Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Guided Tour

4.6(10)1 hourEnglishBook 6 hours aheadEdinburgh, United Kingdom

From

$18

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.

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

Not included

Tips for the guide
Headset and mobile device

What you'll do

William Chambers Monument
45 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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.
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Uncover Scottish history, science and world culture. Explore stories behind Lewis chessman and the mysterious Arthur’s Seat coffins.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

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

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

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