Edinburgh's Trainspotting Sites Audio Walking Tour
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.
What's Included
- 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
- No food, drink, entrance or human guide, this is all on our walking tour app
Meeting Location
109 Princes Street
Edinburgh EH2 3AA, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Saint Ninian's Row
Edinburgh EH1, UK
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.
What To Expect
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Princes Street
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Ninian's Row
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hanover Street
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-222222P132
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Average 3.67 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 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.
- No food, drink, entrance or human guide, this is all on our walking tour app.
The minimum age to participate is 15..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh's Trainspotting Sites Audio Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh’s Trainspotting Sites Audio Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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
- No food, drink, entrance or human guide, this is all on our walking tour app
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
