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Edinburgh Castle

Name: Edinburgh Castle
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Climb to Edinburgh Castle, the fortress that dominates the city skyline. Explore the Crown Jewels, the National War Museum and the ramparts with sweeping views over the Old and New Towns.

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Full description

Edinburgh Castle crowns the volcanic rock above the Old Town and combines royal rooms, military barracks and museum spaces within one walled complex. Its best-known draws are the Scottish Crown Jewels and the National War Museum of Scotland, while the ramparts open onto wide views over the city.

Reviewers praise the history and outlook but note that the experience can feel a little less striking than the castle's profile suggests, so expectations are best set on the sights inside. Entry uses timed tickets, and a typical visit takes around two and a half hours.

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Address

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Book your timed ticket in advance as slots fill up
allow about 150 minutes to cover the Crown Jewels, war museum and ramparts
consider a guided tour if you want the stories and legends explained.

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Reviews

Highly recommend a booked tour, the information & craic is fantastic. I booked mine through Viator, we met at st.giles & our guide was Toni. The facts, legends, myths Toni shared were amazing, even got a song at the end. Weather was good so the views were amazing. The history is so enjoyable you can't help "feeling…

Kim Lovell

3/5

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