Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Edinburgh, GB
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Duration 1.5 to 2 hours
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Self-Guided Audio Tour
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VoiceMap App included
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Offline access to audio
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Lifetime access to tour
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town with a self-guided audio tour, uncovering its rich history and stunning architecture at your own pace.
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Included
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Voicemap app for android and ios -
Lifetime access to this tour in english
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Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Excluded
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Food/drink -
Smartphone and headphones
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Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Transportation
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town with a self-guided audio tour, uncovering its rich history and stunning architecture at your own pace.
Highlights
- Discover Edinburgh's complex history through architecture
- Explore fascinating historical buildings in the Old Town
- Admire award-winning contemporary architecture like the Scottish Parliament
- Meander through narrow closes and admire breathtaking viewpoints
- Learn about the architectural features of the Scottish Parliament Building
Meeting Point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL , United Kingdom
End Point
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament Building.
Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH99 1SP , United Kingdom
What to expect
Royal Scottish Academy
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of Edinburgh's Royal Scottish Academy. Before you start your walk, you'll be introduced to the tour and hear a bit about how the VoiceMap app works.
Princes Street Gardens
The tour takes you through a section of Princes Street Gardens. While you walk, you'll hear a bit of Edinburgh's history and how its history is represented through its architecture.
Royal Mile
The tour takes you down part of the Royal Mile. You'll hear about how the Royal Mile is the physical and social backbone of the Old Town.
National Museum of Scotland
You'll walk around the outside of the National Museum of Scotland. While you walk, you'll see the unusual, lesser-known side of the National Museum of Scotland.
Gladstone's Land
The tour briefly stops in front of Gladstone's Land. You'll learn about this pre-mid 17th century building, one of the few on Royal Mile, before continuing your walk.
Riddle's Court
The tour takes you to Riddle's Court where you'll learn about this hidden place that was once a merchant's house.
St Giles' Cathedral
The tour takes you past St Giles Cathedral. While you walk, you'll hear the history of the cathedral and hear about some of its remodellings.
John Knox House Museum
The tour briefly stops in front of John Knox House Museum. You'll learn the history of the house and how the building got its name.
The Scottish Parliament
The tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament building. You'll hear about some of its architectural features.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start early to avoid crowds. -
Don't miss the views from Calton Hill.
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Grab a coffee at The Elephant House.
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Explore hidden closes for unique sights.
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Check local weather before heading out.
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