Which Edinburgh Bus Tour Matches Your Favourite Artist?

Visiting Edinburgh for the Summer Sessions? Make the most of your trip by exploring the city with Edinburgh Bus Tours. Whether you're a fan of indie icons, Scottish rock legends or atmospheric alternative classics, there's an Edinburgh Bus Tour that's perfectly in tune with your tastes. Here's our official guide, matching you to your ideal tour.

Written By: The Edinburgh Bus Tours Team

Biffy Clyro

Few bands wear their Scottish identity as proudly as Biffy Clyro, making them a natural fit for The Edinburgh Tour.

The Edinburgh Tour brings the city’s history to life with expert live guides who share stories, local knowledge and hidden gems. Chat with our guides about all your Questions and Answers.

Like Biffy, this tour takes pride in its local roots. It’s authentic, engaging and proudly Scottish. If you’re the kind of traveller who wants to get beyond the guidebook and hear about Different People and the real stories behind the city, this is the route for you. At the End Of the tour, you won’t want to say Goodbye.

The Cure

If you’re a fan of The Cure, a match with the Edinburgh Tour is Just Like Heaven.

Atmospheric, timeless and a little mysterious, The Cure has a lot in common with Edinburgh itself. It’s a Strange Attraction.

With its medieval closes, dramatic skyline and fascinating history, Edinburgh has long attracted lovers of the gothic and romantic. Our live guides bring these stories to life and make you feel like you’re on Fascination Street.

Heather on the Hill

Family focused and inspired by Scotland the CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour is the perfect match for Heather on the Hill visitors.

The tour’s Horrible Histories audio brings the city’s history to life for kids of every age, and the multilingual commentary welcomes visitors from further afield who have come to appreciate the sounds of Scotland.

If you love family friendly fun and getting the chance to explore the authentic side of Scotland, the CitySightseeing Edinburgh tour is for you!

Lorde

If Lorde is on your playlist, the Regal Tour is the best way to explore Edinburgh’s Perfect Places.

After all, this is the artist who introduced the world to Royals. Alongside Edinburgh’s regal landmarks, you’ll explore beautiful coastal views for that Oceanic Feeling, cultural hotspots and a Supercut of hidden gems that many visitors miss.

Whether you’re humming Royals as you pass the Palace of Holyroodhouse or simply looking for a unique way to experience Scotland’s capital, the Regal Tour offers a fittingly majestic day out for every Lorde fan.

Florence + The Machine

If Florence Welch’s soaring vocals, dramatic performances and larger-than-life aesthetic are your thing, the Regal Tour is your perfect match.

You Can Have It All, as the Regal Tour explores Edinburgh’s royal side, taking in the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Botanic Garden and the historic waterfront of Leith and Newhaven.

Just like a Florence + The Machine concert, this route is One of the Greats, and feels grand, elegant and full of spectacle. From royal residences to beautiful gardens and sweeping coastal views, there’s a sense of drama around every corner.

Deftones

Deftones fans will love being a Passenger on the Regal Tour.

An effortless mix of beauty and intensity, the music of the Deftones and the Regal Tour offer a similar blend. Alongside exploring Royal landmarks and the history of the Elite, the route explores Leith and Newhaven, areas rich in maritime heritage and contemporary culture.

It’s a tour that showcases a different side of Edinburgh and an Infinite Source of elegance and edge.

The Prodigy

Fast-paced, energetic and packed with highlights, The Prodigy fans will undoubtedly Resonate with the CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour.

This route provides an excellent overview of Edinburgh’s most famous attractions and allows visitors to hop on and off while exploring the city at their own pace (Even if that’s Full Throttle!)  

It’s ideal for travellers who want to see as much as possible and make every minute count. Just don’t Stand Up while the bus is moving!

If your playlist is on shuffle and you can’t pick just one tour, why not book the Grand24 ticket and enjoy all three Edinburgh Bus Tours!

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