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

New To The Site! Edinburgh, Scotland

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ, UK

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

End point

Saunders Street
Edinburgh EH3 6TQ, UK

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

What To Expect

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.
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Royal Mile (Pass By)

The tour passes through a section of the Royal Mile.
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North Bridge (Pass By)

The tour takes you across North Bridge. You'll hear how the New Town got its start.
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General Register House (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.
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Princes Street (Pass By)

The tour takes you across a part of Princes Street.
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Saint Andrew Square (Pass By)

The tour stops briefly in St Andrew's Square Park.
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Melville Monument (Pass By)

The tour briefly stops in front of the Melville Monument. You'll hear about Henry Dundas.
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Charlotte Square (Pass By)

The tour takes you through Charlotte Square.
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Stockbridge Market (Pass By)

The tour ends in front of the Stockbridge Market.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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-110804P420


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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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  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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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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