Edinburgh's Trainspotting Sites Audio Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Have you ever wanted to relive that iconic opening scene where Renton is nearly hit by the car and gives an evil grin to the driver? If you loved trainspotting and it had an impact on your life, as it did mine, this tour was made for you. I could not imagine missing the story of trainspotting while in Edinburgh. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk on our walking tour app.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside the Levi's store, where the iconic opening scene of Trainspotting starts. Remember Renton and the crew hauling down the road? This was the spot it started. Then you'll be guided step by step through Edinburgh learning about the movie, scenes, and the history of the city.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the scene where Renton is hit by the car, he stop, looks at the driver and gives that evil, addicted, energetic, crazy smile as his crew runs under the bridge.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Princes Street
The tour starts outside the Levi's store, where the iconic opening scene of Trainspotting begins. Do you remember Renton and the crew hauling down the road? This was the spot it started. Then you'll be guided step by step through Edinburgh learning about the movie, scenes, and the history of the city.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Saint Ninian's Row
The tour ends at the scene where Renton is hit by the car, he stop, looks at the driver and gives that evil, addicted, energetic, crazy smile as his crew runs under the bridge.
Duration: 5 mins
3. Hanover Street
You'll walk up Hanover, with the historic buildings behind, walking the same route Spud and Renton ran in the movie, as you hear about how they filmed the movie without permits here.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Edinburgh
You'll walk down Princes street, and other streets, hearing the stories of Trainspotting, how it was filmed, where some scenes downtown were filmed, and how the movie reflected on the drug culture of the time.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
The tour stops outside of Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar, a scene you might remember from T2. And you'll hear about why it was chosen, and the movie.

Inclusion

Stop at iconic scenes in the movie

Listen again after the on location tour.

The tour never expires, go anytime

Go 24/7/365. Go at your own pace, stop anytime.

Tour on our Walking Tour app in Edinburgh focusing on Trainspotting

Exclusion

No food, drink, entrance or human guide, this is all on our walking tour app

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by WalknTours

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