6 Audio Tours in Scotland to Build a Trip Around

1.500 Years of Crime and Punishment: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8Our pick

A self-guided VoiceMap audio walk through Aberdeen’s darker side, from public punishment sites to anatomy rooms and the harbor.

“Great story but a bit ‘ify’ in parts for the directions at points & possibly due to a combo of locus & poor connectivity. However when you pass the multi storey flats its a point of danger. These flats are rife with crime & not sure that tourists should be alone here. Im a native & had concerns. That aside, the commentary was great, very informative & plenty to learn from the tour itself”

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2.The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self-guided Audio Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 30 to 40 minutes (approx.) · from $8

A self-guided Aberdeen audio walk on piracy, slavery, and insurrection, starting at Mercat Cross and ending at Marischal College.

“Great way to see the city and get your bearings! Found my way round with ease and saw things by normally seen”

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3.Made in Dundee: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Made in Dundee self-guided audio tour links Desperate Dan, McManus Museum, Caird Hall, Slessor Gardens, and Lemmings statues, offline.

“Actually a very good idea, but the app doesn't work well. I didn't know where ti go next because the app was already ten steps ahead and didnt stop playing the audio. So I had to open google maps to navigate myself. Also, when I took some photos the app stopped.. Really annoying. I prefer doing normal walking tours with experienced guides.”

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4.Aberdeen’s Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $5Best value

Self-guided Union Street audio walk in Aberdeen: 2 km, about 50 minutes, offline maps, granite-city stories, ends at Mercat Cross.

“I’m a slow walker so was afraid of taking a walking tour that I would have to struggle to keep up with the group. I was able to do this tour at my own speed and really enjoy. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided historical background information on all the sites we were viewing.”

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5.Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Top rated

Self-guided VoiceMap audio tour of Edinburgh Old Town, from Royal Scottish Academy to Scottish Parliament, with offline maps and lifetime access.

“It was our first time using the app. Overall, the experience was relatively good. Sometimes it knew exactly where we were, but sometimes it didn't, which was a bit challening. This particular tour was very focused on the city's architecture, which I didn't recall from the description, so if you aren't as interested in that aspect of the city's history, you may want to try another tour.”

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6.A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Follow an audio walk through Edinburgh’s witchcraft sites, with offline VoiceMap guidance, sensible storytelling, and a finish up at Castlehill.

“I had a great time with the narrated tour by Kat. The facts were interesting but not overly dry and "textbook"-focused. Focused more on the storytelling aspect, which I really liked.”

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