Edinburgh: National Museum of Scotland Guided Tour
ID: GYG1303709-1992307
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Uncover Scottish history, science and world culture. Explore stories behind Lewis chessman and the mysterious Arthur’s Seat coffins.
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.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour with a certified guide
- Hear stories on William Chambers and the Newcomen engine
- Explore the Arthur’s Seat coffins and Dolly the sheep
- With an audio tour app, continue exploring at your own pace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
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.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of the National Museum of Scotland (1 hour)
- Live commentary in English
- Certified Blue Badge Guide
- Donation to the National Museum of Scotland
- Audio tour app of the National Museum of Scotland in English, French and German
- 15% discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)
- £1.50 discount off ticket entry to Gladstone Land
- 10% discount at Gladstone Land's on-site cafe
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for the guide
- Headset and mobile device
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
