hidden stories from its centuries-old past.

Walk the Royal Mile with a Mercat Storyteller and hear vivid tales of royalty, rebels, poets, and ordinary townsfolk who once lived here.

Visit historic closes, wynds, and courtyards that reveal how life once unfolded inside Edinburgh’s walled Old Town.

The experience continues with skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle & a 45-min guided overview at the gates before independent exploration.