Is the Edinburgh 360 Virtual Tour live or pre-recorded?

The tour is pre-recorded, allowing you to watch it anytime at your convenience.

Do I need VR goggles to participate?

VR goggles are optional but recommended for a fully immersive 360-degree experience.

How long does the virtual tour last?

The tour runs for approximately 40 minutes.

Can children join this virtual tour?

Yes, it is designed for all ages and requires no physical exertion.

What makes Invisible Cities Tours different from other virtual tours?

They are a social enterprise that trains and employs people affected by homelessness, adding a unique social mission to every tour.

Will I learn about lesser-known parts of Edinburgh?

Yes, the guides provide insights into hidden streets and stories beyond typical tourist sites.

Edinburgh 360 Virtual Tour with Invisible Cities Tours | City Tour | Food Tour

Edinburgh’s cobblestone streets, towering medieval architecture, and dramatic skyline find new life through the lens of Invisible Cities Tours’ Edinburgh 360 Virtual Tour. This innovative 40-minute experience takes you beyond conventional sightseeing by harnessing immersive 360-degree technology, offering a vivid perspective on Scotland’s historic capital from wherever you are. Whether you opt to augment the tour with optional VR goggles or simply watch on your device, the detailed panoramas and expert commentary from guides who intimately know the city create an engaging, almost tactile journey through Edinburgh's core.

Edinburgh’s landscape is characterized by its volcanic rock formations, with Arthur’s Seat looming above the city, and the intertwined medieval and Georgian architecture that tells stories of centuries past. Invisible CitiesTours captures not only the well-known landmarks—like Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace—but also the narrower closes, hidden courtyards, and vibrant street life that usually escape casual visitors. This virtual tour democratizes access, allowing people worldwide to absorb Edinburgh’s rich culture and history, from the comfort of home.

What truly sets Invisible Cities Tours apart is their strong social mission. This social enterprise empowers individuals affected by homelessness by training them as guides, reintegrating them into the community through meaningful employment. Your participation supports these efforts, making every moment of the tour feel purposeful. From the tales told by these guides emerge viewpoints rarely found in mainstream narratives, adding layers of depth to the city’s tapestry.

Perfect for armchair adventurers, cultural enthusiasts, or those planning their next trip, the Edinburgh 360 Virtual Tour offers a flexible, affordable way to connect with one of the UK’s most compelling cities. It’s a modern route to understanding Edinburgh’s streets and stories—accessible, authentic, and socially conscious.

About Invisible Cities Tours

Invisible Cities Tours is a social enterprise based in Aberdeen, Scotland, offering guided walking tours across multiple UK cities. The organisation specialises in city walks that blend local history, personal testimony and place-based storytelling. Tours include city-specific experiences such as Between Lectures and Legends: My Path Through Old Aberdeen, which starts and ends at 5 College Bounds; The Royal Mile: Edinburgh's Most Famous Street; Innovators and Inventors of Edinburgh; and a range of Manchester, Glasgow and York walks.

Guides are people with lived experience who share personal stories alongside historical facts. Some guides are trained from experiences of homelessness and use storytelling to connect visitors to architecture, social history and civic change. Tour lengths vary from one-hour Riverside Walking Tour in Glasgow to two-hour explorations like Innovators and Inventors of Edinburgh. Other offerings include themed walks such as Uncover Stories of Crime and Punishment, The Story of Guy Fawkes, and family-friendly and virtual options.

Invisible Cities Tours operates transparently as a social enterprise: revenue from tours supports work that empowers people affected by homelessness. The organisation partners with local communities and venues noted in its itineraries, including historic sites and public meeting places like the SEC and Maggie Dickson's pub. Each itinerary is rooted in factual research and lived experience to create engaging, educational visits.

Visitors choose Invisible Cities Tours for city walks that combine history, social impact and authentic local perspective. Booking is available online and details are provided for start points, durations and accessibility where applicable to visitors.