Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Reviews

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9.40 / 10

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Aug / 28 / 2026

Jose Fermin

Ibiza, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad fue increíble, Sonia explicó con mucho sentido del humor y con una perspectiva que nunca hubiéramos caído la historia del castillo y de los que fueron sus habitantes. Recomendaría a todo el mundo hacer el Tour con ella y sobre todo entendible para gente que no acabamos de dominar el inglés! Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was incredible! Sonia explained the history of the castle and its inhabitants with a great sense of humor and a perspective we never would have considered. I would recommend everyone take the tour with her, especially since it's easy to understand for people who aren't fluent in English! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 28 / 2026

Laura

Murcia, Spain

I travelled with friends

Nuestro guia, Echedey, fue un magnifico guia. Nos explico todo al detalle e hizo que saliera encantada del castillo y su historia. No habria visto el Castillo con los mismos ojos sino me hubieran explicado su historia. Sin duda recomiendo muchisimo visitar el castillo con guia porque sin él puede que el castillo se sepa a poco. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Echedey, was magnificent. He explained everything in detail and made me leave completely captivated by the castle and its history. I wouldn't have seen the castle in the same way if its history hadn't been explained to me. I highly recommend visiting the castle with a guide because without one, you might not fully appreciate it. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Aug / 26 / 2026

Miguel

Antequera, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una experiencia fantástica en el Castillo de Edimburgo. Mery, nuestra guía, hizo que la visita fuera muy amena, entretenida y llena de datos interesantes. Se nota su gran conocimiento y la pasión con la que explica cada detalle. ¡Sin duda, una guía estupenda y un tour totalmente recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

A fantastic experience at Edinburgh Castle. Mery, our guide, made the visit very enjoyable, entertaining, and full of interesting facts. Her extensive knowledge and the passion with which she explained every detail were evident. Without a doubt, a superb guide and a highly recommended tour! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 20 / 2026

Judit

Cáceres, Spain

I travelled with small children

Nos costó un poco encontrar el punto de reunión, habia muchísima gente. A pesar del contratiempo con el guía que nos tocaba, nos reubicaron en otro grupo y la experiencia fue genial. Maria es una guia maravillosa, lo explica todo con mucho entusiasmo. La entrada al castillo es algo elevada, pero como puedes quedarte después de la guía el tiempo que desees, vale la pena. Aconsejo coger a las 10h para poder ver el cañonazo de las 13h. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a little difficult to find the meeting point; there were so many people. Despite the setback with our assigned guide, they reassigned us to another group, and the experience was fantastic. Maria is a wonderful guide; she explains everything with great enthusiasm. The entrance fee to the castle is a bit high, but since you can stay as long as you like after the tour, it's well worth it. I recommend booking the 10:00 AM tour so you can see the 1:00 PM cannon shot. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Aug / 12 / 2026

Celia

Boadilla Del Monte, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hubo un poco de descontrol a la hora de empezar el tour. Había mucha gente y nos mandaron a esperar a la acera de enfrente. En un determinado momento apareció un guía de otra agencia diciendo que nos íbamos con el; tuve que cruzar la acera y preguntar a los guías originales (los del paraguas negro) que qué pasaba. Me dijeron que sí, que era una agencia que colaboraba con ellos. Supongo estarían sobrepasados y cedieron clientes. Pero al menos podían avisar. El castillo bien sin más.

There was a bit of chaos when starting the tour. There were a lot of people, and we were told to wait on the opposite sidewalk. At one point, a guide from another agency appeared saying we were going with him; I had to cross the sidewalk and ask the original guides (the ones with the black umbrella) what was going on. They told me that yes, it was an agency that collaborated with them. I suppose they were overwhelmed and gave up clients. But at least they could have warned us. The castle was okay, nothing special.

I travelled with my partner

Lamentamos la confusión que experimentaste al inicio del tour. Agradecemos tus comentarios y trabajaremos para mejorar la comunicación y la organización en el futuro.

Aug / 08 / 2026

Antonio

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Aprendizaje ameno y condensado de la historia básica de Escocia necesaria para la comprensión de la visita que , como dijo el guía, no está cuajada de atractivos a primera vista, pero explicaciones, anécdotas , complicidad con el grupo, conocimientos y disposición nos hicieron sumamente agradable el tour. En honor a la verdad, lo contratamos al no encontrar entradas disponibles para el castillo los días que íbamos a estar en Edimburgo , finalmente nos alegramos de haberlo hecho. Saludos Translate this opinion into English.

A pleasant and concise overview of basic Scottish history, essential for understanding the visit. As the guide mentioned, the castle itself isn't immediately captivating, but his explanations, anecdotes, rapport with the group, knowledge, and helpfulness made the tour extremely enjoyable. To be honest, we booked it because we couldn't find tickets available for the castle during our time in Edinburgh, and we were so glad we did. Cheers! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 02 / 2026

Mónica

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad fue realizada el día 3 de agosto, pensábamos que siendo una visita guiada por el castillo,nos iban a explicar y adentrar en las salas del castillo y todas sus estancias, explicando os lo que era cada cosa, y no fue así.Nos llevaron hacia el castillo y por el camino nos iban contando de historia, haciendo referencia a películas del cine y demás.Una vez allí, estuvimos fuera en varias zonas del exterior.No es nuestra idea de visita guiada por el castillo, con la entrada incluida.

The activity took place on August 3rd. We thought that being a guided tour of the castle, they would explain and take us into the rooms of the castle and all its chambers, explaining what each thing was, but that was not the case. They took us to the castle and along the way, they were telling us about the history, referencing movies and so on. Once there, we were outside in several areas of the exterior. This is not our idea of a guided tour of the castle, with the entrance included.

I travelled with my partner

Lamentamos que la actividad no haya cumplido con tus expectativas. La visita guiada al castillo incluye información sobre su historia, pero no siempre se accede a todas las estancias. Agradecemos tus comentarios y los tomaremos en cuenta para mejorar.

Jul / 29 / 2026

Pedro Manuel

Santander, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La visita fue amena e interesante. El guía, Fernando, supo mantener en todo momento la atención del grupo, máxime teniendo en cuenta la cantidad de personas ajenas a nuestro grupo con las que compartíamos espacio en el mismo tiempo. Quizá con 15 o 20 minutos más hubiese sido perfecto. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit was enjoyable and interesting. The guide, Fernando, kept the group's attention at all times, especially considering the number of people outside our group with whom we shared the space. Perhaps 15 or 20 more minutes would have been perfect. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jul / 27 / 2026

Esmeralda

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with friends

El guía, a mí parecer, a pasado demasiado tiempo hablándonos de la historia de Escocia. Hemos escuchado prácticamente lo mismo en las excursiones de las tierras altas y en la de S. Andrews. Me hubiera gustado más que ese tiempo explicará más cosas sobre el castillo.

In my opinion, the guide spent far too much time talking about Scottish history. We heard practically the same thing on the Highland and St. Andrews tours. I would have preferred he used that time to explain more about the castle.

I travelled with friends

Lamentamos que el guía no haya cumplido con tus expectativas en cuanto al contenido de la visita. Agradecemos tus comentarios y los tomaremos en cuenta para mejorar la experiencia en futuras excursiones. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the guide did not meet your expectations regarding the content of the tour. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account to improve the experience on future excursions. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 22 / 2026

Maria

Murcia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nos gustó mucho la experiencia. No se hizo para nada pesado y Manu, explicó toda la ciudadela a la perfección. Además, estaba muy atento para ayudarnos en cualquier duda que nos surgiera respecto a la ciudad de Edimburgo en general. Cosa que es de agradecer. Translate this opinion into English.

We really enjoyed the experience. It wasn't tedious at all, and Manu explained the entire citadel perfectly. He was also very attentive and helpful with any questions we had about Edinburgh in general, which was much appreciated. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 17 / 2026

Andres Eduardo Manera

Córdoba, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Edu nos comentó todo sobre el castillo y su historia, junto con la historia de Escocia. Excelente todo ya que nos dejó libres en el extremo del castillo y de allí, cada uno, a su ritmo, podía visitar las salas y museos que quisiera.. Muy puntual la salida. Translate this opinion into English.

Edu told us all about the castle and its history, along with the history of Scotland. Everything was excellent, as he left us free at the far end of the castle, and from there, each of us could visit the rooms and museums we wanted at our own pace. The departure was very punctual. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 13 / 2026

Sandra

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Muy bien, nuestro genial Echedey genial. Por él un 10. Veo algo cara la experiencia para familias porque hay zonas por donde los guías no pasan y te quedas sin la explicación o necesitas luego audio guía. Y sale muy cara pero en general nos ha gustado . Translate this opinion into English.

Very good, our wonderful Echedey was fantastic. A 10 out of 10 for him. I think the experience is a bit pricey for families because there are areas the guides don't go through, so you miss out on the explanation or you need an audio guide later. It's quite expensive, but overall we enjoyed it. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 10 / 2026

Antonia

Donostia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La visita merece la pena por todas las explicaciones que da la guía, nos tocó a Cintia, muy profesional, todo muy bien explicado, con muchas ganas y entusiasmo, que hace que prestes mucha atención a todo lo que cuenta. La hora y media, que duran sus explicaciones, se pasa rápidamente y después te aconseja qué ver en cada edificio dentro del castillo. Muy recomendable, gracias Cintia por hacer de la Historia algo tan agradable y divertido. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit is well worth it for all the explanations the guide provides. We had Cintia as our guide; she was very professional, explained everything very well, and was so enthusiastic and engaging that you really listened to everything she said. The hour and a half her explanations lasted flew by, and afterwards she gave us great advice on what to see in each building within the castle. Highly recommended. Thank you, Cintia, for making history so enjoyable and fun. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 07 / 2026

Mónica Torterolo

Montevideo, Uruguay

I travelled with my partner

Eduardo ha sido un excelente guía, recomiendo hacer esta visita guiada, ya que si no te pierdes información imprescindible para saber que estás viendo. En nuestro anterior viaje visitamos el castillo por nuestra cuenta y la verdad esta vez lo pudimos apreciar mucho mejor gracias a la información dada por el guía. Recomiendo! Translate this opinion into English.

Eduardo was an excellent guide, and I highly recommend taking this guided tour. Otherwise, you'll miss essential information about what you're seeing. On our previous trip, we visited the castle on our own, and this time we were able to appreciate it much more thanks to the information provided by the guide. Highly recommended! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 05 / 2026

Ana

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La visita guiada al castillo de Edimburgo fue excelente, el guía Santiago nos explicó un montón de detalles históricos y curiosidades amenazadas con comentarios divertidos que la hicieron muy amena además de aconsejarnos que estancias visitar en función de su importancia e interés. A nosotros personalmente nos decepcionó un poco el castillo en si, mucho más llamativo visto desde lejos que una vez estás allí dentro, el clima tampoco acompañó, con una llovizna permanente muy incómoda Translate this opinion into English.

The guided tour of Edinburgh Castle was excellent. Our guide, Santiago, explained a wealth of historical details and interesting facts, adding humorous commentary that made the tour very enjoyable. He also advised us on which areas to visit based on their importance and interest. Personally, we were a little disappointed by the castle itself; it's much more impressive from afar than it is once you're inside. The weather also didn't help, with a persistent and very uncomfortable drizzle. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 03 / 2026

Fernando Poquet Vidal

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nuestro guía Echedey ha convertido una visita a un castillo en un paseo sumamente interesante y sobre todo divertido. Íbamos con nuestro hijo y le ha encantado la visita. Una muy buena experiencia y un guía que además de historiador es un magnífico contador de historias. Súper recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Echedey, transformed a castle visit into an incredibly interesting and, above all, fun experience. We were with our son, and he absolutely loved it. A truly wonderful experience, and our guide is not only a historian but also a fantastic storyteller. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

Jul / 02 / 2026

Fátima

Spain

La actividad merece mucho la pena. Tuvimos la suerte de coger la reserva de las 12:15 y pudimos ver el cañonazo de la 13h. El guía, Jesús, ha sido el mejor, muy dinámico, buen comunicador, te explica todo, historia, datos curiosos, qué ver y qué no, ¡fue genial! Translate this opinion into English.

The activity is well worth it. We were lucky enough to book the 12:15 tour and were able to see the 1:00 pm cannon shot. Our guide, Jesús, was the best—very engaging, a great communicator, explaining everything: history, interesting facts, what to see and what not to see. It was fantastic! Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 30 / 2026

Noelia

Zaragoza, Spain

I travelled with small children

No nos quedó otra opción, ya que las entradas normales estaban agotadas. Y contratar la excursión fue la única opción que encontramos de rescate para entrar al castillo, el precio se va al doble de caro 50€ por adulto, excesivo para una visita a la ciudadela del castillo, ya que los guías no tienen permitido entrar a las estancias del castillo. Fue mucho mas bonito el castillo de stirling. La guia muy maja.

We had no other option, as the regular tickets were sold out. Booking the tour was the only way we could get into the castle, but the price was double that at €50 per adult, excessive for a visit to the castle citadel, since the guides aren't allowed inside the castle itself. Stirling Castle was much more beautiful. The guide was very nice.

I travelled with small children

La actividad se ha realizado tal y como se indica en la descripción. Sentimos si, a pesar de ello, no ha estado a la altura de las expectativas. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was carried out exactly as described. We apologize if, despite this, it did not meet your expectations. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 21 / 2026

Gemma

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro guía fue Eche, un chico majísimo y profesional, que supo equilibrar la visita entre toques de conocimiento y humor, lo que la hizo muy amena. Además tiene un amplio conocimiento en la materia. Sin duda mereció la pena hacer la visita guiada. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide was Eche, a really nice and professional guy who perfectly balanced the tour with informative and humorous explanations, making it very enjoyable. He also has extensive knowledge of the subject. The guided tour was definitely worthwhile. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 16 / 2026

Joaquín

Argentina

I travelled with friends

Muy buena experiencia, super recomendable para concer un poco de historia. Se puede hacer por tu cuenta, pero los audioguias no esplican detalle ni tienen la impronta de la manera en como te lo cuentan. Recomiendo hacerla tipo 10 am, para que te de tiempo de recorrer y escuchar el disparo del cañon de las 13 hs, horario en el que se llena de gente y se arman colas para visitar todos los lugares internos. Translate this opinion into English.

A very good experience, highly recommended for learning a bit of history. You can do it on your own, but the audio guides don't explain everything in detail or have the same impact as the audio guides. I recommend going around 10 am, so you have time to explore and hear the 1 pm cannon shot, which is when it gets very crowded and there are long lines to visit all the interior areas. Opinion translated. Show original.

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