Tickets
Tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over the summer months. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. Once tickets are sold out online, there will be no further tickets available at the castle.
Admission Tickets
Book your castle ticket now to visit the world-famous icon. You can also book your carer tickets and MOD 90 card tickets here.
Historic Scotland Member Tickets
Historic Scotland Members get free entry to the castle. You must show your valid membership card on arrival.
English Heritage, Manx and Cadw Tickets
English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half-price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members.
Explorer Pass Tickets
Historic Scotland Explorer Pass holders get free entry to the castle. You must show your valid pass on arrival.
Young Scot Tickets
Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle. You must show your valid card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
Afternoon Tea Experience
Make your castle visit extra special by booking our afternoon tea package, which includes admission to the castle. You can add a glass of Prosecco or an Edinburgh Castle Gin.
Admission prices up to and including 31 March 2023
| Ticket type | Online price | Walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £18.00 | £21.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) | £14.50 | £17.00 |
| Child (5-15yrs) | £11.00 | £12.50 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £35.50 | £41.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £52.00 | £60.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £61.50 | £72.00 |
Admission prices from 1 April 2023
| Ticket Type | Online price | Walk-up price |
| Adult (16-64yrs) | £19.50 | £22.00 |
| Concession (65yrs+) | £15.50 | £17.60 |
| Child (7-15yrs) | £11.40 | £13.20 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) | £38.50 | £43.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) | £56.00 | £63.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) | £66.50 | £75.00 |
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.
Admission prices are subject to change.
- Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival.
- Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
- English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half-price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
- Explorer Pass holders get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid pass on arrival.
- Don't have an Explorer Pass? Find out more and buy an Explorer Pass
- Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
- Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit the castle. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).
- Current members of the British Armed Forces receive free entry to Edinburgh Castle (as well as Stirling Castle and Fort George). Please make an online booking using HM Forces from the list of ticket types. You will need to bring a valid MOD 90 card when you arrive at site. Please note free entry only applies to the serving member.
From the end of March 2023 until October 2023, we will be undertaking conservation work on the Honours of Scotland. The Honours will be removed from display one at a time to ensure visitor access to the collection is maintained throughout the project.
Contact
Online Ticketing Services
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except UK public holidays)
Email:ticketing@hes.scot
Visiting more than one location?
Why not consider our Membership or Explorer Pass. We offer a range of options to suit everybody, with access to all open Historic Scotland sites for free.
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