Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket
Overview
Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History
Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramatic history, from ancient battles to royal life, and visit highlights like the Great Hall and St. Margaret’s Chapel.
Later, at 2:00 p.m., return to the meeting point. A staff member will escort you to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where you'll explore with an audio guide. Learn about Mary, Queen of Scots, and the palace’s role in modern royal visits.
This experience offers the perfect blend of expert guidance and independent discovery — ideal for travelers who want to dive deep into Scotland’s royal and cultural heritage.
What's Included
- Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket
- Holyrood Palace ticket
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Gratitudes
Meeting Location
Edinburgh EH1 1ND
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
What To Expect
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Edinburgh Castle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-310705P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket.
- Holyrood Palace ticket.
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle.
- Gratitudes.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket is as follows:
- 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 Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket
- Holyrood Palace ticket
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh Castle
- Gratitudes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
