Spring has finally arrived in Edinburgh! The days are beginning to get longer, and the long, dark nights won’t return until later in the year making now the perfect time to get out and explore the city.
Get your essential ticket to the city on Edinburgh Bus Tours
Edinburgh Bus Tours offers a five-star customer experience for visitors to the city. With three city-centre tours, including the worldwide number one ranked CitySightseeing Edinburgh tour, our tours tick every box on any tourist or resident’s to-do list. With our hop-on, hop-off tickets, you can either enjoy our tour in one sitting, or jump off at any dedicated stop to explore the city before rejoining later. Book online now to save 20% – up to three kids go FREE with every paying adult.
Below are some ideas for your diary when exploring Edinburgh. Make sure to hold on to your Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket to enjoy some incredible added value throughout your stay!
1. Discover exotic creatures from around the world at Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo is home to more than 2,500 incredible animals from all over the globe. The zoo is a gateway to the natural world, where there is fun and learning for all the family. You can learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how the zoo is working to save animals from extinction through conservation. Buy discounted adult tickets from our ticket sellers (at Waterloo Place, Waverley Bridge, St Andrew Square and the Lawnmarket) and get one free child ticket (aged 3-15 years) with every Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket presented.
2. Rock on through lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe on George Street is one of the city’s best restaurants. The contemporary, vibrant atmosphere makes for a good time for all. Surrounded by music memorabilia, including items from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Ringo Starr, there is something for everyone. With your Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket, you can claim a free hot fudge sundae with purchase of an adult entrée and 10% off in the Rock Shop.
3. Immerse yourself in the history of the planet at Dynamic Earth.
Dynamic Earth is Edinburgh’s world class science centre and planetarium. You can find out how we all got here, from the Big Bang to the present day. With their immersive displays and galleries, you can travel through a tropical rainforest, get up close and personal with a real iceberg, and hold on to your surroundings during a ground-shaking earthquake. Speak to a member of our team to purchase discounted tickets to this unique, unforgettable attraction.
4. Explore Edinburgh’s majestic history by royal appointment
As Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh enjoys a rich regal past, with an array of royal splendours to be explored across the city. Why not upgrade your Edinburgh Bus Tours ticket to a Royal Edinburgh Ticket for guaranteed entry to three of Edinburgh’s most popular regal attractions: Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Royal Edinburgh Ticket is also valid for 48 hours’ unlimited travel on all three tours, so you can hop-on, hop-off as much as you like!
Make the most of your time in the city!
There are so many possibilities around the city, with activities and adventures to suit all tastes and ages.
Want to enjoy the best views of Edinburgh? Hop on an Edinburgh Bus Tour to see the city’s top attractions and with our hop-on hop-off tickets, you can spend all day touring Scotland’s capital. Book today to get your essential ticket to the city!
