Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Audio Tour
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About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1,5 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 3h - 4h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Explore the National Museum of Scotland with a self-guided audio tour
- •Meet Dolly the Sheep and take a selfie with the celebrity
- •Touch a meteorite that traveled billions of miles in space to land right at your feet
- •Find the iconic Lewis chessmen possibly lost by a Norwegian merchant in the 12th century
- •Listen to the grisly stories behind the mystery of Arthur’s Seat coffins
Visit the country's most popular museum with your own in-app audio tour! With this tour, you will not get lost in the endless labyrinth, as it will guide you to the museum's greatest highlights.
Note that this museum has free (!) admission. By buying this audio tour, you don’t pay for your entry but get an opportunity to explore the beauty of the museum at your own pace, following the carefully planned route and listening to amazing stories.
The tour starts in the Grand Gallery where you will explore the Natural World, World Cultures and Scottish History, and Archeology galleries. One of the highlights is the legendary Dolly the Sheep and learn that she wasn't the first-ever cloned mammal!
Admire the wildlife diversity and see any animal you can think of: from the prehistoric T. Rex to the unique Scottish wildcat.
Visiting the World Cultures galleries is the same as a round-the-world tour. You will see African masks, touch materials protecting people from Arctic colds, and learn about the life on the islands lost in the Pacific.
The Scottish galleries will reveal the history of Scotland from ancient times till the present day. Look at the legacy of Mary Queen of Scots and see the iconic Lewis chessmen that inspired the 'wizard chess' in Harry Potter movies. Finally, try to resolve the mystery of Arthur's Seat coffins that has never been solved.
Note! This tour is not affiliated with the National Museum of Scotland but is provided by an independent creator.
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route with step-by-step navigation through museum's halls
- The entrance to the National Museum of Scotland is free
- Visiting one of the best viewpoints in Edinburgh
- Sightseeing recommendations
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 3h - 4h.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.



