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April 3, 2026
Discover Edinburgh’s Attractions With Edinburgh Bus Tours
Edinburgh is home to iconic landmarks, exciting visitor attractions and incredible hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. See our ultimate guide to Edinburgh’s best attractions and plan your trip with Edinburgh Bus Tours. Hop on board and start exploring!
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ARTHUR'S SEAT
An extinct volcano sitting over 250m above sea level, offers excellent views of the city.
BURNS MONUMENT
Circular building made of stone that commemorates Scotland’s iconic poet & lyricist, Robert Burns.
CALTON HILL
For a stunning panoramic view of Edinburgh head up to Calton Hill.
CAMERA OBSCURA AND WORLD OF ILLUSIONS
Venture through five floors jam-packed with over 100 illusions and discover the best rooftop views of Edinburgh.
CANONGATE KIRK
17th-century Presbyterian church and burial place of eminent Scots.
CHARLOTTE SQUARE
Located at the West of George Street, Charlotte Square is home to a private garden and gorgeous Georgian architecture.
CHOCOLATARIUM
Discover mouthwatering, award-winning chocolate and have fun creating your own Scottish bar.
CIRCUS LANE
One of the most photographed spots in Edinburgh.
CITY ART CENTRE
Large Gallery housing art exhibitions and touring shows of design and photography.
DEAN BRIDGE
Designed by Thomas Telford, spanning a grand Victorian artisan village.
DEAN VILLAGE
Incredibly scenic area - a beautiful oasis by the Water of Leith.
DUGALD STEWART MONUMENT
The Dugald Stewart Monument is a memorial to the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart.
DYNAMIC EARTH
Experience the lifetime of the planet on an interactive journey through time.
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Edinburgh Castle is alive with exciting tales of its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.
EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART
Located in the historic Old Town on Lauriston Place, the college is part of the University of Edinburgh.
EDINBURGH DUNGEON
The ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history, using live actors, theatrical sets and thrilling rides.
EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE THEATRE
The Edinburgh Playhouse is the UK’s largest all seated theatre and plays host to a wide variety of artists and shows.
EDINBURGH ZOO
Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, 3 miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre, with over 2500 amazing and endangered animals including tigers, giant pandas and koalas.
FESTIVAL THEATRE
Standing on Edinburgh's longest continuous theatre site, the Festival Theatre was designed as Scotland's premier dance and opera house in 1994 and now offers a variety of world-class productions across all artforms.
FETTES COLLEGE
1864 fairytale palace in the Franco Scottish Gothic style.
FINGAL
A luxury floating hotel permanently berthed on Edinburgh's waterfront.
GEORGE HERIOT'S SCHOOL
Private primary and secondary school on Lauriston Place.
GEORGE IV BRIDGE
George IV Bridge is an elevated street and is home to a number of the city's important public buildings.
GEORGIAN HOUSE
Magnificently restored Edinburgh New Town house with fine collections of paintings, costumes and period furnishings.
GLADSTONE'S LAND
Explore one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile, home to wealthy residential and commercial tenants in the 17th Century.
GLADSTONE'S LAND ICE-CREAM PARLOUR
Ice-cream parlour and coffee shop on ground floor of National Trust for Scotland Gladstone's Land
GRASSMARKET
Great place to hop off for fantastic castle views and a range of locals pubs and restaurants.
GREYFRIAR'S BOBBY
Life-size statue of a 19th-century Skye terrier said to have sat by his owner, Jock Gray’s grave for 14 years.
HARD ROCK CAFE
Edinburgh’s branch of the world renowned brand.
HARPOON GUN
The harpoon preserved on The Shore reminds us of the whaling industry, once very important in Leith.
HOLYROOD DISTILLERY
A unique hands-on, sensory, educational experience that enlightens and delights people as they explore the world of flavour while touring a working distillery.
INVERLEITH PARK
Major public park with a a choice of activities and amazing views of the Edinburgh skyline.
JOHN KNOX HOUSE
A historic house, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant reformer John Knox during the 16th century.
JOHNNIE WALKER EXPERIENCE
8 floors of whisky including a visitor attraction, retail and bars.
KING'S GALLERY
The King's Gallery showcases works of art from the Royal Collection.
LEITH MILLS
James Pringle Shopping warehouse Leith Mills is on Bangor Road.
LIND AND LIME GIN DISTILLERY
Lind & Lime is a benchmark London Dry Gin produced in Edinburgh at the Coburg Street Distillery
MCEWAN HALL
The McEwan Hall is the graduation hall of the University of Edinburgh.
MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
The first museum in the world to be dedicated to the history of childhood with a selection of toys, games, clothes, books and dolls, dating from the 1800s to the present day.
MUSEUM OF EDINBURGH
Find out more about Edinburgh’s fascinating history through the Museum’s varied collections.
MUSEUM ON THE MOUND
Located in the historic Bank of Scotland Head Office, this fascinating museum takes a fresh look at money – and much, much more. Art & design, technology, crime, trade and security – all feature in the story of money.
NATIONAL MONUMENT OF SCOTLAND
The National Monument of Scotland, is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCOTLAND
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, science and technology, art, design and fashion, and Scottish history, all under one roof.
NELSON MONUMENT
Shaped like an upturned telescope, this monument honours the memory of Admiral Lord Nelson following his death during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
NEW TOWN ARCHITECTURE
The New Town was built in stages between 1767 and around 1850 and retains much of its neo-classical and Georgian period architecture.
NEWHAVEN HARBOUR
Picturesque former fishing village now a small port for small vessels and a cruise ship arrival point.
OCEAN TERMINAL
Edinburgh’s Waterfront Shopping Centre.
OLD ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL
Also known as New Parliament House, this is a 19th-century neoclassical building on Calton Hill in the city of Edinburgh.
PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE
The King's official residence in Edinburgh and the home of Scottish royal history.
PORT OF LEITH
The Port of Leith is a historic and bustling waterfront area located in the north of the city centre.
PORT OF LEITH DISTILLERY
The Port of Leith Distillery is Scotland's first vertical distillery, located at Whisky Quay.
PRINCES STREET GARDENS
Relax in the heart of the city with fantastic views of Edinburgh Castle.
QUEEN MARY'S BATH HOUSE
A small garden building between the railings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, surviving from the 16th century.
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH
Set in 70 acres of beautiful landscape with a stunning panoramic view of the city and offering an extravaganza of plants from around the world.
SANDPORT PLACE BRIDGE
Upper Drawbridge over the Water of Leith at of Sandport Place, Leith.
SCOTCH WHISKY EXPERIENCE
Take a sensational journey through a replica distillery, before your expert guide imparts the secrets of the Whisky regions.
SCOTT MONUMENT
A stunning monument dedicated to Sir Walter Scott, the monument features a statue of the author in its centre.
SCOTTISH MERCHANT NAVY MEMORIAL
Unveiled by Princess Anne in 2010, this memorial commemorates the merchant sailors who sailed from Leith and were killed in World War I and World War II.
SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY
The Scottish National Gallery displays some of the greatest art in the world including a comprehensive collection of Scottish painting. Scottish National Gallery comprises both the National Gallery Building and the Royal Scottish Academy Building.
SCOTTISH NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is home to Scotland’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future, housed within this stunning red sandstone gallery.
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT BUILDING
Stunning building housing Scottish Parliament.
SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE
Showcasing Scotland’s culture year-round, from regular storytelling nights to one-off performances.
SKYLINE VIEWS OF CITY
Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city from the top deck of the Regal Tour.
ST ANDREW SQUARE
City Sightseeing Tour and Edinburgh Tour stop at the north side of the square.
ST BERNARD'S WELL
St Bernard's Well can be found near Dean Village on the Water of Leith.
ST CECILIA'S HALL & MUSIC MUSEUM
St Cecilia's Hall is the oldest purpose-built concert hall in Scotland.
ST GILES CATHEDRAL
St Giles' Cathedral or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland
ST JAMES QUARTER
St James Quarter is a new vibrant modern development located close to our tour departure point.
STEWART'S MELVILLE COLLEGE
Beautiful 1832 neo-jacobethan college building.
STOCKBRIDGE
Stockbridge is located north of the city centre, bounded by the New Town and by Comely Bank.
STOCKBRIDGE MARKET
Stockbridge Farmer's Market is on every Sunday all year round 10.00 - 16.00.
SUMMERHALL DISTILLERY
Embark on a tour of discovery at Summerhall Distillery, where Pickering's Gin and The Broody Hen whisky is produced.
SURGEONS' HALL MUSEUMS
Surgeons’ Hall Museums are home to one of the largest and most historic pathology collections in the United Kingdom.
THE EDINBURGH GIN DISTILLERY
Bringing wonder to the very heart of Scotland's capital city with a state-of-the-art Distillery and Visitor Experience
THE MEADOWS
Large public park in Edinburgh, south of the city centre.
THE OLD TOLBOOTH CLOCKTOWER
Canongate Tolbooth is a historic landmark of the Old Town area of Edinburgh, built in 1591 as a tolbooth, that is, the centre of administration and justice of the then separate burgh of the Canongate which was outside the Edinburgh town walls.
THE PEOPLE'S STORY MUSEUM
The People's Story gives an unique insight in to Edinburgh's working class people from the 18th century to present day.
THE REAL MARY KING’S CLOSE
Explore the warren of hidden streets and spaces on an hour-long tour.
THE ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
658 seat theatre named after the Theatre Royal Lyceum and English Opera House.
THE ROYAL MILE
At the heart of Edinburgh and its most famous street, The Royal Mile starts at Edinburgh Castle and ends at The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
THE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
Visit the Royal Family's former floating Palace.
THE SHORE
A picturesque and historic area located in the heart of Old Leith, the harbour district of Edinburgh.
THE SIGNAL TOWER
Located on the corner of The Shore and Tower Street, Leith.
THE VENNEL
'Vennel’ is an old Scottish term, originating from the French word ‘Venelle’ which translates to a narrow lane or passage between buildings.
TRAVERSE THEATRE
As Scotland’s new writing theatre, the Traverse Theatre is a dynamic centre for performance, experience and discovery
USHER HALL
This stunning Edwardian building is Scotland’s only five-star concert.
VICTORIA QUAY
Victoria Quay is a Scottish Government building situated in Leith.
VICTORIA STREET
Take the time to explore this picturesque cobbled street with its choice of small independent shops.
VICTORIA SWING BRIDGE
The bridge was built between 1871 and 1874 to service the new docks.
WATER OF LEITH
The Water of Leith is the main river flowing through central Edinburgh that starts in the Pentland Hills and flows into the port of Leith then into the sea via the Firth of Forth.
WEST PORT
Once the site of the western gate in the Flodden Wall, this historic street is now home to an eclectic array of shops, bars and the West Port Garden.
WRITER'S MUSEUM
Museum celebrating the lives of three great Scottish writers Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
