1 day tour

The Edinburgh Tour

From £16.00

Tour Summary

The Edinburgh Tour
One day tour

The tour starts with panoramic views of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat before reaching the Palace of Holyroodhouse. After touring along the famous Royal Mile, see Greyfriars's Bobby and the Grassmarket before heading to Edinburgh Castle. The tour ends with a drive through the Georgian New Town to visit George Street and Charlotte Square.

Hop-on, Hop-off - your ticket is valid for 24 hours with 14 stops

Dynamic Earth - take a journey through time to discover the story of planet Earth  

The Royal Mile - hear fascinating stories about the many famous characters that lived on this historic thoroughfare

Greyfriar's Bobby - see the statue and hear the heart-warming story of this famous Skye terrier

Edinburgh Castle - gaze in amazement at this mighty fortress that is home to the Scottish Crown Jewels  

Georgian New Town - tour through the grand squares and elegant streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Movie locations - Battle of the Sexes, Restless Natives and Fast and Furious 9

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What's Included

Included
  • Transport by open-top bus
  • Live commentary
  • Service charges and taxes
Not included
  • Admission charges 
  • Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature
  • Gratuity to your driver/guide

Departure Information

From Bus Stop ZG
27 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BG

Check-in: 08:45 hrs
Tour Departs: 09:00 hrs
Tour Returns: 17:49 hrs


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Useful Information

Child Details

Children aged from 5 to 15 years travel free of charge (maximum of 3 per paying adult).

Children aged under 5 years travel free of charge (maximum of 2 per paying adult).

Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement. 

Tour Facts

Cancellation
Tickets are non-refundable.

Tour duration/Tickets Valid/Departures 
75 minutes/24 hours/up to every 12 minutes 

Admission Prices
In order to give you maximum flexibility, admission fees are not included in the cost of this tour. 

FAQs
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

Product code 
LB 02973


Frequently Asked Questions

Without doubt the best way to discover Scotland’s great cities is to enjoy one of our hop-on, hop-off bus tours. Take the full tour to orient yourself then use your ticket as the most convenient way of getting between the key sights and attractions.

All our City Tours are operated by modern double-deck buses whose open-top design provides the best vantage point for sightseeing.

There are frequent departures (up to every 15 minutes) and tickets are valid for 24 hours.

All tours provide a full commentary in English and on the Edinburgh and Glasgow tours in other major languages too.

If you’re travelling with children these tours are a fun and entertaining way to discover your new surroundings - look out for the special kid’s commentary tracks.

No, you will need to print the voucher that we send you and exchange it with either the bus driver or ticket seller, if you board at Waverley Bridge .

Our ticket price includes transportation by open-top or part-covered double deck bus with either a live commentary in English or personal recorded commentary.

Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time you exchange your voucher for a tour ticket.

Keep your ticket in a safe place as it cannot be replaced if you lose it.

The cost of the tour is for transport only and admission fees to attractions are not included. 

This tour operates rain or shine all year round. The buses that are used on the tour have been specially designed with a covered area at the front of the upper deck offering protection from the elements.

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