CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour. Hop-on, hop-off. Multi-language audio with headphones provided.CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour. Hop-on, hop-off. Multi-language audio with headphones provided.
Multi-lingual audio commentary guides you through Edinburgh's historic Old Town and the rich history of our city. Hop off and explore all the attractions on offer along the way. Terry Deary's Horrible Histories commentary is available for kids, young and old!

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Timetable

Edinburgh Bus Tours operates all year round daily.

The CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour lasts around 70 minutes.
Please note timetables are subject to change.

6 April 2025 – 28 June 2025
0845 - 1800
Every 10 Minutes

29 June 2025 – 6 September 2025
Every 7-8 Minutes

7 September 2025 – 1 November 2025
Every 10 Minutes

3 November 2025 – 5 April 2026
Every 30 Minutes

Route Map of CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour
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You can join this tour at any bus stop, and hop-on hop-off for the duration of your ticket.

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Commentary

The CitySightseeing Edinburgh tour features a multi-lingual commentary in 9 languages. Headphones are provided on board.

We also offer Horrible Histories Children’s commentary – narrated by Horrible Histories author Terry Deary... history with all the gory bits left in!

Finding Us

Our tours all start at Waterloo Place (stop ZG), just off Princes Street. You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

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Accessibility

All of our tour buses have ramped access.

A Class 2 mobility scooter is welcome on board if a wheelchair accessible space is available. Please note that legally wheelchair users have priority over the use of these spaces. Alternatively, Mobility Scooters can be folded and stored as luggage.

Dogs, including assistance dogs, are welcome on all of our tour buses.

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