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Self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh's old town highlights
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Self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh's old town highlights

Book your tickets for a self-guided audio tour in Edinburgh and discover the origins of Scottish design

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Edinburgh witches old town walking tour and underground vault
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Edinburgh witches old town walking tour and underground vault

Book this guided walking tour, discover the wicked history of the Witches of Scotland and visit places where mysterious and sinister events occurred within the Old Town.

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Explore Harry Potter’s Edinburgh on a self-guided audio tour
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Explore Harry Potter’s Edinburgh on a self-guided audio tour

Follow a self-guided audio tour through Edinburgh on an app and see Harry Potter's Edinburgh

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Private Edinburgh People's Story tour
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Private Edinburgh People's Story tour

Book your Private Edinburgh People's Story tour and explore this iconic city through the tales of those who call it home with a local guide.

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The Edinburgh Vaults tour
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The Edinburgh Vaults tour

Book the Vaults tour now for a unique perspective on Edinburgh. Explore the former slum, hear gruesome tales of criminals and see a witches' temple.

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Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh
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Historic underground walking tour of Edinburgh

Book a tour of Edinburgh's underground caverns and learn the secret history of the city's Old Town with stories and artifacts from Georgian times.

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Dark history of Edinburgh - self-guided audio tour using an app
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Dark history of Edinburgh - self-guided audio tour using an app

Discover the dark history of Edinburgh through a self-guided audio tour using an app on your phone.

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Silent Disco Adventure in Edinburgh
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Silent Disco Adventure in Edinburgh

Book your silent disco adventure in Edinburgh and get ready to get groovy! Meet your guide and have a boogie while seeing the sights.

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Royal Mile Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle Entry Tickets
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Royal Mile Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle Entry Tickets

Explore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and gain priority entrance to the iconic castle. Discover Scotland's rich history with an expert guide.

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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, Kelpies with ticket to Stirling Castle
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Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, Kelpies with ticket to Stirling Castle

Discover the remarkable beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, and the beguiling history of Stirling Castle.

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Best of Edinburgh 3-Hour Private Tour
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Best of Edinburgh 3-Hour Private Tour

Follow an expert guide and navigate through the cobbled streets that encapsulate the city's rich history, experiencing Edinburgh like never before.

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Edinburgh 3-Hour Small Group Walking Tour
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Edinburgh 3-Hour Small Group Walking Tour

Book your guided tour to explore Edinburgh and see its historical highlights.

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National Museum of Scotland In-App Audio Guided Tour
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National Museum of Scotland In-App Audio Guided Tour

Visit the National Museum of Scotland with this audio guided in-app tour that will conduct you and teach you about the museum's greatest highlights.

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Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness 5-Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness 5-Day Tour from Edinburgh

Book your Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness tour and spend 5 days exploring the Scottish wilds. Discover the Eilean Donan castle, a Highland Whisky distillery and more with a local guide.

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Ghosts of Edinburgh and the bloody past exploration game
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Ghosts of Edinburgh and the bloody past exploration game

Go on a spooky Edinburgh walking tour where you will follow clues to discover haunted places and local stories using your smartphone.

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Guided group walking tour of Edinburgh
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Guided group walking tour of Edinburgh

Book your Guided group walking tour of Edinburgh and get to grips with the historical, cultural and architectural side of the city.

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Outlander Explorer day trip from Edinburgh
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Outlander Explorer day trip from Edinburgh

Book your Outlander Explorer day trip from Edinburgh and feel like you've stepped into the TV show as you check out some of Scotland's finest castles and villages.

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The inside story

Scotland has scores of alluring museums, but its National Museum is something else. The all-encompassing museum allows you to discover the country’s rich past through a collection of science, technology, natural history, world and culture. No wonder it’s one of the UK’s most popular visitor attractions.

The museum was formed in 2006 when the former Museum of Scotland and the neighbouring Royal Museum were merged to form a single attraction. Entry is free and it’s set in the centre of the city, within walking distance of other major sights – win-win.

There’s a dazzling amount to see here. At the heart of the museum is the Grand Gallery. This marvellous Victorian hall opens onto the four-storey Window on the World, showcasing over 800 extraordinary objects, like the not-to-be-missed Millennium Clock. Then there’s The Lewis Chessmen, one of the museum’s must-see collections. Journey back in time to the prehistoric era through a virtual reality experience and learn about science and technology at the hands-on discovery zone.

There’s plenty of options for a hungry belly. Splurge at the award-winning rooftop Tower Restaurant, famed for its spectacular views. Or delve into national specialties – like haggis and fish and chips – at the Museum Brasserie. Overlooking the Grand Gallery, the Balcony Cafe is a popular spot for a cup of tea or coffee and a snack. You can pick up some quirky souvenirs at one of the museum’s three gift shops – a treasure trove of Scottish crafts, jewellery, toys and books.

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How to get there

National Museum of Scotland Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF Edinburgh