Discover Scotland's dark past with your guide on this virtual tour from the comfort of your home. Take part in quizzes and games for the chance to…
Skip the lines for a 1.5-hour tour of Edinburgh Castle and hear stories of one of the world’s most heroic and bloody national histories. Enjoy…
This engaging castle tour enables you to skip the line into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 90-minute tour in English will cover the…
This 3-hour walking tour of Edinburgh, led by Stuart or Richard Usher of Scotland's historic House of Usher, focuses on the historical, cultural, and…
Explore over 70 Historic Scotland paid visitor attractions with a 3-day, 7-day, or 14-day Explorer Pass. Enjoy free access to sites such as Edinburgh…
We think the best way to explore Edinburgh is to follow your feet. Where the buses can’t take you, and the guide books don’t show you is where our…
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in Britain, and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries. In this private tour you…
Experience the highlights of Edinburgh on 3-hour walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide, who focuses on the city’s historical, cultural, and…
Discover the highlights of Edinburgh's Old Town with a private walking tour starting at Edinburgh Castle.
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If you're looking for picturesque, you'll love Edinburgh. The cityscape of the Scottish capital is a feast for the eyes, topped by the imposing Edinburgh Castle at its highest point. To get the best view of this beautiful city, head to these five points.
One of the oldest public parks in Scotland, Calton Hill is a local favorite. It's also an easy climb – in just five minutes, you'll be able enjoy the spectacular views.
This lovely, perfectly-maintained public garden offers a breathtaking view of the castle from below. Just head to the Ross Fountain to the West and look up, you'll be amazed.
A dormant volcano sitting 251m above sea level, Arthur's Seat offers a magnificent aerial view of the city and castle. Be sure to check out the historic fort there, too.
It may not be as famous as Calton Hill or Arthur's Seat, but Blackford Hill has views that are just as gorgeous. It's also home to the Royal Observatory, a favorite of astronomy lovers.
This view of the castle inspired George Gibson to paint the Emerald City from Wizard of Oz. Head to the corner of Bread Street and Spittal Street and behold: Emerald City!
For a view that you'll remember for the rest of your life, watch the sun set over Edinburgh Castle. The best spots for this are Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill, both located to the East of the city center. The deep-red sun, the colors in the sky, and the black silhouette of the castle come together in an absolutely magnificent panorama.
If you're lucky enough to be in Edinburgh when there are fireworks going off over Edinburgh Castle, for example on Hogmanay or at the end of the Edinburgh Festival, then make sure to head to one of these viewpoints to admire the show and snap some amazing photographs. Princes Street Gardens and Calton Hill are likely to be the most popular spots to watch the fireworks, so if you're looking for a less crowded experience, Blackford Hill and Arthur's Seat are better bets.
Stephanie was fabulous. We learned that LittleFish tours is a young company that was started by friends and they are like family. What they have going works! Stephanie was passionate about her subject and delivered information with dramatic flare and humor that kept us engaged from beginning to end. I would recommend this tour to anyone and if walking is a problem, they can meet you at the castle so you can conserve your energy for the castle.
Angus, our guide, was born in Scotland and has also lived in Australia. He is an actor with theater training and he gave his tour with enthusiasm and a theatrical flair which made it really great! He knew all about the castle and shared many fun details. Highly recommend!
Angus was a great guide. Lots of info, good sense of humour and kept us moving. It was an extremely windy day and he tried as best he could to keep us protected. Futile, but he tried. Wonderful property that we enjoyed seeing close up.
Ryan was the tour guild and he was very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. He told the group lots of entertaining stories as well as how history and the stores all tied into the different areas of the castle.
Excellent tour full of humour along with interesting history. Steff has an easily understood Scottish accent making the 1 1/2 hours we spent with her even more authentic!!
