Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Guided Tour

4.6 (10 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

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.

What's included

  • Donation to the National Museum of Scotland
  • Guided tour of the National Museum of Scotland (1 hour)
  • Certified Blue Badge Guide
  • Live commentary in English
  • Audio tour app of the National Museum of Scotland in English, French and German
  • Tips for the guide
  • Headset and mobile device

What to expect

  1. William Chambers Monument
    Pass by
    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.
  2. National Museum of Scotland
    1h
    Uncover Scottish history, science and world culture. Explore stories behind Lewis chessman and the mysterious Arthur’s Seat coffins.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

After the tour ends, you can continue exploring at your own pace with an audio tour app.

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
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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