Self-guided walking tour of Mary Queen of Scots' Edinburgh
Activities

Self-guided walking tour of Mary Queen of Scots' Edinburgh

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£6.00
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour offers an immersive experience into the life of Mary Queen of Scots
  • You'll start at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and end at Edinburgh Castle, following the historic Royal Mile
  • An audio guide will share tales of murders, mysteries, and political intrigue that occurred on these streets
  • You'll hear the sordid story about Lord Darnley murdering Mary’s lover, David Rizzio, and more
  • It's a fully self-guided tour powered by GPS technology, allowing you to move at your own pace
What to expect

Discover the intriguing tale of Mary Queen of Scots, one of Scotland's most fascinating historical figures, through this self-guided walking tour. The journey begins at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and follows the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle. As you traverse narrow closes and cobbled streets, an audio guide will reveal tales of murders, mysteries, and political intrigue that unfolded on these very streets.

The tour, which takes approximately an hour to complete, has been meticulously crafted by a Scottish native who is not only the founder of a highly-rated local tour company but also holds a degree in Tourism Management.

This fully self-guided tour is powered by GPS technology, with audio playing automatically as you walk - no need for tapping or screen-followance. It operates offline, eliminating any concerns about signal or data usage. You're free to pause, rewind, and move at your own pace throughout the tour. Upon reaching the end of the route, under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, there's plenty more to explore.

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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Downloadable APP
What's not included
  • x_not_included Individual headset
  • x_not_included WiFi
Where

Holyrood Palace, Canongate, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:
This self-guided audio tour starts at Holyrood Palace. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided by email. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • The tour is suitable for participants aged 6 and over
  • Download the audio tour app before you go while on strong WiFi. You'll receive simple instructions by email upon booking
  • Offline functionality via GPS (no data connection needed during tour)
  • Flexible start time (you can pause and resume anytime)
  • This 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
  • Select as many tickets as the number of devices you wish to use. For example, if you book for three people, three people can download this tour onto their smartphones

Remember to bring:

  • Smartphone and headphones required
  • Comfortable walking shoes and weather check recommended
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Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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