Edinburgh Castle

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An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland.

Address: Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

Phone: 0131 225 9846

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State: Edinburgh

City: Edinburgh

Zip Code: EH1 2NG

opening times

Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

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Reviews

Edinburgh Castle is a historic site with stunning views and a fascinating past. If you're interested in Scottish history or simply want breathtaking panoramas, it's worth the visit. However, be prepared for crowds and factor in the cost of admission.nnBook your tickets online: This can help you avoid queues and potentially save money.nnConsider a guided tour: A guided tour can provide valuable insights into the castle's history and hidden gems.nnGo early or late: If possible, visit during off-peak hours to avoid the biggest crowds.nnWear comfortable shoes: There's a lot of walking involved, so good footwear is essential.

Fantastic spot, full of history and legend! The crowds can be huge, even in off season, so I highly recommend 1 going first thing in the morning and 2 booking your tickets in advance - they were not accepting any new ticket purchases for those who hadn’t yet bought tickets on the day we visited.

Nice, but terribly busy on weekends and staff don't seem to be in control of number of visitors and how the crowd is distributed. They could use better approach to ticketing and entry policy as well as information for people who are already inside. In the end we regretted not staying outside and enjoying the castle view from distance in nice weather, what would save us money and leave less tired.

Great castle. Lots to see, and you need to see the 1 shot Cannon at 1pm daily. The entire castle is hills or stairs so beware. A pretty decent cafe next to the 1 shot cannon if you need something. You MUST buy tickets in advance,  but would recommend the Flex ticket if not sure what time/day you want to go. The views of New Town are spectacular!

Cool place to see, but the Crown Jewels were much less than I’d expected. The history is very interesting. The grounds are immaculate. The views of Edinburgh are superb from this location. If you can catch it on a sunny day, you’re even more fortunate!

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