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The Architecture of Money: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Edinburgh’s New Town
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1 Hours 30 Minutes to 2 Hours
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Overview
Edinburgh’s New Town is straight out of a world history of architecture, with its classical beauty and Georgian past. If you’re interested in hearing more about it then this informative self-guided GPS walking tour is for you. In 90 minutes, you’ll learn how Edinburgh became the largest planned town development in the world – and a "model city" – and in what sense its design and layout made it architecturally ideal.
Although its original Georgian fabric has suffered many alterations, you'll see several clear traces of the former neoclassical city and the often-overlooked details in the fanlights and elegant ironwork of the original New Town street lights. You'll see buildings by celebrated British architects like Robert Adam 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 GPS audio tour ends in front of the Stockbridge Market.
End Point
This self-guided GPS audio tour ends in front of the Stockbridge Market.
What To Expect
Edinburgh City Chambers
This self-guided GPS audio tour starts in front of Edinburgh's City Chambers. You'll hear a bit about the city's history and a bit about how the VoiceMap app works.
• Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
The tour passes through a section of the Royal Mile.
• Admission Ticket Free
North Bridge
The tour takes you across North Bridge. You'll hear how the New Town got its start.
• Admission Ticket Free
General Register House
The tour briefly stops in front of the Register House. You'll hear about the building and some of its specific architectural details.
• Admission Ticket Free
Princes Street
The tour takes you across a part of Princes Street.
• Admission Ticket Free
St Andrew Square
The tour stops briefly in St Andrew's Square Park.
• Admission Ticket Free
Melville Monument
The tour briefly stops in front of the Melville Monument. You'll hear about Henry Dundas.
• Admission Ticket Free
Charlotte Square
The tour takes you through Charlotte Square.
• Admission Ticket Free
Stockbridge Market
The tour ends in front of the Stockbridge Market.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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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