CHOOSE YOUR EDINBURGH EXPERIENCE
Two ways to explore the the stories, secrets, and characters of Ediburgh.
Voice of the Mile
“An atmospheric self-guided audio tour through the stories, secrets, and characters of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.”
Explore at your own pace from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse, with a rich GPS-guided audio experience narrated by James Smillie.
Real local guide
Historic Old Town route
Stories, banter & questions
Small-group experience
Live Walking Tour
“A proudly biased, mostly accurate, and deeply enjoyable walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town.”
Join a real local guide on the streets of the Old Town for stories, humour, history, and a few strong opinions along the way.
GPS-guided tour
Approx. 2 hours
Start anytime
Use your own phone
Not Sure Which One?
Walking Tour
Best for live interaction, questions, and a sociable guided experience.
Audio Tour
Best for flexibility, independence, and exploring at your own pace.
Voice of the Mile
"An atmospheric self-guided audio tour through the stories, secrets, and characters of Edinburgh's Royal Mile."
Explore at your own pace from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse, with a rich GPS-guided audio experience narrated by James Smillie.
Real local guide | 
Historic Old Town route
◎ Stories, banter & questions | ◇ Small-group experience
Live Walking Tour
"A proudly biased, mostly accurate, and deeply enjoyable walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town."
Join a real local guide on the streets of the Old Town for stories, humour, history, and a few strong opinions along the way.
⊙ GPS-guided tour | ◷ Approx. 2 hours
▷ Start anytime | ☏ Use your own phone
Highly Rated by Edinburgh Explorers
May, 2026
“Brilliant way to explore Edinburgh at our own pace. The stories were fascinating and easy to follow!”
– Visitor from London
June, 2026
“Really convenient — we just scanned, downloaded, and went. Felt like having a guide in our pocket.”
– Couple from Glasgow
July, 2026
“A great value tour. We learned so much history and could stop whenever we wanted to take photos.”
– Family from Manchester
The Premium Touch
Local Experts
Native-born Scottish storytellers who know every close, legend, and hidden corner of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Seamless Integration
Direct smartphone tour handoffs for hotel guests and international booking platforms — no fuss, no queues.
Uncompromised Quality
Studio-mastered audio and verified group sizes — whether you’re walking with a guide or exploring on your own.
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Ready to Step Into the Past?
Spaces on our live tours are limited. Or, download your audio guide instantly and begin right now.