Edinburgh audio walking tour with Edinburgh Castle and city highlights

Discover Edinburgh at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour that takes you through the heart of Scotland's historic capital. As you wander along medieval streets, elegant squares, and famous landmarks, you'll uncover the stories that have shaped Edinburgh for centuries. Simply follow the route and enjoy engaging commentary that plays automatically at key locations along the way.Steeped in history, culture, and folklore, Edinburgh is a city where every corner has a story to tell. During the tour, you'll visit iconic sights such as the Scott Monument, St Giles' Cathedral, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Arthur's Seat. Along the way, you'll discover how the city evolved through royal ambitions, literary achievements, and centuries of Scottish history.Beyond the main landmarks, the tour also reveals hidden gems, fascinating facts, and lesser-known corners that many visitors overlook. Take a break whenever you wish to enjoy a coffee in one of the city's charming cafés, admire the architecture, or simply soak up the atmosphere before continuing. With access available until the end of the following day after activation, this flexible audio experience gives you plenty of time to explore Edinburgh at your own pace.

Highlights

  • It’s a self-guided audio tour through Edinburgh’s beautiful city centre
  • You will discover 35+ stories and highlights with a virtual audio guide
  • There will be captivating stories in seven languages as you explore Edinburgh
  • You will follow a scenic route created by travel and history writers
  • It’s a flexible tour you can download and enjoy offline at any time
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Activity package

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Facilities

mobile
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch

What's included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Downloadable APP

Where you'll meet

Use the app to walk to the first stop on the route, located at St. Giles Cathedral. Your audio tour will begin there.

Operated by

City App Tour

Important information

Know in advance: * This activity requires a phone that is fully charged, with the local partner app downloaded * You will receive a separate email and a WhatsApp/SMS from the provider with instructions on how to activate your tour * The average duration of the activity is 2-3 hours. However, you have until the end of the next day to finish it * Walking distance: 4.8 km * Number of stops/stories: 37

Location

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