Self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh's old town highlights
Do this because
- Enjoy the freedom of a self-guided audio tour
- See the Scottish Parliament, Royal Mile, and National Museum of Scotland
- Learn about the origins of Scottish design in Edinburgh
What to expect
Dive into the origins of Scottish design with an architecture tutor guide. This self-guided audio tour takes you around the atmospheric Old Town of Edinburgh passing the most fascinating buildings of the city.
Follow your guide's instructions and stroll through Edinburgh. Admire the award-winning Scottish Parliament building, the Royal Mile, the National Museum of Scotland, and Riddle's Court. Admire some breathtaking views from Victoria Terrace and discover the answers to questions like is Old Town really that old, and which medieval Scottish castles inspired Victorian buildings in Edinburgh
The average time of the guided tour is 60-minutes, but you are welcome to linger a bit longer here and there deciding your own pace. This self-guided audio tour can be enjoyed on location or even at home with VoiceMap's Virtual function which disables the GPS playback.
Important to know
- This tour requires a minimum age of 6 to participate
- This is a self-guided audio tour, you will follow an audio tour through an app using your phone
- You can follow this self-guided tour on any day, at any time best fitted to you
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price
- You will receive instructions on how to follow the audio tour in the voucher after booking
What’s included
Unlimited access to the self-guided tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What’s not included
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, UK
Meeting point:
The tour starts outside the Royal Scottish Academy on the Mound, facing Princes Gardens East. It is a large open space next to where Hanover Street meets Princes Street. Please note that from mid-November until mid-January, this open space and Princes Gardens East are occupied by a Christmas market. This can affect the first three stops. You can still enter and use the route as planned, or walk on Princes street if the park looks too busy.
Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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