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Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

The Mound
Edinburgh EH2 2EL, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Horse Wynd
Edinburgh EH99 1SP, UK

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament Building.

What To Expect

Royal Scottish Academy (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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Scottish Parliament (Pass By)

The tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament building. You'll hear about some of its architectural features.
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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

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.Lifetime access to this tour in English.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. The following is NOT included: Food/Drink.Smartphone and headphones.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.Transportation. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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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Activity code: C-110804P418

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The following is included:
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food/Drink.
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Transportation.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • 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

Additional Info

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  • 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

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