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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
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament Building.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
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 -
(Pass by)
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
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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