Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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 Location
The Mound
Edinburgh EH2 2EL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Horse Wynd
Edinburgh EH99 1SP, UK
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament Building.
What To Expect
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Royal Scottish Academy (pass by)
Princes Street Gardens (pass by)
Royal Mile (pass by)
National Museum of Scotland (pass by)
Gladstone's Land (pass by)
Riddle's Court (pass by)
St Giles' Cathedral (pass by)
John Knox House Museum (pass by)
The Scottish Parliament (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-110804P418
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