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Edinburgh Old Town women's history self-guided audio tour
Edinburgh Old Town women's history self-guided audio tour
Edinburgh Old Town women's history self-guided audio tour
Edinburgh Old Town women's history self-guided audio tour
Edinburgh Old Town women's history self-guided audio tour

Edinburgh Old Town women's history self-guided audio tour

United Kingdom-Bonnington , Broughton , Scotland , Edinburgh
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  • Uncover the untold tales of women in Edinburgh's history with this self-guided audio tour. Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Real Mary King's Close, and more.
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Sightseeing Tours

Tour TypePrivate tour
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Tour typesAudio guide
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Sightseeing typeCity walking tour, Historic site tour
TransportWalking

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-What you can expect-
Embark on a journey through Edinburgh’s Old Town, uncover the untold tales of women who have left their mark on the city's history. This self-guided audio tour, lasting approximately an hour, unveils the legacies of queens, activists, innovators and rulebreakers that resonate within its historic streets. The audio guide allows you to stroll at your leisure, seamlessly guiding you from one stop to the next.

Your exploration begins at Greyfriars Kirkyard, leading you through concealed closes and significant landmarks. You'll hear stories linked to notable sites such as The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles' Cathedral, and Palace of Holyroodhouse. The tour concludes near the Scottish Parliament, offering a moment to contemplate the evolving role of women in public life.

Relish the liberty to pause, replay and delve deeper into each site without any time constraints. Gain a more profound understanding of familiar landmarks through a concentrated historical perspective. This tour, curated by an Edinburgh local with a background in Art History and founder of Women Hidden in Plain Sight (WHIPS), brings these often overlooked narratives back into focus.

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Duration: Lasts up to 0 day

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  • 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 at Greyfriars Kirk. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided by email. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app.(Greyfriars Kirk, 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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