A volcanic ridge, a royal mile, and layers of myth
Explore Edinburgh with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle down to Holyrood Palace, the elegant Georgian New Town, and the extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat. Edinburgh's dramatic contrasts — medieval Old Town above, neoclassical New Town below — make it one of Europe's most visually striking cities.
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Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.
Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.
Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.
Highlights
Why it works here
Edinburgh's Old Town hides narrow closes and secret courtyards behind every facade on the Royal Mile. Without a guide, you walk past dozens of them. Wexplo triggers stories at each close entrance, revealing the plague doctors, body snatchers, and literary legends who once inhabited them.
May to September for the best weather, or August for the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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Compact center — everything on foot
Walk down Advocates Close off the Royal Mile to reach Cockburn Street and then the Grassmarket. This zigzag route drops you through centuries of Edinburgh history, and Wexplo narrates the witch trials, markets, and executions that took place along the way.
FAQ
Yes. Download the app, open it in Edinburgh, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.
Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.
14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.
No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.
Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.