Private Edinburgh Castle Tour
Overview
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in the whole of Britain and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries. In this 3-hour private tour you will explore this great castle and discover its interesting and sometimes bloody history. There is a maximum group size of 6. Internal rooms are by audio guide due to mandatory castle rules.
We are proud that on August 16th 2022 our tour was featured as the Star Prize on CBS Price Is Right.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Edinburgh Castle Tickets
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
We can meet you at any Central Edinburgh hotel and walk up to the castle or we can meet you at an agreed location by the Royal Mile. WE CANNOT MEET ANYONE OR PICKUP FROM THE CRUISE TERMINAL. THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE CASTLE AND IT IS 5 MILES AWAY FROM THE TERMINAL.
Edinburgh EH1 1QS
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Edinburgh Castle
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5
- Dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private tour.
- Edinburgh Castle Tickets.
- Professional guide.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Edinburgh Castle Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Edinburgh Castle Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Edinburgh Castle Tickets
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5
- Dress code is smart casual. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
