Edinburgh Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h30 and 24 reviews

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is part of both the historic and architectural heritage of the Scottish capital. It marks the boundary of the old quarter, here called Old Town.

Built by the same architect as the building next door, the Royal Scottish Academy presents contemporary art that will delight the most passionate of you!

A true tribute to the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott, one of the most famous in his country, this monument which has darkened over time is a true symbol for Edinburghers.

Built between 1894 and 1896, this bridge is named after one of the most famous works of Walter Scott, one of Scotland’s best known authors.

This typical street in Scotland is certainly one of the most picturesque!

Here you are in Edinburgh’s main street, which connects two of the city’s most iconic landmarks: Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Palace of Holidayhouse.

Here you are in front of the official church of the Palace of Holyrood, where members of the royal family came and still come regularly when they reside in the palace.

In addition to unveiling great monuments steeped in history on all corners, Edinburgh is known for having dozens of inner courtyards hidden in the heart of homes

As you have noticed, this is a far cry from the typical Scottish buildings that characterize the architecture of the city!

Here you are in front of one of Edinburgh’s most imposing buildings, which is none other than the seat of the Scottish Government, perched on Calton Hill.

You have in front of you the most beautiful panorama of the city of Edinburgh, so beautiful that the hill from which you can see it is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

This small square at the foot of Calton Hill reveals two beautiful churches, St Paul’s and St George’s Church on your right and St Mary’s Cathedral on your left.

As you may have already understood, the Scottish capital is divided into two parts: its historic centre, the oldest dating from the 12th century, and the New Town, a new town built in several stages between 1767 and 1850.

You are in George Street, one of the main shopping streets of the capital. It was built by architect James Craig in the 18th century, along with the whole of Edinburgh’s new city.

This square is certainly one of Edinburgh’s most iconic as it is located at the end of one of the city’s most shopping streets, George Street.

Before you stand two of Edinburgh’s most famous houses. At number 6, the house called Bute House, which reveals beautiful columns and an elegant facade, is the official residence of the Scottish First Minister.

You’re in Edinburgh’s main street, a shopping street that marks the boundary between the new city and the old centre.

It’s impossible to miss, this bright blue fountain is one of the iconic landmarks of Princes Street Gardens and offers one of the most beautiful views of Edinburgh Castle!

Here you are in one of Edinburgh’s busiest and busiest squares!

Here you are in front of the majestic Saint-Gilles Cathedral! Finally, cathedral, not really, since officially it no longer has cathedral status, but everyone still calls it that.

On this street leading straight to Edinburgh Castle, you may have noticed on your right several openings between houses that seem to lead to the heart of the houses, named James Court or Lady Stair Close.

Edinburgh Castle is certainly the most famous landmark in Scotland and is a true symbol of the city.

If Edinburgh has a particularity compared to other cities in the world, it is because it is one of the most mysterious cities, where stories of ghosts, haunted houses and unexplainable disappearances are so numerous that they are not counted anymore!

On your left is the Scottish National Gallery, the National Art Museum that has housed some of the world’s greatest masterpieces since its creation in 1859.