Tickets
Tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over the summer months. Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry.
Tickets are free for members, but book online to guarantee entry. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
Standard Admission Tickets
- Standard admission tickets
- Historic Scotland Members
- Explorer Pass ticket holder
- Carers tickets
Pre-book an official guided tour of the castle and hear from one of our knowledgeable guides along the way with our audio tour guide system.
Guided Tour and Admission TicketsFlexi Tickets
A Edinburgh Castle Flexi-Ticket allows you entry to the castle within one week of your selected date. There is no need to pre-book a timeslot; simply select a date when booking online. You can then choose to visit any day within the validity period. You can book up to six Flexi tickets per transaction. These tickets are the perfect ticket for those “see where the day takes us” adventures and allow for flexibility when exploring Scotland’s capital.
Flexi TicketsPartner Organisation Tickets
- English Heritage
- Cadw
- Manx Members
- Young Scot
- STGA
- SITOA card holders
- current members of the British Armed Forces (with valid MOD 90 card)
Explorer Passes
An Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.
Save with an Explorer PassTravel Trade and Group Bookings
Edinburgh Castle offers a range of private experiences. If you're interested in an out-of-hours, private tour of Edinburgh Castle, find out more about our exclusive travel trade tours.
Contact our Admissions & Sales Team if your business plans to send individuals or groups to our attractions on a regular basis.
Private Events at Edinburgh Castle
Are you looking for the perfect place to hold a private event? Hire Edinburgh Castle for your wedding or hire the castle for your next corporate event.
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