Guided Walking Tour

Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Guided Tour

Scotland, Edinburgh

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Overview

Meet your guide by the William Chambers Statue. From there, you’ll step inside the National Museum of Scotland and explore Scottish history, science and world culture.

Hear stories from your guide on Dolly the sheep, the first ever mammal cloned from an adult cell. See the Lewis chessmen made from walrus ivory, the Newcomen engine and uncover the rumours of Satanism and witchcraft behind the Arthur’s Seat coffins.

After your tour ends, continue exploring the museum at your own pace with an audio tour app. Discover Ancient Egyptian relics, a tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and even the Scottish maiden – an early version of the guillotine.

Inclusions & exclusions

What you get:

✅	Guided tour of the National Museum of Scotland (1 hour)
✅	Live commentary in English
✅	Certified Blue Badge Guide
✅	Donation to the National Museum of Scotland
✅	Audio tour app of the National Museum of Scotland in English, French and German
✅	15% discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)
✅	£1.50 discount off ticket entry to Gladstone Land
✅	10% discount at Gladstone Land's on-site cafe

What you don’t get:

❌	Tips for the guide
❌	Headset and mobile device

Itinerary

✅	Meet your guide at the William Chambers Statue located next to the entrance of the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, EH1 1JF. Your guide will be holding a sign with a ‘VoxCity’ logo. Please arrive 5 minutes early and bring your own headphones.

Know before you go

✅	You must meet your guide at the designated meeting point to receive your tour.
✅	The National Museum of Scotland is free for all to enter. This package includes a guided tour by a certified guide, an audio tour app, a donation to the museum and exclusive local discounts.
✅	Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival. Please bring your own headphones.
✅	A cloakroom is available to store small personal items with locker rentals from £3.

Frequently Ask Questions

How do I download the self-guided audio tour?

Simply scan the QR code on your voucher and follow the instructions to download the Vox City app and the city map in your preferred language. If you encounter any problems, contact [email protected] or contact our customer support live 24/7 through our website. Remember that you can download the city map prior to your arrival.