Audio tours for museums, galleries, heritage sites and visitor attractions, produced from script to finished files. We cast the voices if you need them, then record, edit and master everything in our studio on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Need Audio Guides for Your Venue? Planning an audio guide for your venue?
Get in touch and we’ll put together a plan and quote for your project.
Professional Audio Tours & Guides Edinburgh Services
We make audio guides that visitors actually listen to. They’re clear, well paced and easy to follow, even in a busy gallery or on a windy street. We handle the whole job: script support, casting, recording, sound design and mastering, so you deal with one team from start to finish.
We regularly produce multilingual versions, using native voice actors and matching the timing across languages, so every visitor gets the same experience. Files are delivered loudness-matched, tagged and built to your platform’s spec.
Our audio guide work includes projects for the Getty Museum, Chanel with Tilda Swinton, the Royal Collection Trust and UNESCO, alongside local work like the Maroon Mile for Heart of Midlothian FC. Big or small, we’d be glad to hear about yours.
ALASTAIR BRUCE
SHAW AGENCY, EDINBURGH
"We were delighted to work with Offbeat Studios on the Maroon Mile project for Heart of Midlothian FC. Offbeat delivered a really excellent service to enable us to put this in place – suggesting potential voice artists, providing sample recordings, and then recording and producing the final content. Throughout, Iain and his team were pro-active and totally professional, delivering outstanding work from start to finish. We can thoroughly recommend them for their service and the quality of their work.”
FAQ
What is an audio guide?
An audio guide provides spoken narration for visitors to museums, galleries, heritage sites or outdoor trails.
Can you produce multilingual guides?
Yes. We source native speakers and ensure consistent timing and tone across languages.
Do you provide music and sound effects?
We can compose or add licensed music and ambient effects where appropriate to enhance the visitor experience.
Will the files work on our playback system?
Yes. We deliver to your platform’s technical specifications and can provide test files before rollout.
Can you help refine our script?
Absolutely. We can collaborate with you to edit scripts for clarity, pacing and accessibility before recording.
How do you ensure accessibility?
We follow best practice for accessible audio and audio description using clear diction, moderate pacing, and providing transcripts or alternative formats where required.
SARAH STIRTON ANDREW
Head Recruter
The Teviot University Audio Guide was produced by Offbeat Audio, following the major renovations which were completed in 2025. Sound Design, Audio & Full Production
Iain and the team were a delight to work with. So professional and made our voice over actors (none professionals) feel at ease. Would work with them again without hesitation.
Planning your next audio guide or tour? Contact Offbeat to book a session at the studio or record remotely.
