Edinburgh
2 museums · 1 castle · 1 street · 1 viewpoint · 1 palace
Edinburgh has 8 free Lokali audio guides, led by Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Calton Hill. The list covers 2 museums, 1 castle and 1 street. Visiting all 8 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 13 hours. The furthest two sit 2 km apart, so most of this is walkable in a day.
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Free audio guides in Edinburgh
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#12–3 hours · CastleEdinburgh CastleFortress perched on an extinct volcanic rock overlooking the city, home to Scottish royal regalia and centuries of military history.
#21–2 hours · StreetRoyal MileHistoric cobbled street descending from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with centuries-old buildings, shops, cafés, and museums.
#345–75 min · ViewpointCalton HillHilltop landmark crowned with neoclassical monuments, including the National Monument (modelled on the Parthenon) and the Nelson Monument.
2–3 hours · MuseumNational Museum of ScotlandFive-storey institution covering Scottish natural history, art, design, and culture from prehistoric times to the present.
1–2 hours · PalacePalace of HolyroodhouseThe official Scottish residence of the monarch, standing at the eastern foot of the Royal Mile.
45–60 min · CemeteryGreyfriars KirkyardHistoric graveyard dating to 1562, surrounding Greyfriars Kirk church.
1–2 hours · MuseumScottish National GalleryArt museum housing Scottish and European paintings from the 14th century onwards, including works by Raeburn, Ramsay, and Turner.
1–1.5 hours · BuildingScottish Parliament BuildingModern parliament building opened in 2004, designed by Catalan architect Enric Miralles.
Planning your time
Edinburgh Castle is the one to build a half-day around — allow 2–3 hours. Most guides here lean towards editors' picks and photography. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Edinburgh?
8. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Calton Hill. The full list of 8 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Edinburgh?
About 13 hours to visit all 8 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Edinburgh?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Edinburgh with a guide in your ear
All 8 guides for Edinburgh, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.