Inverness Walking Tour History Myths and Hidden Stories

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1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Inverness has been the capital of the Highlands for over 1,600 years. This 16-stop self-guided audio tour takes you on a circular walk starting and ending at Inverness Castle, through the medieval centre and along the banks of the River Ness.
Your guide is Hugh, a native Highlander who brings the city's layered history to life on your phone, at your own pace.

Highlights include:

- Inverness Castle, over 1,000 years of history with panoramic views of the city
- The medieval streets and crow-step gabled buildings of the Old Town
- Inverness Cathedral, full of surprises including five Russian icons gifted by a Tsar
- A craft distillery powered by the River Ness, one of the lowest carbon in Scotland
- The real story behind the Jacobite Wars and Bonnie Prince Charlie

How it works:

- Download the tour app (free, iOS and Android)
- Follow the GPS map and listen as you walk
- Pause, rewind, revisit anytime

No guide to wait for. No group to keep up with. Just you, your phone and Inverness.

What's Included

Easy to use app
Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
In-person Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will start the audio tour here.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Standing by the railings and enjoying the view is the ideal way to start our walking tour of Inverness. We will not be entering the castle. You may choose to enter in your own time.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    It's named for John Falconer who was the founder of the Falcon Iron Foundry in 1858

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Old High St Stephen's Church

    You can still see the mark made by musket balls in the wall of the tower, by the door.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This is one of two "bouncy bridges" that we'll encounter on our walk.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Inverness Cathedral

    Inverness Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Andrew was built, in Gothic style, between 1866 and 1869 by the Inverness architect, Alexander Ross. Admission is free but donations are welcomed if you want to enter. The tour passes by the church without going inside. If you wish to visit the interior, an entry charge applies. This is entirely optional and not required to complete the tour.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    World famous Loch Ness is less than 9km upstream. Here's a scoop for you though … the first time Nessie, the monster, was seen – in 565 – it wasn't in the lake, it was in this river.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

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