How long do you spend at Edinburgh Castle?

2 hours
You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle.

Can you just walk into Edinburgh Castle?

You will still need a ticket to walk around the castle. The outer walls are basically at the side of the mountain/hill with a long drop, and you need a ticket to walk along the outer walls.

Can you walk around Edinburgh Castle without paying?

Entry to the castle is not free, but you can walk up to it and take in the fantastic views. Edinburgh Castle tickets are cheaper if you buy online (£18 per adult) but paying at the gate will cost £21.

Is it a steep walk up to Edinburgh Castle?

It isn’t very steep. There’s the views as you head up but nothing along the way. over a year ago. It’s a gradual climb, we took the hop on hop off bus as far as we could up the royal mile then walked from there.

Is Edinburgh Castle worth going inside?

The walk up hill, the wonderful views of the city, the cannons and it’s huge. It has all requirements of a good castle, but on the outside. We paid €28.00 to go inside, nothing great and certainly not worth 28 quid.

How long does it take to climb Arthurs Seat?

about two hours
Climbing to the top of Arthur’s Seat and back takes about two hours, or you can choose a low-level, easier option. Get in touch to find out more, or visit the Guided Tours on Arthur’s Seat page.

How long is the walk up Arthur’s Seat?

Climbing to the top of Arthur’s Seat and back takes about two hours, or you can choose a low-level, easier option.

Does Edinburgh Castle have free parking?

Parking for Edinburgh Castle The castle offers no parking itself, but a number of NCP car parks can be found nearby.

Is Arthurs Seat Free?

There is no charge to climb Arthur’s Seat and the average person with proper footwear should be able to get to the top and return to the bottom in about two hours.

How hard is it to walk up Arthur’s Seat?

Arthur’s Seat…a jagged, grassy prominence rising up from the urban sprawl of Edinburgh, offers one of the best views of the city. It’s a short, slightly strenuous hike to the highest point, but absolutely worth it to look out over Edinburgh from this vantage point.

How long does the Edinburgh Dungeon tour take?

70-minute
The Edinburgh Dungeon is a 70-minute, interactive walk-through experience using live actors, theatrical sets, spectacular special effects and thrilling rides to bring 1000 years of Edinburgh and Scottish history to life.

Are backpacks allowed in Edinburgh Castle?

For reasons of ease of movement, visitor safety and general security, suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted in the castle. We are unable to store luggage, prams, pushchairs or other personal items for visitors.