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Castles & Palaces

Secrets of the Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle: Walking Tour + Skip The Line

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Entry ticket 

1optionfrom57.25 €

Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile: Guided Walking Tour
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2h15min

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57.25 €

Included

  • Entry to the Edinburgh Castle

  • Live guide

  • Guided walking tour

  • Headset to hear the guide

Not included

  • Audio guide (available for Edinburgh Castle for an extra fee in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese)

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The taste of haggis, the sound of bagpipes, and a looming castle on a hill - Scotland's capital has it all! Uncover Edinburgh's secrets on a guided walk through its historic streets, then skip the line to Edinburgh Castle for the lowdown on its residents - past and present.

How to get there?

Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill , EH1 2NG

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