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Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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1 Hours 30 Minutes to 2 Hours
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Overview
Discover Edinburgh’s complex history through the lens of its most influential architects, on a 90-minute walk.
If you’re curious about the origins of Scottish design then you'll enjoy this self-guided walking tour in the atmospheric Old Town. You’ll explore the fascinating historical buildings that give the area its character, and admire award-winning contemporary architecture like the famous Scottish Parliament.
On this audio tour, you’ll meander through narrow closes, beneath stepped gables and turrets, pausing at breathtaking viewpoints. You'll be shown the easy-to-miss details on the buildings, and old maps and drawings.
Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Meeting And Pickup
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This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament Building.
End Point
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament Building.
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Scottish Parliament
The tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament building. You'll hear about some of its architectural features.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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