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Edinburgh queer history self-guided walking tour

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£5.00

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

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Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

The tour offers an enlightening exploration into Edinburgh's queer history
You'll uncover tales from the 1930s police crackdowns to the 1980s grassroots activism
There will be a visit to Calton Hill, one of the city's oldest queer gathering places
A stroll down Broughton Street, known as the heart of LGBTQ+ Edinburgh, is included
This is a self-guided tour powered by GPS technology for a seamless experience

What to expect

Delve into the queer history of Edinburgh with this enlightening walking tour. You'll uncover tales of police crackdowns in the 1930s, grassroots activism in the 1980s, and the brave communities who fought for the rights enjoyed today.

The two-kilometre journey begins with an ascent up Calton Hill, one of the city's oldest queer gathering places. From there, it meanders down to Broughton Street, known as the heart of LGBTQ+ Edinburgh. This engaging walk is suitable for both first-time visitors and longtime locals, taking approximately 45 minutes to complete.

This tour is entirely self-guided and powered by GPS technology. Audio narratives play automatically as you stroll, requiring no screen-follow or tapping. The system operates offline, eliminating any concerns about signal or data usage. You're free to pause, rewind, and progress at your own pace throughout the tour. At the end of your journey, welcoming cafes and pubs await, offering a chance to reflect on the fascinating stories you've discovered.

What's included

Audio-guided tour
Downloadable APP

What's not included

Food and drinks
WiFi

Where

Regent Road, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:

This self-guided audio tour starts at Regent Road - Old Town Panorama. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided by email. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app.

What to remember

Know in advance:

The tour is suitable for participants aged 6 and over
Download the audio tour app before you go while on strong WiFi. You'll receive simple instructions by email upon booking
Offline functionality via GPS (no data connection needed during tour)
Flexible start time (you can pause and resume anytime)
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next
Select as many tickets as the number of devices you wish to use. For example, if you book for three people, three people can download this tour onto their smartphones

Remember to bring:

Smartphone and headphones required
Comfortable walking shoes and weather check recommended

Provider

VoiceMap Audio Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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