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.

The Edinburgh Tour:
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
08:50 - 18:00
Every 10 Minutes

8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
08:51 - 17:51
Every 12 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:
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
08:45 - 18:05
Every 10 Minutes

8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
08:45 - 17:57
Every 12 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).