Edinburgh Castle is open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM in summer (April to September) and 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM in winter (October to March). The castle may close earlier on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Adult tickets cost approximately £19.50, children (5-15) £11.70, and concessions £15.60. Audio guides are available for an additional fee. Prices may vary seasonally and booking online often provides discounts.

Key attractions include the Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels), the Stone of Destiny, St Margaret's Chapel, the Great Hall, the National War Memorial, and Mons Meg cannon. The One O'Clock Gun is fired daily except Sundays.

A typical visit takes 2-3 hours to see the main attractions thoroughly. If you want to explore every exhibit and take your time with the audio guide, allow up to 4 hours.

The castle has limited wheelchair accessibility due to its historic nature and hilltop location. Some areas are accessible via lifts and ramps, but steep cobbled surfaces and stairs limit access to certain parts. Contact the castle for detailed accessibility information.