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Innovators & Inventors of Edinburgh Walking Tour

This attraction requires advanced booking.

A unique way to explore Edinburgh and learn about both present and past innovations and inventors in Scotland’s capital city.

Step into the heart of Edinburgh’s legacy of innovation with the “Innovators and Inventors of Edinburgh” walking tour, offered by Invisible Cities. This engaging experience celebrates the city’s 900-year milestone by spotlighting the brilliant minds and groundbreaking ideas that have shaped its history. Led by guides who have personally experienced homelessness, the tour offers a unique perspective on Edinburgh’s contributions to science, technology, and creativity.

Highlights

  • Women’s Medical Education – Discover Sophia Jex-Blake and Elsie Inglis who were both significant figures in the fight for women’s education and medical practice in Scotland.
  • Dolly the Sheep – She the first mammal cloned from an adult cell and was born at the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh. 
  • Innovation today – Visit The Melting Pot and learn about the Grassmarket Community Project.

Good to know before you arrive

See Edinburgh from a different viewpoint and discover Edinburgh like no one else will!

  • Tours run daily at 1:00 pm.
  • To get your tickets, you need to book this tour in advance.
  • Total duration is approximately 2 hours.
  • Tours start at Middle Meadow Walk.
Top Tip!
This tour is a fantastic way to explore Edinburgh’s rich history. Wear comfortable shoes and arrive a few minutes early to scan your passes.

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Features & Facilities
Family Friendly
Eco-Friendly
Limited Mobility Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

The Edinburgh City Pass saves you money and is easy to use. Each pass is valid for either one, two, or three consecutive calendar days and is simply scanned at each experience to gain entry. 

Your pass activates when you enter your first experience during your visit. We always advise customers to start using their pass first thing in the morning as from then on it works on a calendar day basis, not 24-hour period. The Edinburgh City Pass does not include fast track access, and you can use it only once per experience.

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Also included with CityPass…

Free 24hr Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus City Tour Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Return Edinburgh Tram Ticket from Airport to City Centre Usually £9.50 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Holyrood Distillery Tour – Edinburgh’s Finest Dram Usually £25.00 per person Entry Included Free Hidden Vaults Tour – A Dark History Usually £22.00 per person Entry Included Free Three Bridges Boat Tour – an Unforgettable Journey Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Dynamic Earth – Science Centre & Planetarium Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free John Knox House Museum – A 500-Year Old Story Usually £7.00 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Innovators & Inventors of Edinburgh Walking Tour Usually £17.00 per person Entry Included Free Scott Monument Museum – Spectacular Views Usually £8.00 per person Entry Included Free Craigmillar – Edinburgh’s Secret Stronghold Usually £7.00 per person Entry Included Free Gladstone’s Land – Life on the Royal Mile Usually £10.00 per person Entry Included Free Harry Potter Walking Tour – Magical Inspirations Usually £18.00 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Invisible Edinburgh – Crime & Punishment Walking Tour Usually £17.00 per person Entry Included Free Inchcolm Island Cruise – Iconic Landmarks Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Georgian House – Step Back in Time Usually £12.50 per person Entry Included Free Blackness Castle Boat Cruise – Historic Views Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free The Murder by the Royal Mile – Murder Mystery Usually £22.00 per person Entry Included Free The Potions Cauldron – Tasting Experience Usually £10.49 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Real Women of Edinburgh – Walking Tour Usually £17.00 per person Entry Included Free Gravity Trampoline Park Usually £13.50 per person Entry Included 20% Off Booking required Escape the Past – Anatomist Escape Room 20% Discount 20% Off Booking required Escape the Past – The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room 20% Discount 10% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies £54.00 Up to 10% Discount 10% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – The Ultimate Whisky Experience £54.00 Up to 10% Discount 10% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles £57.00 Up to 10% Discount
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What our customers say…

The views from the top of Scott monument was breathtaking. I would not have gone up without the pass. Would recommend as an easy and affordable way to enjoy Edinburgh.
CarmenV TripAdvisor
Edinburgh city pass is a must do for anybody wanting to get the most out of a short holiday in Edinburgh. It’s easy to use too. It was all electronic and I could just whip out my phone for the staff at the each venue for them to scan it.
Thomas A – Google Reviews
We got the Edinburgh city pass for 2 days while we were up there for a mini holiday, and were really impressed with how many attractions it included, and for a great price. Well worth getting and planning your trips and attractions.
Laura B – Google Reviews