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Audio tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town

Walk one of Europe's most ancient streets at your own pace.

The Royal Mile cuts through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, stretching a full Scots mile from Castlehill to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This audio tour covers all four sections of that historic route across 14 carefully researched stories.

The commentary was curated by a Senior Teaching Fellow at two of Scotland's leading universities. The narration is delivered by professional radio actor James Bryce, whose Scottish voice brings an authenticity no outside narrator could replicate.

You will hear about witch burnings near Edinburgh Castle, the double life of Deacon Brodie, and the revolution led by John Knox. The tour also covers royal tragedy, medieval punishment, and the story of a boy pulled from the rubble of the Paisley Close disaster.

GPS technology moves you automatically from story to story as you walk. No map, no guesswork. The tour works offline too, so connectivity will not affect your experience once downloaded.

You set your own pace. Stop when something interests you, linger at St Giles Cathedral, or pause at the Mercat Cross. No group, no schedule, no one to keep up with.

The full walk takes around 60 minutes and covers landmarks including Netherbow Port, the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, and the former home of the man who inspired Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Main features

Place: Edinburgh
Duration: up to 1 hour
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Tour with Audioguide
Virtual experience

Why you’ll love this…

  • The tour covers all four sections of the Royal Mile: Castlehill, Lawnmarket, the High Street, and the old burgh of Canongate
  • You will stroll around St Giles Cathedral, home to the Old Tolbooth, the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, and a statue of Charles II
  • You will hear about witch burnings near Edinburgh Castle, the double life of Deacon Brodie, and the revolution led by John Knox.
  • The activity allows you to see Netherbow Port, once the main gate between Edinburgh and Canongate

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • Smartphone and headphones required
  • The tour works offline, so you won't need a signal to explore. GPS tracks your position throughout, making it easy to follow even in the winding medieval lanes.
  • Download before you go while on strong WiFi
  • Simple instructions emailed upon booking
  • Flexible start time (can pause and resume anytime)
  • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
  • The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next

Remember to bring:

  • Your own headphones
  • Comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Audio guide
  • Downloadable APP

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Individual headset

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

The Witches Well, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, United Kingdom

Meeting point:

This self-guided audio tour starts at The Witches Fountain. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Provider

VoiceMap Audio Tours


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Phone number: +1 208-744-6464