The Architecture of Money: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Edinburgh’s New Town

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1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting point

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.

End point

This self-guided GPS audio tour ends in front of the Stockbridge Market.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • Edinburgh City Chambers (Pass by)

    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 (Pass by)

    The tour passes through a section of the Royal Mile.

    Admission ticket free
  • North Bridge (Pass by)

    The tour takes you across North Bridge. You'll hear how the New Town got its start.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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 (Pass by)

    The tour takes you across a part of Princes Street.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly in St Andrew's Square Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour briefly stops in front of the Melville Monument. You'll hear about Henry Dundas.

    Admission ticket free
  • Charlotte Square (Pass by)

    The tour takes you through Charlotte Square.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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