About this tour
Navigate Edinburgh's medieval core at your own pace using the Trippy Tour Guide app, which delivers 35+ location commentaries across two to three hours. The self-guided route threads from Calton Hill's viewpoints through the Royal Mile, past St Giles' Cathedral, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket Square, and Greyfriars Kirk. An offline map means no reliance on data or Wi-Fi as you piece together the city's layered history, moving between famous stops and quieter closes that most visitors miss.
Highlights
- Royal Mile's medieval closes and street-level history
- Calton Hill for city panoramas without crowds
- St Giles' Cathedral's crown steeple and interiors
- Grassmarket Square's gallows past and market hustle
- Palace of Holyroodhouse exterior and royal connections
- Greyfriars Kirk churchyard with Adam Smith connections
- 35+ narration points unlock as you walk
- Fully offline map works without mobile signal
What to expect
You'll work through Edinburgh's Old Town using the app as both navigator and storyteller. Each location triggers a narration segment—some brief, others more detailed—covering architectural details, historical events, and local anecdotes. The route is designed for all fitness levels; there's climbing (Calton Hill, castle approaches) but no scrambling. Expect cobbled streets, uneven pavements, and narrow passages where you'll share space with other tourists and locals. Two to three hours assumes a steady pace with pauses to absorb surroundings and listen to audio; linger longer if museums or cafés appeal.
Good to know
Bring headphones if you prefer private audio; the app works fully offline, so download before you leave your accommodation. Edinburgh Castle requires a separate paid ticket. The route is pushchair-friendly on main streets but trickier in closes. Winter months mean short daylight hours; start early.
Frequently asked
- How long does Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App take?
- Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App runs for approximately 2 hours – 3 hours.
- How much does Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App cost?
- Prices start from AUD $14 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with an App?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.