Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour
Overview
See the best of Edinburgh Old Town, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Jule, who will be your audio voice and "virtual" companion during the whole experience.
Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, the Grassmarket, the Writers Museum and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert.
Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and unlock the tour.
What's Included
- Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
- Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
- Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
- Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
- In-person Guide
Meeting Location
Loch Ness Discovery Centre
192 Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
435 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2NT, UK
This is the end of the tour, you'll be free to wander around the Old Town afterwards!
What To Expect
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Royal Mile
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercat Cross
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parliament Square (pass by)
John Knox Statue (pass by)
St Giles' Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Heart of Midlothian (pass by)
Estatua David Hume (pass by)
The Hub
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grassmarket
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Scott Monument (pass by)
Writers' Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-329930P6
Reviews
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