The Royal Mile

(14 reviews)

This is a 0.9mi walking tour

It takes an average of 30 mins to complete.

Edinburgh

The United Kingdom

$4.99

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About the Tour

Old Sam's not like the usual tour guides. For one thing, he died over a century ago. Follow a trail down the hallowed cobbles of the Royal Mile and learn Sam's darkest secret on this fictional audio drama.

Please note that this is a location-aware audio drama, not a tour.

Tour Producer

A Scottish Podcast

1 tour

Creators of 'A Scottish Podcast' - an Audio Drama about a washed up radio DJ who reinvents himself as a paranormal investigation podcaster.

Preview Location

Location 1

Top of the Royal Mile

Can you hear me? Aye, I can tell from your face that you can. Ah, it's been over a hundred and fifty years since I last walked in the world of light and life.

Still, it's sometimes pleasant to talk to those who still do.

Taking in the sights, are ye? Hmm, well these b... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Edinburgh Castle
St Giles Cathedral Edinburgh

Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE, UK
Total distance

1km
Final location
122 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
Distance back to start location

557.05m

Directions to Starting Point

In front of Edinburgh Castle, right at the top of the Royal Mile, looking down the hill with the castle to your back.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Deacon Brodies, The Tron Square, The World's End Pub and Boyd's Entry.

Best time of day

Evening or night.

Precautions

Part of the route is pedestrianised, but not all. Be mindful of traffic.

This adventure is a work of fiction with a mature narrative.

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“This app has become my go-to app for audio tours. I pretty much use it for every trip and it works wonderfully. I highly recommend VoiceMap for travelers to truly experience cities.”

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”

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Questions and Reviews

3.4 / 5

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