Inverness Walking Tour History Myths and Hidden Stories

1 h 40 min Private tour

Inverness Walking Tour History Myths and Hidden Stories, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Inverness has been the capital of the Highlands for over 1,600 years. This 16-stop self-guided audio tour takes you on a circular walk starting and ending at Inverness Castle, through the medieval centre and along the banks of the River Ness.

Your guide is Hugh, a native Highlander who brings the city's layered history to life on your phone, at your own pace.

Highlights include:

Inverness Castle, over 1,000 years of history with panoramic views of the city
The medieval streets and crow-step gabled buildings of the Old Town
Inverness Cathedral, full of surprises including five Russian icons gifted by a Tsar
A craft distillery powered by the River Ness, one of the lowest carbon in Scotland
The real story behind the Jacobite Wars and Bonnie Prince Charlie

How it works:

Download the tour app (free, iOS and Android)
Follow the GPS map and listen as you walk
Pause, rewind, revisit anytime

No guide to wait for. No group to keep up with. Just you, your phone and Inverness.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Exploro - Dublin

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Easy to use app
Included: Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Included: Compatible with both iOS and Android
Included: Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Included: Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Included: Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Included: Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need

Not included

Not included: In-person Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Standing by the railings and enjoying the view is the ideal way to start our walking tour of Inverness.

We will not be entering the castle. You may choose to enter in your own time.
Falcon Square

5 min

It's named for John Falconer who was the founder of the Falcon Iron Foundry in 1858
Old High St Stephen's Church

5 min

You can still see the mark made by musket balls in the wall of the tower, by the door.
Greig Street Bridge

5 min

This is one of two "bouncy bridges" that we'll encounter on our walk.
Inverness Cathedral

5 min

Inverness Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of St Andrew was built, in Gothic style, between 1866 and 1869 by the Inverness architect, Alexander Ross. Admission is free but donations are welcomed if you want to enter.

The tour passes by the church without going inside. If you wish to visit the interior, an entry charge applies. This is entirely optional and not required to complete the tour.
Stop 6

5 min

World famous Loch Ness is less than 9km upstream. Here's a scoop for you though … the first time Nessie, the monster, was seen – in 565 – it wasn't in the lake, it was in this river.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You will start the audio tour here.

End point

You will start the audio tour here.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking your self-guided tour with Exploro, we’re excited to help you discover the city at your own pace!

To avoid issues, open the tour a day early and check everything loads correctly

Here’s everything you need to get started:

If you don’t have the Exploro app yet:

1. Download the Exploro app from your website: https://exploro.app

2. Open the app and sign up for a free account.

3. Follow the onboarding steps. When asked, select the platform where you bought your tour (e.g. Viator, TripAdvisor), choose your tour from the list, and enter your booking reference number to unlock it.

4. If you have any trouble unlocking the tour during onboarding, copy and paste the link below in Chrome or Safari (tap Allow if prompted) then enter your booking reference number to unlock it.

Already have the app installed?

1. Make sure you're signed in to your account in the Exploro app

2. Copy and paste this link in Chrome or Safari to open your tour in the app (if asked click on allow):

https://exploro.app/tours/inverness-walking-tour-history-myths-hidden-stories?source=viator

3. Insert your booking reference number.

Helpful tips:

Make sure your phone is charged
We highly recommend bringing a portable charger
Bring earphones to avoid disturbing others
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour is completely flexible — explore anytime

Want to revisit the tour later?

You’ll find it saved under the “Saved” tab in the Exploro app anytime.

It is suggested opening the app a little earlier to familiarize yourself with the interface and to make sure you've given it access to your location. This will ensure you can fully utilize the map function for a seamless experience.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or drop a message via WhatsApp at +39 389 644 9134, we're happy to help!

Don't forget to rate the tour when you're done, thanks!

Enjoy your journey,

The Exploro Team