Architecture walks in Edinburgh
5 of the Edinburgh walks are about architecture.
- 24 walks
- 252 places with a written story
- 3 km of routes in total
- 0.2-1.5 hours per walk
- written in EN, DE, ES, FR, IT
- last walk added 2026-10-16
Walks in Edinburgh
Edimburgo georgiana: la New Town e Calton Hill, l'Atene del Nord
Dalle piazze di Robert Adam alle colonne incompiute di Calton Hill: il capolavoro urbanistico del Settecento a Edimburgo, tra filosofi, romanzieri, banchieri e un Partenone rimasto a metà
Édimbourg, l'Athènes du Nord : New Town géorgienne et Calton Hill
De Charlotte Square au faux Parthénon de Calton Hill : places géorgiennes, un polygone de pierre, la maison d'enfance de Stevenson, le monument gothique de Walter Scott, la tombe de David Hume et le rêve grec d'une ville qui se voulait Athènes
Edimburgo georgiana: la New Town y el Calton Hill
Plazas perfectas, columnas griegas y un Partenón a medio hacer: la ciudad ilustrada que Edimburgo se dibujó a sí misma, de Charlotte Square a la Atenas del Norte
Edinburgh's New Town: Georgian Squares, Crescents and the Plan That Built a City
From the Melville column to Robert Adam's Charlotte Square, the oval and twelve-sided streets of the Moray Estate and Robert Louis Stevenson's Heriot Row: how Edinburgh drew itself a perfect grid, and who paid for it
Edinburgh New Town und Calton Hill: Georgianische Plätze und die Schottische Aufklärung
Vom Charlotte Square über Stevensons Kinderzimmer und das Scott Monument bis zu Humes Grab und dem Athen des Nordens auf dem Calton Hill: die geplante Stadt, in der Europa das Denken neu lernte
What is the walking terrain like in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh's Old Town is built along a steep volcanic ridge. Expect cobblestone streets, steep stone steps (closes), and steady inclines along the Royal Mile. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are essential.
What should I bring on an Edinburgh walk?
Scottish weather changes quickly. A windproof, waterproof jacket and an umbrella are always recommended when taking an audio walk.
What languages are available for Edinburgh?
Edinburgh walks are currently narrated in German and English, focusing on folklore, ghost lore, and royal Scottish history.
How much does an Edinburgh walk cost?
The first stop of every walk and all written text across all stops are completely free. Any unlocked stops become free for all future visitors.