Overview
Join your professional guide, Andrew Baxter, as he takes you on this self guided audio tour through ancient history. Go back to a time when an almost mythical tribe made Inverness their capital, before following in the footsteps of a Celtic saint who stopped the Loch Ness Monster in her steps.
Discover the strange soothsayer with an obsession with bridges as you wobble across the river, avoiding the sinister clutches of wee fairies. Enjoy the myths and legends of Inverness, whilst exploring this great city's amazing past, on this tour around the Capital of the Highlands.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
What's included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food/Drink
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• 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.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
-
St Andrews Cathedral
The tour starts at the Cathedral.
-
Highland House of Fraser
The tour passes by Highland House of Fraser.
-
River Ness
The tour goes along the riverside.
-
Greig Street Bridge
The tour passes along the Greig Street Bridge.
-
The tour stops briefly by the Old High Church.
-
Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop
The tour stops briefly in front of Leakey's Bookshop.
-
Abertarff House
The tour passes by Abertarff House.
-
Inverness Town House
The tour passes by Inverness Town House.
-
Inverness Castle
The tour passes by Inverness Castle.
-
The tour passes by the Inverness War Memorial.
-
Ness Islands
The tour goes onto the Ness Islands.
-
Eden Court Theatre
The tour passes by Eden Court.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Discovering Inverness: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Capital of the Highlands
Can I cancel Discovering Inverness: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Capital of the Highlands for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 15 min–1 hour 30 min.
What's included?
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included?
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
Which places does it visit?
It visits St Andrews Cathedral, Highland House of Fraser, River Ness, Greig Street Bridge, Leakey's Second-hand Bookshop, Abertarff House, Inverness Town House, Inverness Castle.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
