Tours, guides and itineraries
There’s a new story to discover around every corner at Edinburgh Castle.
To make sure you don’t miss any, we offer some great ways to explore this Scottish icon, including some suggested itineraries you can follow if you prefer to explore at your own pace. We are not currently running guided tours.
Itineraries
This 3D model has been populated with information giving you an immersive digital tour of the Castle and gives the chance to explore hidden parts too.
Due to essential maintenance on the ticket office, audio guides will be unavailable from 14-18 and 21-25 September. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Our audio guide features the voices of four time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan, celebrated TV and movie actor Bill Paterson and Outlander’s Andrew Gowar. Let them take you on a journey and learn about the castle and the people and events that stand out most in it’s fascinating past.
You can hire an audio guide in a range of languages from the ticket office.
| Ticket type | Audio guide price |
| Adult | £3.50 |
| Concession | £2.50 |
| Child | £1.50 |
20% discount
For Historic Scotland Members. Audio guides are subject to availability.