Edinburgh Castle: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
1.5 - 2.5 h
Historic Castle & Fortress
Royal castle on Castle Rock since the 12th century; present buildings mostly 15th-17th century
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, Scotland, UK
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
£23.50
£26.00 (Adult, walk-up/on the day)
Check the official site for current seasonal hours.
Advance online booking strongly recommended — timed-entry tickets regularly sell out, after which none remain at the gate.
The castle complex on Castle Rock: the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels), the Stone of Destiny, St Margaret's Chapel, and the National War Museum.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, online | £23.50 | Online, timed entry | |
| Adult, walk-up | £26.00 | Subject to availability | |
| Child (7-15), online | £14.00 | Online, timed entry | |
| With Royal Edinburgh Ticket | Included (fixed, guaranteed entry) | Time slot arranged as part of the ticket |
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Ticket Options
£23.50
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Edinburgh Castle sits on the extinct volcanic plug of Castle Rock, dominating the western end of the Royal Mile. Scotland's most-visited paid attraction, it houses the Honours of Scotland (the Crown Jewels), the Stone of Destiny, St Margaret's Chapel — the oldest building in Edinburgh — and the National War Museum, all managed by Historic Environment Scotland.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Honours of Scotland
Scotland's Crown Jewels, on display alongside the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish (and now British) monarchs.
St Margaret's Chapel
A tiny 12th-century Romanesque chapel — the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh.
National War Museum & One O'Clock Gun
Included with admission; the One O'Clock Gun fires daily (except Sundays) from the Mills Mount Battery.
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Is This Covered by an Edinburgh Pass?
Compare Edinburgh PassesYes. Edinburgh Castle is one of the Royal Edinburgh Ticket's guaranteed fixed inclusions, with a reserved entry time slot arranged as part of the ticket.
Royal Edinburgh Ticket
Included. One of 3 fixed attractions — guaranteed entry with a reserved time slot arranged as part of the ticket.
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