Walking tours and audio guides
Explore City of Edinburgh on a highlights walk linking Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse, with the city's Enlightenment skyline as a backdrop. Along the way, discover how royal power and national memory shape this distinctive city.
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Featured route
A 8-stop, 5.8 km highlights walk from Edinburgh Castle to Palace of Holyroodhouse, exploring royal power, national memory and the city's Enlightenment skyline. Indoor visits are optional and are not included in the walking estimate.
City tour collection
These routes turn City of Edinburgh into a place you can explore more slowly and remember more vividly, whether you want history, architecture, local neighborhoods, or a first-time orientation tour.
Yes. Odisea currently offers 1 free self-guided audio tour in City of Edinburgh. You can open a route in your browser and start without joining a scheduled group.
Start with “Edinburgh Highlights: Essential City Walk” for our strongest first introduction to City of Edinburgh. You can compare its distance, duration, and stops with every other route before setting out.
Choose a route, open its map on your phone, and follow the numbered stops at your own pace. Audio stories are available at the stops, and you can pause or leave the route whenever you like.
No booking is required. Tours work in a mobile browser, while the Odisea app offers a smoother experience and lets you save a tour before heading out.