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Edinburgh Old Town and Calton Hill Self Guided Audio Tour

4–6 ore Anulare gratuită
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Edinburgh Old Town and Calton Hill Self Guided Audio Tour

Despre activitate

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town at your own pace with Votura’s self-guided audio walking tour. Follow an interactive route through 15 historic stops, including Edinburgh Castle, Victoria Street, St Giles’ Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Royal Mile. Hear engaging stories about Edinburgh’s history, legends, architecture and famous residents directly from the app.

Your booking also includes 1 week of full access to Votura, allowing you to explore nearby places and create additional AI-powered self-guided tours during your trip. Audio is available in multiple supported languages, and there are no fixed departure times or groups to follow.

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Descrierea este publicată de Viator în limba engleză.

Pe scurt

Durată
4–6 ore
Confirmare
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Bilet
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup
Cel mult 99 persoane
Persoane pe rezervare
1–15
Ghid audio
hindi, arabă, germană, rusă, coreeană, portugheză, chineză, engleză, italiană, javaneză, franceză, spaniolă
Ghid scris
hindi, arabă, germană, rusă, coreeană, portugheză, chineză, engleză, italiană, javaneză, franceză, spaniolă
Organizator
Votura

Vârste: Copii (5–17 ani) · Adulți (18–99 ani)

Ce include

Inclus

  • Inclus: Interactive digital map and walking route
  • Inclus: Access to the Edinburgh Old Town & Calton Hill self-guided walking tour
  • Inclus: 1 week of full access to all Votura app features
  • Inclus: Access to Votura Explore and AI tour-creation features
  • Inclus: Audio commentary for all 15 tour stops
  • Inclus: Audio available in multiple supported languages

Nu este inclus

  • Nu este inclus: In-person tour guide
  • Nu este inclus: Smartphone and headphones
  • Nu este inclus: Mobile data or Wi-Fi
  • Nu este inclus: Food and drinks
  • Nu este inclus: Admission tickets to attractions
  • Nu este inclus: Any optional purchases or paid attraction entry
  • Nu este inclus: Admission fees: Edinburgh Castle is optional and you can pay fees on-site. GBP 23.50 per adult
  • Nu este inclus: Admission fees: Camera Obscura is optional and you can pay fees on-site.

Itinerar

  1. Edinburgh Castle

    Trecere fără oprire

    Begin the self-guided walking tour at Edinburgh Castle, one of Scotland’s most famous landmarks. From Castlehill, discover the fortress’s dramatic setting on an ancient volcanic rock and hear about its royal residents, sieges, battles and importance in Scottish history. The Votura app provides the audio commentary and guides you onwards through Edinburgh’s Old Town. (Admission is not included and can be purchased on site)

  2. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

    Trecere fără oprire

    Continue along Castlehill to Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, one of Edinburgh’s best-known visitor attractions. The tour explains the history of the site and its long association with panoramic views of the city, while introducing the character of Castlehill and the upper Royal Mile. (Admission is not included and can be purchased on site)

  3. Victoria Street

    15 min

    Walk down one of Edinburgh’s most distinctive streets, known for its curved layout, colourful shopfronts and layered Old Town architecture. Hear how Victoria Street developed in the 19th century and how its dramatic design connects the upper Old Town with the Grassmarket below.

  4. Gladstone's Land

    15 min

    Discover one of the Royal Mile’s best-preserved historic tenement buildings. Hear how merchants and residents lived in Edinburgh’s crowded Old Town, and learn how buildings like Gladstone’s Land reveal the social history, architecture and everyday life of the city over several centuries.

  5. Heart of Midlothian

    10 min

    Stop beside the heart-shaped mosaic set into the pavement near St Giles’ Cathedral. Learn how it marks the site of Edinburgh’s former Old Tolbooth, once used as a prison, courthouse and place of execution, and hear about the unusual local tradition associated with the spot.

  6. Advocate's Close

    5 min

    Step into one of the Old Town’s atmospheric historic closes, descending from the Royal Mile through a narrow passage framed by tall stone buildings. Learn how Edinburgh’s closes developed, how people lived and worked within them, and why they are such a distinctive part of the city’s medieval street pattern.

  7. St Giles' Cathedral

    30 min

    Visit one of the most important historic buildings on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Learn about St Giles’ role in Scotland’s religious history, the Scottish Reformation and its association with John Knox, while taking in the cathedral’s distinctive crown-shaped spire and Gothic architecture.

  8. Parliament Square- Edinburgh

    10 min

    Explore the historic square beside St Giles’ Cathedral, once the heart of Scotland’s political and legal life. Learn about the former Parliament House, the old Scottish Parliament before the 1707 Union, and the square’s continuing importance to Edinburgh’s legal institutions.

  9. Mercat Cross

    10 min

    Stop at Edinburgh’s historic Mercat Cross, once the traditional centre for public announcements, proclamations and civic ceremonies. Learn how the cross played a key role in the life of the medieval burgh and why it remains an important symbol of Edinburgh’s civic history.

  10. National Museum of Scotland

    1 h 30 min

    Stop outside the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, home to collections covering Scottish history, archaeology, science, technology and world cultures. Learn about the museum’s striking architecture and its role in preserving and presenting Scotland’s national story.

  11. Greyfriars Bobby

    10 min

    See the famous statue of Greyfriars Bobby and hear the story of the small Skye Terrier said to have remained devoted to his owner long after his death. Learn how Bobby became one of Edinburgh’s best-known local legends and why his story still attracts visitors today.

  12. Greyfriars Kirk

    30 min

    Explore one of Edinburgh’s most atmospheric historic graveyards, surrounding Greyfriars Kirk. Hear about notable people buried here, the Covenanters, centuries of Edinburgh history and some of the legends associated with the kirkyard.

  13. Grassmarket

    15 min

    Discover one of Edinburgh’s oldest market areas, set beneath the dramatic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Hear about the Grassmarket’s history as a centre of trade, public gatherings and executions, and learn how the area evolved into one of the Old Town’s most distinctive historic districts.

  14. John Knox House Museum

    Trecere fără oprire

    Stop at one of the Royal Mile’s most distinctive historic buildings, traditionally associated with Protestant reformer John Knox. Learn about Edinburgh during the Scottish Reformation, the building’s medieval character, and the religious and political changes that transformed Scotland in the 16th century.

  15. Old Calton Burial Ground

    30 min

    Visit this historic cemetery at the foot of Calton Hill, where monuments and memorials tell stories of Edinburgh’s political, military and intellectual past. See notable memorials including the striking Political Martyrs’ Monument and learn about some of the people commemorated here.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

  • This is a self-guided tour with no in-person guide. Start the tour outside Edinburgh Castle on Castlehill. Open the Votura app and begin the tour when you are ready.

Punct de final

  • The tour ends at Old Calton Burial Ground, near Calton Hill and Waterloo Place.

Cum folosești biletul

After booking, you will receive separate instructions to access the tour in the Votura app. Download Votura on your smartphone and follow the provided activation instructions to unlock the Edinburgh Old Town & Calton Hill tour and your 1 week of full app access. No physical ticket or in-person collection is required.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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