Edinburgh Castle Entry Tickets

Name: Edinburgh Castle Entry Tickets
Start: 2024-08-13T11:00:00+0100
End: 2026-03-31T18:00:00+0100
Location: Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

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Edinburgh Castle

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4.0

Very good

Historic site. Liked how the map showed a logical way around

5.0

Excellent

Edinburgh Castle is a great place to visit, my wife and myself spent 4 hours there, plenty to see and do. Don't miss the 1pm gun spectacle in the courtyard!

5.0

Excellent

The staff at the castle were extremely helpful as my wife was using a crutch. They provided a wheelchair and a car to take us to the top of the castle and brought us back down. Can’t speak highly enough of all the staff.

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Excellent

There was so much for the kids to see. Lots of staff around to help and ask questions and all were full of knowledge and really nice. The audio guides for the kids were so reasonably priced. The free crafts was a lovely idea as well which the kids loved. The two staff members in there and the lady in the memorial hall deserve a special mention.

Visit Edinburgh Castle, a towering fortress that dominates the Scottish capital. Steeped in history, this 12th-century castle offers tales of royals, sieges, and battles.

Explore various sections of the castle, including the Great Hall of James IV, the lavish Royal Palace, and St Margaret’s Chapel.

Duration:

3 hours approx

Open:

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Castle Opening Times: It is recommended that visitors set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at the castle.

1st April to 30th September: Opens: 9:30am
Closes: 6pm (last entry 5pm)

1st October to 31st March: Opens: 9:30am
Closes: 5pm (last entry 4pm)

National War Museum Opening Times:

1st April to 30th September: Opens: 9:45am
Closes: 5:45pm (last entry 5:30pm)

1st October to 24th December: Opens: 9:45am
Closes: 4:45pm (last entry 4:30pm)

24th December to 4th January: Opens: 10:15am
Closes: 3:45pm (last entry 3:30pm)

5th January to 31st March: Opens: 9:45am
Closes: 4:45pm (last entry 4:30pm)

The One o’Clock Gun is fired at 1pm everyday except on Sundays, Good Friday, and Christmas Day.

Edinburgh Castle: Explore a 12th-century fortress with a rich history.
Great Hall of James IV: Marvel at the hammerbeam roof in this hall completed in 1511.
Royal Palace: Walk through rooms once home to Scottish royalty.
Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny: See where Scottish kings were enthroned.
St Margaret’s Chapel: Visit the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh.
National War Museum: Discover 400 years of Scotland's military history.

Inclusions:

Entry to all sections of Edinburgh Castle.

Exclusions

Food and beverages.
Personal photography permits for certain exhibits.

You will received you entrance tickets by email 48-72 hours before your Travel Date
Guided tours depart from various points throughout the day.
Suitable for all ages.
Wheelchair accessible, but some areas may have restrictions.
Located centrally in Edinburgh, easily accessible by public transport.
If your selected timeslot is not available, we aim to book your entrance within one hour of your selected time. Please check your voucher for the actual entry time.
No cancellations or changes can be made once you have booked.
There are no storage facilities for prams or pushchairs and rucksacks/suitcases over 30L will not be permitted.
The last entry is 1 hour before closing
Free guided tours are on a first come first served basis, please ask a member of staff to direct you to the next available tour

Edinburgh Castle, The Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 2NG

Tickets are non-refundable & non-changeable

Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom