🏨 Highlights from the Royal Mile: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Activity

Highlights from the Royal Mile: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Tune into ancient and modern Scottish tales on one of Europe’s oldest streets with this affordable walking tour and the industry-leading VoiceMap mobile app.

• See historical sights along all four sections of the Royal Mile and find out about the city’s stench in the 1500s, and how far it traveled
• Hear from producer Martin Donnelly, a Senior Teaching Fellow and Edinburgh local
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
️• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

What's Not Included

Food and drink

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 1 - 100

Additional Info

Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others
Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is one of Europe’s most ancient and famous streets. Along this 1 ¼ mile stretch – a Scot’s mile – crimes have been committed, royals have travelled, and famous folk like Rabbie Burns, Adam Smith and David Hume have met. On this walking tour, I’ll bring some of their stories to life.

• Admission Ticket Free

Witches well

Starting at the top of Castlehill next to the Witches Well, you’ll hear about Edinburgh Castle’s early days, when a series of infamous witch burnings took place here.

• Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

You’ll hear about Edinburgh Castle’s early days, when a series of infamous witch burnings took place here.

• Admission Ticket Free

Castlehill

Amble down all four sections of the Royal Mile: Castlehill, Lawnmarket, the High Street, and the old burgh of Canongate

• Admission Ticket Free

Amble down all four sections of the Royal Mile: Castlehill, Lawnmarket, the High Street, and the old burgh of Canongate

• Admission Ticket Free

Deacon Brodie's Tavern

I’ll show you the former residence of the gentleman robber, Deacon Brodie, the inspiration behind Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

• Admission Ticket Free

Heart of Midlothian

Stroll around St Giles Cathedral, home to the Old Tolbooth, the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, and a statue of Charles II

• Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

Stroll around St Giles Cathedral, home to the Old Tolbooth, the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, and a statue of Charles II

• Admission Ticket Free

Tron Kirk

This self-guided audio tour takes you past the Tron Kirk. You'll hear its history while you walk.

• Admission Ticket Free

John Knox House Museum

You’ll hear about religious figures like John Knox, a leading figure in the Scottish Protestant Reformation, and royal tragedies like the execution of Mary Queen of Scots.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Netherbow

See Netherbow Port, once the main gate between Edinburgh and Canongate

• Admission Ticket Free

Canongate Kirk

This self-guided audio tour takes you past the Canongate Kirk. You'll hear its history while you walk.

• Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The tour ends at the end of Canongate in front of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

• Admission Ticket Free

Old Town

Enjoy this entertaining and informative 45-minute stroll into the heart – and history – of the Old Town.

• Admission Ticket Free

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