Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
Overview
Join the only Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour that guarantees a local guide wearing a Scottish kilt!
Explore Scotland’s most famous fortress with a local expert, proudly dressed in a traditional kilt for an authentic experience.
What to Expect:
A truly Scottish experience – Your kilted guide will share dramatic stories of kings, queens, and epic battles.
Discover Edinburgh Castle’s secrets – See the Crown Jewels, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and stunning views of the city from the top of Castle Rock.
Engaging storytelling – Learn about the castle’s past through history, legends and local insight.
Skip the confusion – Navigate the key sites with an expert local guide.
Why Choose This Tour?
The ONLY tour that guarantees a local guide—don’t settle for less!
A fully immersive experience for history lovers and first-time guests – History comes to life with a guide in authentic Scottish dress, sharing real Scottish stories.
Book now to walk through history with a true Scotsman!
What's Included
- Admission/Entrance Ticket
- Live historical storytelling and commentary
- Professional Guide
- Free time to continue exploring Edinburgh Castle independently after the guided tour ends
- Gratuities
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Meeting Location
379-381 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1PW, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
The tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle where you are free to stay until it closes.
What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour – Local Expert Guide In a Kilt?
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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).
- Admission/Entrance Ticket.
- Live historical storytelling and commentary.
- Professional Guide.
- Free time to continue exploring Edinburgh Castle independently after the guided tour ends.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation to the meeting point.
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
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 Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour – Local Expert Guide In a Kilt 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
- Admission/Entrance Ticket
- Live historical storytelling and commentary
- Professional Guide
- Free time to continue exploring Edinburgh Castle independently after the guided tour ends
- Gratuities
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
