Edinburgh Audio Tour: The Story-Walk Through Edinburgh’s Intellectual Mile

Above photo: Brian Holsclaw, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

A city where the past and future collide, Edinburgh hides its boldest secrets behind glowing glass towers and stone-walled legends. This self-guided audio tour is your key to discovering what most visitors miss—hidden rebellions, pranks that fooled professors, and revolutions started by students beneath the very streets you walk.

What royal tragedy haunts the National Museum’s foundation stone? How did disaster strike the School of Informatics and unite world-leading minds through fire and resilience? Who smuggled forbidden goods over the museum’s “Bridge of Sighs,” and why did a student song ban once send headlines spiraling?

Move through bustling university corners, echoing student halls, and awe-inspiring galleries where old scandals meet new innovation. Every turn brings a revelation—walk the pulse of invention, power, mischief, and world-changing ambition.

Unlock the city’s hidden depth. Your story-laced journey begins now.

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• Duration: 2 hours 24 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 3.4 km (2.1 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 39min
  
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Abbey, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh
  

Experience the charm of Edinburgh like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Edinburgh's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Edinburgh on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🏰  School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh (3min)
• 🏰  Edinburgh University Students' Association (5min)
• 🏛️  National Museum of Scotland (4min)
• 🎭  Bedlam Theatre (5min)
• 📍  Greyfriars Kirk (5min)
• 🚪  Cowgate (5min)
• 🏰  Old College, University of Edinburgh (5min)
• 📍  Lady Yester's Kirk (5min)
• 🏛️  Museum of Edinburgh (2min)
• 🚪  Canongate Kirk (5min)
• 🏠  Queensberry House (3min)
• 🏛️  Scottish Parliament (5min)
• 🖼️  King's Gallery, Edinburgh (2min)
• 🏰  Holyrood Palace (4min)
• ⛪  Holyrood Abbey (4min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Edinburgh with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Early History (3min)
• 🏛️    17th Century (2min)
• 🏛️    18th Century (2min)
• 🏛️    19th And 20th Centuries (3min)
• 🏛️    21st Century (1min)
• 🌍    Location (1min)
• 🌍    Cityscape (3min)
• 🌍    Areas (4min)
• 🌟    Current (3min)
• 🌟    Historical (3min)
• 🌟    Religion (3min)
• 🎭    Government (2min)
• 🎭    Politics (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Brian Holsclaw, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Suhongjia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Maccoinnich~commonswiki, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: McPhail, Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
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🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
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🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
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🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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