Exploring Edinburgh has never been easier than with the City Sightseeing Bus Tours. These open-top, hop-on-hop-off buses offer a convenient and informative way to experience Scotland's capital city.
Whether you're first time in Edinburgh or are returning to the City, the tours provide an excellent overview of the City's top landmarks while allowing you to explore at your own pace. If you choose not to get off the bus, the full tour lasts around an hour, with audio available in up to nine languages.
The Edinburgh City Sightseeing Tour, is the bright red buses you can't miss going around the City. You can hop on and hop off the tour at the various stops. Edinburgh Bus Tours provide a fun and relaxing way to discover Edinburgh.
The sightseeing buses stop at many of Edinburgh's most famous attractions, and you can hop off within walking distance of the attractions below.
Edinburgh Castle is the City's most iconic landmark, perched on the top of Castle Rock.
The Royal Mile is a historic street with attractions, such as Mary King's Close and St Giles' Cathedral.
The Palace of Holyrood is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland.
The Scottish Parliament building is the centre of Scottish Politics.
Dynamic Earth is a world-class Science Centre and Planetarium located near the Scottish Parliament building.
The Grassmarket is a vibrant historical area below Edinburgh Castle, which provides access to the colourful Victoria Street.
The City Sightseeing Bus Tours start from Waterloo Place (stop ZG), just off Princes Street. However, the tickets allow you to join the tour at any point.
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at major stops, on the bus or at kiosks around the City. The Edinburgh Bus Tours app allows real-time bus tracking. Flexible ticket options are available with 24-hour or 48-hour passes, allowing unlimited travel within this timeframe. Adult, child, and family tickets are available, with some tickets offering combination deals that include entry to some of Edinburgh's top attractions.
Perfect for first-time visitors – Covers all major attractions in one route.
Hop-on, hop-off flexibility – Allows you to explore at your own pace.
Live guides or multilingual audio commentary – Provides historical and cultural insights.
Accessibility – Suitable for all visitors, including those with mobility issues. Display screens with subtitled commentary are on the lower deck. Dogs and assistance dogs are welcome on the tour buses.
