Scotland · AUDIO TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 9 audio tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Harry Potter’s Edinburgh self-guided audio tour guides you from Castlehill to Elephant House with offline VoiceMap and key film spots.
“Very impressed 😁 Was myself and grown up granddaughter we had a really good time, great that you can stop and start at your own pace”
A 2-hour Paisley walking tour with personal audio, free entry stops, and expert stories from Paisley Abbey to Houston Kiltmakers.
“If you have some time to kill at the Glasgow Airport, this is a perfect outing. Just a short taxi or bus ride from the airport. There is even a place at the airport to store your luggage (for a small fee).”
Explore Aberdeen’s crime-and-punishment past at your pace with an offline audio walk from the Tolbooth to the harbour.
“Interesting stories told well; saw the city in a different light ; explored parts of the city that I wouldn’t otherwise”
Walk Dundee with the Made in Dundee self-guided audio tour by VoiceMap, hearing local stories at key landmarks for $7.99.
“Actually a very good idea, but the app doesn't work well. I didn't know where ti go next because the app was already ten steps ahead and didnt stop playing the audio. So I had to open google maps to navigate myself. Also, when I took some photos the app stopped.. Really annoying. I prefer doing normal walking tours with experienced guides.”
A self-guided audio walk through central Inverness, from Inverness Cathedral to the Ness Islands, with offline audio and flexible pacing.
“The tour goes at your own pace - even tells you when you go off course. This route is simple, but part of the course was closed. We could still listen to the commentary, and picked it up at the next point. An interesting tour.”
Self-guided audio walk on Aberdeen’s Union Street with offline maps, stories, and a Marischal College finish in about 50 minutes.
“I’m a slow walker so was afraid of taking a walking tour that I would have to struggle to keep up with the group. I was able to do this tour at my own speed and really enjoy. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided historical background information on all the sites we were viewing.”
A self-guided audio walk of Edinburgh’s Old Town, from the Royal Scottish Academy to the Scottish Parliament, with offline maps and lifetime access.
“It was our first time using the app. Overall, the experience was relatively good. Sometimes it knew exactly where we were, but sometimes it didn't, which was a bit challening. This particular tour was very focused on the city's architecture, which I didn't recall from the description, so if you aren't as interested in that aspect of the city's history, you may want to try another tour.”
A 1.5 hour VoiceMap self-guided walk from Holyrood to Castle Hill, with clear witchcraft storytelling and offline audio.
“I had a great time with the narrated tour by Kat. The facts were interesting but not overly dry and "textbook"-focused. Focused more on the storytelling aspect, which I really liked.”
Walk Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a self-guided VoiceMap audio tour, hitting witch trials, Deacon Brodie, St Giles, and Holyroodhouse.
“We loved the ability to set the pace and enjoy stopping to shop or take in scenery. Loved hearing all of the history”
Pick the kind of day you want and see what is worth booking.
