Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Guided Tour

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Meet your guide by the William Chambers Statue. From there, you’ll step inside the National Museum of Scotland and explore Scottish history, science and world culture.

Hear stories from your guide on Dolly the sheep, the first ever mammal cloned from an adult cell. See the Lewis chessmen made from walrus ivory, the Newcomen engine and uncover the rumours of Satanism and witchcraft behind the Arthur’s Seat coffins.

After your tour ends, continue exploring the museum at your own pace with an audio tour app. Discover Ancient Egyptian relics, a tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and even the Scottish maiden – an early version of the guillotine.

What's Included

Donation to the National Museum of Scotland
Guided tour of the National Museum of Scotland (1 hour)
10% discount at Gladstone Land's on-site cafe
Certified Blue Badge Guide
15% discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)
Live commentary in English
Audio tour app of the National Museum of Scotland in English, French and German
£1.50 discount off ticket entry to Gladstone Land
Tips for the guide
Headset and mobile device

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the William Chambers Statue located next to the entrance of the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, EH1 1JF. Your guide will be holding a sign with a ‘VoxCity’ logo. Please arrive 5 minutes early and bring your own headphones.

End point
National Museum of Scotland

After the tour ends, you can continue exploring at your own pace with an audio tour app.

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

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

    Meet your guide at the William Chambers Statue located next to the entrance of the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, EH1 1JF. Your guide will be holding a sign with a ‘VoxCity’ logo. Please arrive 5 minutes early and bring your own headphones.

    Admission ticket free
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    National Museum of Scotland

    Uncover Scottish history, science and world culture. Explore stories behind Lewis chessman and the mysterious Arthur’s Seat coffins.

    1 hour 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
Supplied by Vox City International Ltd
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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