Edinburgh's Trainspotting Sites Audio Walking Tour

3.7 (3 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration45m - 1h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Have you ever wanted to relive that iconic opening scene where Renton is nearly hit by the car and gives an evil grin to the driver?
If you loved trainspotting and it had an impact on your life, as it did mine, this tour was made for you. I could not imagine missing the story of trainspotting while in Edinburgh. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk on our walking tour app.

What's included

  • Stop at iconic scenes in the movie
  • Listen again after the on location tour.
  • The tour never expires, go anytime
  • Go 24/7/365. Go at your own pace, stop anytime.
  • Tour on our Walking Tour app in Edinburgh focusing on Trainspotting
  • No food, drink, entrance or human guide, this is all on our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. 5m
    The tour starts outside the Levi's store, where the iconic opening scene of Trainspotting begins. Do you remember Renton and the crew hauling down the road? This was the spot it started. Then you'll be guided step by step through Edinburgh learning about the movie, scenes, and the history of the city.
  2. 5m
    The tour ends at the scene where Renton is hit by the car, he stop, looks at the driver and gives that evil, addicted, energetic, crazy smile as his crew runs under the bridge.
  3. 5m
    You'll walk up Hanover, with the historic buildings behind, walking the same route Spud and Renton ran in the movie, as you hear about how they filmed the movie without permits here.
  4. Edinburgh
    30m
    You'll walk down Princes street, and other streets, hearing the stories of Trainspotting, how it was filmed, where some scenes downtown were filmed, and how the movie reflected on the drug culture of the time.
  5. Pass by
    The tour stops outside of Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar, a scene you might remember from T2. And you'll hear about why it was chosen, and the movie.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside the Levi's store, where the iconic opening scene of Trainspotting starts. Remember Renton and the crew hauling down the road? This was the spot it started. Then you'll be guided step by step through Edinburgh learning about the movie, scenes, and the history of the city.

End point

The tour ends at the scene where Renton is hit by the car, he stop, looks at the driver and gives that evil, addicted, energetic, crazy smile as his crew runs under the bridge.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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