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Architecture of Money: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Edinburgh New Town

Dig up the classical yet sinister roots of the world’s largest Georgian planned town

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eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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Highlights

  • Learn how Edinburgh became the largest planned town development in the world – and a “model city”.
  • See the often overlooked details in the fanlights and elegant ironwork of the original New Town street lights.
  • Dive into the economic and political influence of the union between Scotland and England.

What's included

  • 90 minutes self-guided audio tour
  • Expert commentary by an architectural designer
  • Entry to attractions and sites

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Prepare for the experience

  • Once you have completed your order you will receive email instructions to download the free app VoiceMap directly on your smartphone.
  • We recommend downloading the tour on a fully charged smartphone. The audio will be available offline along with an offline map.
  • The tour is location aware, so you will hear directions and stories as you move along.

Accessibility information:

  • The tour route includes areas where climbing steps is necessary.
  • Please contact our team should you require further accessibility information.

The Edinburgh’s New Town Self-Guided Tour – The Architecture of Money has indefinite validity and can be taken at any time.

Please be aware that opening hours for specific locations may affect your tour.

Departure point

  • City Chambers, 253 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ
  • The tour terminates at Stockbridge Market, Saunders St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6TQ

Please note: you can select any date, this is a self-guided audio tour and you can use it whenever you like.

Once you have completed your booking, you will receive an instant order confirmation via email from VisitBritain. A link to download your mobile guide will be then emailed to you within 72 hours.