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Historical Ayr: A Self Guided Walking Tour
Ayr,
United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
1h
Languages
English, English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll scrape back the layers to reveal this once-fortified Scottish town's underbelly. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through historical Ayr.
Hear from Kris, a resident of Ayr since birth, and trace the history of Ayr from a fortress 800 years ago to a county town, royal burgh, garrison, and the administrative centre of Scotland today.
The Ayr you see today is a bustling shopping centre, but if you scrape back just a few layers, you'll discover reminders of years gone by. On this walking tour, you'll travel back in time to explore some of the town's amazing architecture and murky underbelly.
Along the way, you'll hear stories about the town's past and the people that shaped it. You'll learn about the ingenious method devised to thwart body snatchers in the 1800s and the betrayal and torture of Cornelius Anderson.
There's much more than meets the eye on these quaint streets, so get stuck and see what you can find!
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
What's included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it. The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere. Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour. Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting Point
Our tour starts at Carnegie Library at 12 Main Street. This is within walking distance of the town centre and is well signposted throughout the town.