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Experience the best of the city’s sights with Edinburgh Bus Tours, a five-star attraction! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Make a day of it with our GRAND and ROYAL EDINBURGH tickets.
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Aboard a five star open-top bus you can see sights including Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - all from the top deck. Choose from recorded commentary offering a wide selection of languages, or a live English speaking guide. What's more, our hop-on hop-off tickets give you total flexibility to further explore Edinburgh’s sights as we pass them. GRAND tic

kets give you access to all three city tours for 24 or 48 hours. ROYAL EDINBURGH TICKETS tickets include a GRAND48 hour ticket, PLUS admission to Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia. You can also download our app where you can learn more about individual tours, buy tickets, track buses to hop-on hop-off with ease, find out more about landmarks and attractions, and discover exclusive offers! www.edinburghtour.com/ebt-app/

Most tours last approximately 1 hour and there are regular departures from Waterloo Place. Tours can also be picked up at any of their stops along the routes.

06/01/2025

Are you looking for a new opportunity for 2025? Why not join the Edinburgh Bus Tours team?!

We’re on the hunt for Qualified PCV Drivers to deliver journeys on our five-star visitor experience at the heart of the Scottish capital.

💷£15.55p/h
✍️Annual paid training
🚌Free travel across Edinburgh and the Lothians… and more!
📅Deadline – Friday 31 January

Sound like the role for you? Find out more and apply 👉 https://careers.lothianbuses.com/job/636472

05/01/2025

"It is a great way for tourists to enjoy and explore Edinburgh, I highly recommend it."

Visiting Edinburgh and looking to explore the city? Join us at Edinburgh Bus Tours, we're the best way to see the city! Don't just take our word for it, visitors think so, too! 👇⭐

04/01/2025

Got the New Year January blues?

Keep the holiday mood alive - grab the family, wrap up warm and head out on one of our city tours!

They're a great way to learn more about Edinburgh, all from the comfort of an open-top bus seat!

Find out more about our three tours 👉 https://edinburghtour.com/

03/01/2025

02/01/2025

Did you know you can purchase your Airlink 100 return tickets to and from Edinburgh Airport directly on our website?! ✈️

Planning a visit to Edinburgh in 2025? We’ve made it even easier for you to organize your trip!

Ensure a smooth journey to Edinburgh by buying your Airlink 100 tickets and Edinburgh Bus Tours tickets all in one convenient place.

For more details and to pre-purchase your Airlink tickets, head over to 👉 https://edinburghtour.com/airlink/

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all of our customers and colleagues! 🎉

We’re wishing you all the best for 2025. ✨

31/12/2024

Did you know our City Sightseeing Tour and Edinburgh Tour will be running on New Year's Day?!

Pop along and hop on a tour if you’re looking for something different to do for the New Year this year! ✨

30/12/2024

Our Waterloo Place Tour Hub is still open every day across the rest of the festive period. ✨

If you have any questions or need to talk to a member of staff, pop in and our friendly team will be happy to assist! 👋

29/12/2024

Did you know our City Sightseeing Tour operates 365 days a year – even on Hogmanay and New Year’s Day?!

Tours will be operating from 0850 – 1450 hrs on Hogmanay and 1120 – 1620 hrs on New Year’s Day. Pop along and hop on a tour if you’re looking for something different to do for the New Year this year! ✨

28/12/2024

“It’s the perfect way to immerse yourself in the rich culture and beauty of Edinburgh!”

At Edinburgh Bus Tours, we’re rated 5 stars for a reason!

Hop on one of our three tours and see for yourself why customers love travelling with us.
👉 https://edinburghtour.com/

27/12/2024

It’s that time of year where everyone is full of chocolate (us included!) and people are not sure what to do with their time between Christmas and New Year.

If you’re looking for something a little different to do in your down time this week, why not join us for a tour of Edinburgh?

It’ll keep you entertained, plus you’ll get the see the beauty of the Scottish capital like never before!

Make a day of it and book your tour today👉 https://edinburghtour.com/

26/12/2024

Join Edinburgh Bus Tours for an experience of Edinburgh’s history and charm.

We’ll take you to the city’s iconic sights and hidden treasures – it’s a journey you don’t want to miss!

You can find our team at Waterloo Place to get started or book your tickets online.

Join us this festive season! 👉 https://edinburghtour.com/

25/12/2024

🎅 We'd like to wish all our colleagues and customers a very Merry Christmas!

To our colleagues who keep the wheels turning 365 days a year (yes, even today - why don't you join us for a tour?!) and to our customers who travel with us day in and day out - thank you.❤️

24/12/2024

The social media team are signing off for Christmas, but don’t worry we’ll be back on Friday 27 December!

Until then, if you have any queries or questions, go to our FAQs page👉 https://edinburghtour.com/questions/ or visit our Waterloo Place Travel Hub which is open all the way through Christmas and New Year!

Have a very Merry Christmas from the Edinburgh Bus Tours team when it comes! 🎅🎄

23/12/2024

Are you visiting Edinburgh over the Christmas period and looking for festive fun activities to do?

Join us on a tour of the city. Our tours run 365 days a year – even on Christmas and New Years Day! Join us, see the Sottish capital and make new memories this festive season. 🎁

22/12/2024

📢 Don’t forget, our CitySightseeing Tour will be operating on Christmas Day.

Tours will be running from 1000 – 1500 hrs, pop along and hop on a tour if you’re looking for something different to do on Christmas this year! 🎅✨

21/12/2024

Our Waterloo Place Tour Hub will be open every day across the festive period. 🎅🎄

If you have any questions or need to talk to a member of staff, pop in and our friendly team will be happy to assist! 👋

19/12/2024

Our ticket seller Tammie is getting into the Christmas spirit this year! 😂

Keep an eye out for Tammie, and the rest of the Edinburgh Bus Tours team, who are spreading some festive joy across the city. 🎅✨

Address

Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
EH22LL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441314750618

Website

http://www.edinburghtour.com/

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Aboard a five star open-top bus you can see sights including Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - all from top deck. Choose from recorded commentary offering a wide selection of languages, or a live English speaking guide. What's more our hop-on hop-off tickets give you total flexibility to further explore Edinburgh’s sights as we pass them. Make a day of it and save up to £14 with our GRAND and ROYAL tickets. GRAND tickets give you access to all our city tours for 24 or 48 hours. ROYAL tickets include a GRAND 48 hour ticket, and admission to Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Royal Yacht Britannia. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, entertaining the kids or just want to see the sights we have a tour for you. The green Edinburgh Tour is a great introduction to Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. The Edinburgh World Heritage Official Tour* explores Edinburgh as a city of contrasts, delving deeper into the city’s stories. Keep the kids entertained with our Horrible Histories commentary on City Sightseeing buses. Other tours include MacTour City Tour Bus, Majestic Tour and Forth Bridges Bus & Boat Tour. Most tours last approximately 1 hour and there are regular departures from Waverley Bridge. Buses can also be picked up at any of their stops along the routes.