Booking
Edinburgh Castle tickets
Booking online in advance is cheaper and lets you skip the ticket queue. All tickets include entry to every exhibit inside the castle — the Crown Jewels, the Great Hall, the National War Museum and more — plus a free audio guide in 12 languages.
| Ticket type | Online | At the gate |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 – 64) | £21.50 | £23.50 |
| Concession (65+ / student) | £17.50 | £19.00 |
| Child (5 – 15) | £12.50 | £14.00 |
| Under 5 | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | £62.00 | £68.00 |
Indicative prices in pounds sterling (GBP). Always confirm before booking.
Book official tickets
Tickets are sold by Historic Environment Scotland, the charity that cares for the castle. Booking direct guarantees genuine timed-entry tickets.
Book on the official siteWhat's included
- · Entry to every exhibit
- · The Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels)
- · The Stone of Destiny
- · The Great Hall and Royal Palace
- · National War Museum of Scotland
- · Free multilingual audio guide
- · Timed entry to skip the queue
Discounts and free entry
- · Historic Scotland Members visit free — worth it if you're touring several castles.
- · Explorer Pass covers Edinburgh, Stirling, Urquhart and more, valid for 14 days.
- · Under 5s are always free.
- · Carers accompanying a disabled visitor go free of charge.