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Edinburgh: Small-Group VIP Early Access to Edinburgh Castle Tour

By Walks
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$178 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Enter Edinburgh Castle before it opens to the public.
  • Enjoy a fully guided tour of the castle's highlights.
  • Explore St. Margaret’s Chapel, Scotland’s oldest building.
  • See the Crown Jewels without waiting in line.
  • Gain access to areas typically off-limits to guiding.

Activity location

  • Edinburgh
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Small-Group VIP Early Access to Edinburgh Castle Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:15 am
Price details
NZ$177.81 x 1 AdultNZ$177.81
Total
Price is NZ$177.81
Until Fri, 18 Jul
Edinburgh: Small-Group VIP Early Access Castle & City Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Unlock Edinburgh’s treasures on this tour complete with early access to Edinburgh Castle before it opens to the public, a guided stroll down the Royal Mile, and a visit Holyrood Palace—all in one day.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:15 am
Price details
NZ$290.34 x 1 AdultNZ$290.34
Total
Price is NZ$290.34
Until Fri, 18 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEarly access ticket to Edinburgh Castle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-speaking guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • The tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • The castle is reached across the esplanade – a wide area of smooth tarmac, with an uphill gradient of 5 degrees.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

What you can expect

Step into history before the public arrives with this tour of Edinburgh Castle—the only one of its kind offering private early access. Perched on Castle Rock, this iconic fortress has shaped Scotland's storey for centuries. In one unforgettable morning, your guide will you through its serene grounds and reveal the fascinating history and legends behind this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Step into St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, and marvel at the Great Hall’s magnificent 16th-century ceiling. Your guide will also take you into the Crown Room to see Scotland’s dazzling Crown Jewels up close—without the usual crowds.

This tour offers rare access to areas typically off-limits to guided tours, including the Royal Apartments and exhibitions like the Military Prisons. Experience the castle as it was meant to be: a quiet, reflective journey through Scotland’s history.

End with breathtaking views of Edinburgh from the castle's elevated position. This scenic spot is ideal for capturing unforgettable memories of Scotland’s capital in a way most visitors never get to experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEdinburgh
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Scotch Whisky Experience
    • 354 Castlehill
    • EH1 2NE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom