Self-Guided Edinburgh’s Old Town Walking Audio Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 35+ Points
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email

Covenanters' Memorial
94 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU, UK
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Begin at the Covenanter’s Memorial on Grassmarket Street near Victoria Street. If arriving by bus, get off at the Grassmarket stop and walk toward West Bow.

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.

Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate