An open-top city tour of Edinburgh focussing on its historic Old Town. Hear about how Edinburgh was formed and stories of the people and events that shape the city. From the cramped living conditions of the Old Town to the spacious Holyrood Park this tour gives you an excellent introduction to the City. Your ticket allows you to hop on and off the buses and really explore all the sights that you have heard about . We also offer Horrible Histories Children’s Channel – history with all the gory bits left in!
The Edinburgh Tour: One of our live guides will show you the highlights of Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle, Scottish Parliament, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Famous Royal Mile.
The Regal Tour: This multi-language tour will take you to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Royal Yacht Britannia and Leith.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh: Our multi-language tour includes a Horrible Histories children’s commentary and will take you to The Museum of Childhood, the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle.
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Schedule:
The Edinburgh Tour:
24 March 2024 – 29 June 2024 & 8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
08:51 - 17:51
Every 12 Minutes
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
08:50 - 18:00
Every 10 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
09:10 - 15:40
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around 70 minutes.
The Regal Tour:
24 March 2024 – 2 November 2024
08:40 - 17:25
Every 15 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
09:20 - 15:50
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around 80 minutes.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh:
24 March 2024 – 29 June 2024 & 8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
08:45 - 17:57
Every 12 Minutes
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
08:45 - 18:05
Every 10 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
09:00 - 16:00
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour.
Tours runs every day except 25 December & 1 January.
Please note timetables are subject to change.
All Tours start from Waterloo Place (13 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, UK).
Please note:
City Tour: Choose from Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour OR City Sightseeing Edinburgh. Valid 24 hours, hop on and off.
Grand Tour: 24 hours or 48 hour bus ticket valid for use on all CITY Tours.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Highlights
Hop on hop off bus ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours.
24 stops located around the best sights of the city.
Route takes approximately 70 to 80 minutes.
Departs every 10 to 30 minutes from each stop.
Commentary through headphones in 9 different language.
Inclusions
24 or 48 Hours Hop-on Hop-off pass.
Choose from City Tour (Edinburgh Tour, Regal Tour OR City Sightseeing Edinburgh) or Grand Tour (All City Tours) .
Commentary through headphones in English, French , German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian
Exclusions
Gratuities
Food and drink, unless specified
