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Self-guided walking tour of Edinburgh's intellectual history
Self-guided walking tour of Edinburgh's intellectual history
Self-guided walking tour of Edinburgh's intellectual history
Self-guided walking tour of Edinburgh's intellectual history
Self-guided walking tour of Edinburgh's intellectual history

Self-guided walking tour of Edinburgh's intellectual history

United Kingdom-Bonnington , Broughton , Scotland , Edinburgh
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  • Explore Edinburgh's revolutionary past with a self-guided audio tour. Walk from St Giles' Cathedral to Charlotte Square, learning about the city's history.
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Ticket typeE-ticket (direct entry)
Attraction typeHistory & culture
Tour typesAudio guide

Product Info

-What you can expect-
In the 18th century, Edinburgh was a hub of revolutionary ideas. This self-guided walking tour traces the paths where these radical concepts were born and nurtured. Beginning at St Giles' Cathedral in the Old Town, the journey take you to Charlotte Square in the New Town. As you traverse this route, the tour reveals the thinkers, inventors, and visionaries that established Edinburgh as a global epicentre of intellectual life. The entire walk can be comfortably completed in under two hours.

The narrative features influential figures such as David Hume, Adam Smith, Walter Scott, and James Hutton. It also explores the fields they revolutionised, ranging from philosophy and geology to medicine, architecture, and literature. Notably, Scotland's impact on the American Revolution is also highlighted.

This tour is entirely self-guided and powered by GPS technology. Audio plays automatically as you stroll along, requiring no screen-follow or tapping. The system works offline, eliminating any concerns about signal or data usage. You have the freedom to pause, rewind, and progress at your own pace.

Remember to allow some extra time to relax at a cosy cafe or unwind in the gardens at St Andrew's Square.

Purchase Notice

Duration: Lasts up to 0 day

Reminders

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time

  • Meeting point description: This self-guided audio tour starts outside St Giles Cathedral. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided by email. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app.(St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh, UK)

  • 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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How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Validity Period

  • The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration

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