What to explore in Edinburgh
Old Town
The Royal Mile and its hidden closes.
New Town
Georgian symmetry and elegant crescents.
Dean Village
A former milling hamlet in a river gorge.
A taste of what you'll hear
“Down a narrow close, hear about the underground street sealed for centuries — and the plague families said to still walk it.”
Landmarks & stories near you
Great in Edinburgh for
Why Avsha, not another tour app
Works anywhere
Not a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops — Avsha generates a story for any spot in Edinburgh, on arrival.
Written for you
Pick your interests, travel mode, pace and narrator. The foodie and the history buff hear different tours on the same block.
Never repeats
Come back tomorrow and hear something new. It's a personal radio station for Edinburgh, not a single file everyone gets.
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Frequently asked questions about audio tours of Edinburgh
Is there a self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh?
Yes. Avsha generates a personalized, self-guided audio tour of Edinburgh on the fly — press play and it narrates a story about wherever you're standing, from Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat to a quiet corner of Old Town. No fixed route, no guide, and it works on any street, not just the famous ones.
What's the best free audio tour app for Edinburgh?
Avsha is free to start (3 stories, no signup) and built for Edinburgh: it tailors each story to your interests, travel mode and language (60+ supported), and never repeats. Unlike a fixed catalog of a few recorded stops, it can tell the story of any spot in the city.
Can I use it offline while walking around Edinburgh?
Yes — with Trip Packs you download stories over WiFi before you go and listen anywhere in Edinburgh, even in airplane mode or with no signal.
Do I need to book a tour or follow a set path in Edinburgh?
No. Avsha isn't a scheduled walking tour — just open it wherever you are in Edinburgh and press play. Wander Old Town, double back, or stand in front of the Edinburgh Castle and it adapts to you in real time.
How much does an audio tour of Edinburgh cost?
It's free to try. After your first few stories you can top up with an affordable credit pack or go Pro for unlimited exploring — far less than a guided Edinburgh walking tour, and yours to use anywhere in the world.
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