Edinburgh Self-Guided Audio Tour: Exploring Historic Landmarks and Ancient Secrets
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Edinburgh
Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh and uncover its historic landmarks, ancient secrets, and charming streets. Explore iconic spots like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile while learning about the city's rich history and famous residents.
Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Castle - We begin towards the castle as we learn about its history and that of Edinburgh.
  • Royal Mile - We walk through the pulsing artery of Edinburgh as we discover its history.
  • Victoria Street - The prettiest street that takes you up close to the delight of Scottish food culture.
  • Grassmarket - We walk along the market street as we trace its history and a treacherous story.
  • Greyfriars Bobby - We stop by the one of oldest and the most famous universities in the world.
  • National Museum of Scotland - We stop by this stunning museum as we dig deeper into Scotland’s art & culture scene.
  • Cowgate - We stop by a lively spot as we peek into its notorious past!
  • Barrie’s Close - We discover more interesting nuggets from Edinburgh’s history.
  • Mercat Cross - Market, Cathedral, and a bustling atmosphere, and a peek into the famous Fringe Festival.
  • Advocate’s Close - We stop by the most picturesque view of the City.
What's Included
  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian
What's Not Included
  • Earphones
  • Mobile device
  • Edinburgh Castle Entrance Fees
Additional Information

Traverse the enchanting city of Edinburgh and explore its historic splendor as you stroll through its steep, serpentine streets of yore!

On this historian-guided, self-led tour, we’ll travel through time as we explore the most prominent historical edifices and architectural marvels. Dive into the ancient stories that this city proudly keeps, and gain an insight into life as a student in Edinburgh!

We’ll tread the path to renowned landmarks such as the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, the National Museum, and Barrie’s Close. Acquire knowledge about the famous personas who have called Edinburgh home, and conclude your trip with a visit to the Advocates Close, marking an end to this cultural odyssey in this unmissable scenic city.

Please bear in mind: This tour is a self-guided audio perambulation and does not encompass entry passes.

Location
Castlehill
The tour starts at Castle Hill (the Esplanade Castle) at the end of the Royal Mile.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Suzi_p
Sep 20, 2023
As a solo traveller this was perfect. - I really enjoyed this :) I'm a solo traveller and It's always a bit daunting when you first get to a new city so I found this was perfect to do for my first day here. It helped me find my way around town and I felt like I had more of a purpose following the tour instead of aimlessly wandering around and missing things.
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Mike_b
Jun 27, 2022
Not much historical. - Not enough history or historical accounts, stories from the past. Spent way too much time taking about restaurants.
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