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.
Free on iOS and Android. No account required to start exploring.
Open the app and go. GPS triggers stories automatically as you move.
Hear narrated stories, ask follow-up questions, and explore at your own pace.
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.
English
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.
Yes, Wexplo is free to download and use in Edinburgh. The app generates AI-powered audio stories about places as you explore. A premium subscription is available for additional features like offline mode and deeper content.
Wexplo can cache stories for offline use. Download stories before your trip and listen without an internet connection while walking through Edinburgh.
Wexplo generates stories in over 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more.
Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, Wexplo lets you explore Edinburgh at your own pace. Stories trigger automatically by GPS as you walk — no waiting, no rushing, completely hands-free.
Download Wexplo for free and let AI-powered audio stories guide you through Edinburgh. Works offline, supports 14 languages.