Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Reviews

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9.40 / 10

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Nov / 10 / 2025

Neus Núñez Martín

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Hola, ha ido genial. Fernando Mas, ha estado muy bien. Se ha explicado de forma muy correcta y que era muy entendible todo. Ha estado pendiente de que pudiéramos adaptarnos al recorrido, yo que voy con bastón incluso ha caminado un poquito más despacio, siempre a disposición nuestra para cualquier pregunta o duda que tuviéramos. Gracias Fernando por una mañana la mar de increíble en el castillo de Edimburgo. Translate this opinion into English.

Hi, it went wonderfully. Fernando Mas was excellent. He explained everything very clearly and everything was easy to understand. He made sure we could adapt to the route; even walking a little slower for me, since I use a walking stick. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had. Thank you, Fernando, for a truly amazing morning at Edinburgh Castle. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Nov / 01 / 2025

Paloma

Ferrol, Spain

I travelled by myself

Muy buena experiencia, Marco nos guió y explicó la historia d3 Castillo de forma muy anema y cercana, al final pude disfrutar de todo el tiempo que quise en el monumento. 100% recomendado. No te vayas sin pasar por la cafetería, tirar un comedor en la parte trasera con unas vistas de ensueño a ls ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

A fantastic experience! Marco guided us and explained the history of the castle in a very friendly and engaging way. In the end, I was able to enjoy all the time I wanted at the monument. 100% recommended. Don't leave without visiting the café; there's a dining area at the back with breathtaking views of the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 27 / 2025

Jose Antonio López Velasco

Albacete, Spain

I travelled by myself

Cinthia simplemente es maravillosa,y encantadora, simpática,nos ha explicado todo muy bien..., experiencia perfecta. Del Castillo,lo que más me ha gustado han sido esas maravillosas vistas de todo Edimburgo,del Estuario,para mí,creo que es más bonito verlo desde abajo,pero con todo y con eso,me ha gustado. Cinthia es agradable y encima paisana,su abuela,y mi padre son en Albacete,de dos pueblos que están al lado. Translate this opinion into English.

Cinthia is simply wonderful, charming, and friendly. She explained everything very well... a perfect experience. What I liked most about the Castle were the wonderful views of all of Edinburgh and the Estuary. For me, I think it's more beautiful to see it from below, but even so, I liked it. Cinthia is pleasant and, to top it all, a fellow countrywoman. Her grandmother and my father are from Albacete, from two towns next door. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 14 / 2025

Andrea

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Fue estupenda, Fer Mass dio detalles de cada uno de los espacios. Todo con hiatoria y curiosidades, nos encantó. Además nos ayudo a escoger los espacios a los que dedicarle más tiempo y los que no, ahorrándonos así tiempo innecesario de colas. Recomendamos totalmente el tour y si te toca con Fer, enhorabuena será una experiencia de 10 Translate this opinion into English.

It was fantastic. Fer Mass gave us details about each of the spaces, all with history and interesting facts. We loved it. He also helped us choose which spaces to spend more time on and which ones not, saving us unnecessary time in lines. We highly recommend the tour, and if you choose to go with Fer, congratulations! It will be a 10-star experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 13 / 2025

Daniela

Ecuador

Hermoso tour! Nuestro guía, Manu, mantuvo siempre una excelente actitud y nos explicó muchísimos datos interesantes sobre el castillo, además de que nos dio una extensa guía sobre qué ver y hacer en la ciudad. Al final del tour se tiene tiempo libre para recorrer el castillo a tu ritmo, dado que es enorme y muy fotogénico. Translate this opinion into English.

A wonderful tour! Our guide, Manu, always maintained a wonderful attitude and explained tons of interesting facts about the castle. He also gave us a comprehensive guide on what to see and do in the city. At the end of the tour, you'll have free time to explore the castle at your own pace, as it's huge and very photogenic. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 07 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Marcos el guía fue malísimo, sabía un montón e hizo un tour súper ameno y súper entretenido. Aprendimos muchísimo con el. Se agradece su entusiasmo y su pasión por el trabajo. Cuando acabó la visita estuvimos viendo de forma libre por el castillo todas sus recomendaciones. Muy acertadas. Recomiendo mucho la actividad!!!! Translate this opinion into English.

Marcos, the guide, was terrific. He knew a ton of information and delivered a super-enjoyable and super-entertaining tour. We learned a lot from him. His enthusiasm and passion for his work are appreciated. When the tour was over, we explored the castle freely, following all his recommendations. They were spot-on. I highly recommend this activity! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 29 / 2025

Juan

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos el tour con Fernando, y si hubiéramos ido por nuestra cuenta no habríamos disfrutado tanto de la visita al castillo. Sus datos históricos y anécdotas fueron muy interesantes y aportaron un extra muy valioso a la visita, por lo que lo recomiendo al 100%. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour with Fernando, and if we had gone on our own, we wouldn't have enjoyed the castle visit as much. His historical information and anecdotes were very interesting and added a valuable extra to the visit, so I highly recommend it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 27 / 2025

Miguel Rosa Tauroni

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hemos hecho la guía con Jesús (el muchacho de Segovia) y la verdad que muy muy bien! Es un tipo muy majo y con muchos chascarrillos bajo la manga, hace súper ameno la visita al castillo y te indica todos los lugares interesantes junto con lo que hay en su interior y a partir de ahí, tu ya decides cual te interesa visitar o cual prescindes. Un 10 al guia la verdad! Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour with Jesús (the guy from Segovia), and it was really, really good! He's a really nice guy with lots of jokes up his sleeve. He makes the visit to the castle super enjoyable, pointing out all the interesting places and what's inside. From there, you decide which ones you'd like to visit or skip. A 10 for the guide, really! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 25 / 2025

Victor Luis Hernandez

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Infaltable hacer este tour para alguien, como nosotros que visitamos por primera vez Edimburgo. La guía nos aportó mucha información en la visita, y luego de terminado el tour, uno puede recorrer en detalle los puntos que más nos atrajeron. En nuestro caso, el museo del ejército británico, la cárcel. Presenciar el cañonazo de las 13,00 hs. un valor agregado. Translate this opinion into English.

This tour is a must-do for anyone like us visiting Edinburgh for the first time. The guide provided a wealth of information throughout the visit, and after the tour, you can explore the highlights that most caught our attention. In our case, it was the British Army Museum and the prison. Witnessing the 1:00 p.m. cannon shot was an added bonus. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 25 / 2025

Jorge

Madrid, Spain

I travelled by myself

Muy interesante. Nuestra guía fue una chica segoviana que se llama María, y nos explicó la historia del castillo, curiosidades, anécdotas, etc., y nos contestaba las preguntas que le hacíamos. Era muy simpática y estaba muy informada de todo lo relativo al castillo. Translate this opinion into English.

Very interesting. Our guide was a girl from Segovia named María, who explained the history of the castle, interesting facts, anecdotes, and more, and answered our questions. She was very friendly and well-informed about everything related to the castle. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 25 / 2025

Anonymous

Manresa, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La guia que nos hizo el tour muy maja y se sabia todo al dedillo sobre el castillo y la historia de Edimburgo. Nos dijo dónde tener las mejores vistas para ver el disparo del cañon y los mejores museos que visitar. Fue muy amena y didactica. Repetiriamos con ella en otros tours 100% Translate this opinion into English.

The guide who gave us the tour was very nice and knew everything about the castle and Edinburgh's history inside out. She told us where to get the best views to see the cannon fire and the best museums to visit. She was very entertaining and informative. We would definitely use her again on other tours. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 20 / 2025

Anonymous

Delfzijl, Netherlands

I travelled by myself

El castillo es simplemente precioso, impresionante! No pueden no visitarlo. Tiene muchísima historia y vistas impresionantes. Está bueno hacerlo con audio-guía o guía turística. En caso de ir con guía turística, los acompañará una hora aproximadamente contando un poco de historia general y luego pueden recorrer el lugar a su gusto y tiempo. Una auténtica obra de arte! Dato, a las 13hs dan un cañonazo, recomiendo se queden para verlo (no domingos). Translate this opinion into English.

The castle is simply beautiful, breathtaking! You can't miss it. It has so much history and impressive views. It's a good idea to visit with an audio guide or a tour guide. If you go with a tour guide, they'll accompany you for about an hour, providing a bit of general history, and then you can explore the site at your leisure. A true work of art! Note: they fire a cannon at 1 p.m.; I recommend staying to see it (not on Sundays). Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 20 / 2025

Ivan Ruiz Benitez

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Si conoces un poco de la historia de Escocia y del Castillo de Edimburgo no lo recomiendo. Para el precio que tiene en comparación con otros tours me parece muy caro, solo duro una hora (aunque en la web indicaba hora y media) y simplemente te dan unas pinceladas históricas y entras en el recinto y desde lla ciudadela te explican lo que encontrarás en cada edificio y algunas recomendaciones para visitarlo por tu cuenta. Translate this opinion into English.

If you know a little about the history of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle, I wouldn't recommend it. Compared to other tours, it seems very expensive. It only lasts an hour (although the website says an hour and a half), and they simply give you a brief history, then you enter the grounds. From the citadel, they explain what you'll find in each building and give you some recommendations for exploring on your own. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 19 / 2025

Honorio Rico

Aranjuez ( Madrid ), Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Fernando hizo su trabajo, muy bien.... e hizo la magia. Nuestro guía hizo que la visita resultara un éxito: ameno, participativo, entretenido y en que no faltó dato para aprender e incorporar a esa base de datos de la cultura y la curiosidad. Recomiendo la actividad de la visita guiada, en este caso, el castillo de Edimburgo, merece mucho la pena. Gracias! Translate this opinion into English.

Fernando did his job very well... and he worked his magic. Our guide made the visit a success: enjoyable, engaging, entertaining, and with plenty of information to learn and add to his database of cultural and curiosity. I highly recommend the guided tour, in this case, of Edinburgh Castle; it's well worth it. Thank you! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 15 / 2025

Jean Díaz Gómez

Tenerife, Islas Canarias., Spain

I travelled with my partner

Excelente el trato cercano de María, guía con unos conocimientos del Castillo de Edimburgo y de la historia de Escocia e Inglaterra, así como de los reinados, secretos, etc, que nos dejaron con un agradecimiento por su profesionalidad. Un 20 sobre 10 a María, gracias de nuevo María y felicidades al operador local por tenerla! Translate this opinion into English.

María's friendly and helpful guide was excellent. She was knowledgeable about Edinburgh Castle and the history of Scotland and England, as well as the kingdoms, secrets, and more. She left us feeling grateful for her professionalism. A 20 out of 10 for María. Thanks again, María, and congratulations to the local tour operator for having her! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 06 / 2025

Ruben

Bcn, Spain

El guía Santiago excelente muy buena presencia y preparación. El chico que recepciona a los viajeros un 0. Me ha vacilado nadamas llegar diciendo "nosotros no somos CIVITATIS esto es Somos Escocia, pero si es aqui" Casi cancelo el tour al instante. Impresentable esta persona. Al volver además se ha reído i eso es intolerable.

The guide, Santiago, was excellent, very well-presented and well-prepared. The guy who greeted the travelers was a 0. He teased me as soon as I arrived, saying, "We're not CIVITATIS, this is Somos Escocia, but it's here." I almost canceled the tour immediately. This guy is disgraceful. When I got back, he even laughed, and that's intolerable.

Como indicamos en la descripción de la actividad, Civitatis nunca opera directamente las actividades que distribuye. Las personas que te atendieron eran de nuestra empresa colaboradora en destino, cuyos datos te facilitamos por email. Esta información se da para que sea tenida en cuenta, sentimos si no pudo ser el caso. Translate this opinion into English.

As we indicated in the activity description, Civitatis never directly operates the activities it distributes. The people who assisted you were from our partner company at the destination, whose information we provided to you by email. This information is provided for your consideration; we apologize if this was not the case. Opinion translated. Show original.

Sep / 05 / 2025

Anonymous

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with small children

Nuestro guía fue Jesus y sus explicaciones a ll largo de la visita al castillo estuvieron muy bien, con detalles de historia, curiosidades… Una vez se acaba la visita dispones de todo el tiempo que quieras para visitar el recinto y hacer cola para entrar a los diferentes edificios dentro del castillo. Incluso esperarte a la 13:00h para ver el cañonazo. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide was Jesus, and his explanations throughout the castle tour were excellent, providing details of history and interesting facts. Once the tour is over, you have all the time you need to explore the grounds and queue to enter the different buildings within the castle. He even offered you time to wait until 1:00 PM to see the cannon shot. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 04 / 2025

Iria

Spain

El tour nos lo hizo Manuel y fue muy interesante, con muchos datos históricos, anécdotas y detalles. Lo hizo muy bien. Para poder entrar es necesario coger tour y visita. Manuel nos fue explicando cada uno de los edificios (desde fuera) y luego tuvimos tiempo libre para visitarlos. El castillo es bonito, aunque internamente no se trata del magnífico castillo medieval que te imaginas. Tuvimos la oportunidad de visitar otros castillos con unos interiores que nos impresionaron mucho más. Translate this opinion into English.

Manuel gave us the tour, and it was very interesting, with lots of historical information, anecdotes, and details. He did a great job. To enter, you must take a tour and visit. Manuel explained each of the buildings to us (from the outside), and then we had free time to explore them. The castle is beautiful, although inside, it's not the magnificent medieval castle you'd imagine. We had the opportunity to visit other castles with interiors that impressed us even more. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 30 / 2025

Gema Hernanz Gomez

Murcia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Hicimos la visita guiada al castillo de Edimburgo y fue una experiencia inolvidable. Nuestro guía, Marcos, hizo un trabajo excelente: explicó todo de forma clara, con datos históricos muy bien seleccionados y manteniendo siempre el interés del grupo, hacía parecer que estabas en la época narrada. Se nota que domina el tema y sabe comunicarlo bien, sin hacerlo pesado. Una forma estupenda de conocer el castillo y entender mejor su historia. Muy recomendable, especialmente si os guía Marcos. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the guided tour of Edinburgh Castle and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Marcos, did an excellent job: he explained everything clearly, with carefully selected historical information, and always kept the group engaged, making it seem like you were actually in the period being described. It's clear he has a good grasp of the subject and knows how to communicate it well without being tiresome. A great way to explore the castle and better understand its history. Highly recommended, especially if you're guided by Marcos. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 29 / 2025

Marta

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

A pesar de que el castillo parezca representar, tanto para turistas como para locales, una atracción imprescindible de la ciudad, no se trata del fantástico y mágico castillo medieval que vive en el imaginario colectivo. La visita resulta interesante para conocer datos históricos relevantes sobre la ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

Although the castle may seem like a must-see attraction for both tourists and locals, it's not the fantastic and magical medieval castle it portrays in the collective imagination. A visit is interesting to learn important historical facts about the city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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