Highlights
This walking tour is the perfect introduction to Scotland’s capital. The first secret you’ll learn? That you can skip the line at Edinburgh Castle! Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved to this day, in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The castle towers over Edinburgh from up high on its ancient volcanic rock – a literal fortress, looking out over the city’s stunning landscapes. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it. Visit Edinburgh Castle with your Mercat Tours Storyteller and from the Royal Mile you’ll walk over the drawbridge and straight past the ticket line – leaving the queues behind and continuing your journey into Edinburgh’s history uninterrupted.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
Return Details
- Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle
Duration
2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh
View the exterior and hear the history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh
View the exterior
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Royal Mile
High St., , Edinburgh
Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: John Knox House Museum
43-45 High Street, , Edinburgh
Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Margaret's Chapel
Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
View the exterior and discover the history with your guide
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Castlehill
East of the Esplanade and west of Lawnmarket, , Edinburgh
Included with castle entry ticket.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh
Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament House
Parliament House 11 Parliament Square, Parliament Square, Edinburgh
If the "castle included" option is selected you will enjoy a 45 minute introductory tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide and then have as much free time as you like to explore the Castle afterwards
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
- Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity
- Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
- Enhanced, hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
- Small group experience
- Fast track, skip the line entry into Edinburgh Castle
Redemption Instructions
To provide a fully immersive experience, we'll provide a personal audio device. Your Storyteller will use a headset with microphone to ensure you hear every word over the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's lively Old Town. You are welcome to bring your own headphones (3.5mm jack) or use a pair of ours.
Please arrive at the Mercat Cross on The Royal Mile (High Street) EH1 1RF, 15 minutes before the start of your tour and check-in with the on-street representative from Mercat Tours.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Mercat Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.