Multi-lingual audio commentary guides you through Edinburgh’s historic Old Town and the rich history of our city.
Hop on to explore the historic beauty of Edinburgh and hop off for a closer look at what the city’s attractions have to offer. Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories commentary is available for kids of all ages!
Hop-on,
Hop-off
Kids Go Free!*
70 minutes tour
Prices
Adult
£20
Senior / Student
(Age 60+ / with ID)
£18
Child
(5-15 Years)
FREE*
Choose your Grand Ticket
Grand 24
24-hour city tours
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All 3 city tours — 24 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
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Kids go free! Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Grand 48
48-hour city tours
-
All 3 city tours — 48 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Save up to £30 with a Family ticket (2 Adults & Up to 3 Children)
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Want to see more ticket options? View more
Choose your tour
For only £3.40 extra per adult, you can enjoy all 3 tours for 24 hours with our Grand24 ticket
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CitySightseeing Edinburgh
24h hop-on, hop-off bus tour exploring Edinburgh’s historic landmarks!
-
Kids go free: Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased
-
Multi-lingual audio commentary incl. Horrible Histories – a great option for kids!
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Edinburgh Tour
24h hop-on, hop-off bus tour exploring Edinburgh’s historic landmarks!
-
Kids go free: Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Live commentary (English) from one of our expert, local guides.
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Regal Tour
24h hop-on, hop-off bus tour exploring Edinburgh’s historic landmarks!
-
Kids go free: Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Multi-lingual audio commentary guides you through Edinburgh’s royal history.
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Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Want to see more ticket options? View more
Make Your Choice
Royal Edinburgh Ticket
48-hour city tours + guaranteed entry
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All 3 city tours — 48 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Guaranteed entry to:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
-
Royal Yacht Britannia
Tripadvisor’s No.1 Attraction in the World
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket
Grand 24
24-hour city tours
-
All 3 city tours — 24 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Kids go free! Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Grand 48
48-hour city tours
-
All 3 city tours - 48 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Save up to £30 with a Family ticket (2 Adults & Up to 3 Children)
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Airlink
Pre-purchase your adult open return for just £8.50!
-
Return journey from Edinburgh Airport to City Centre
-
24/7 Frequent Departures: 30 minute journey time
-
Dedicated Baggage Area, free wifi and USB charging points
To book individual tour tickets, click here
For £3.40 extra per adult, you can enjoy all 3 tours for 24 hours with our Grand24 ticket
Choose your Grand Ticket
Grand 24
24-hour city tours
-
All 3 city tours — 24 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Kids go free! Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Grand 48
48-hour city tours
-
All 3 city tours — 48 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Save up to £30 with a Family ticket (2 Adults & Up to 3 Children)
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Want to see more ticket options? View more
Choose your tour
For only £3.40 extra per adult, you can enjoy all 3 tours for 24 hours with our Grand24 ticket
Upgrade Now
CitySightseeing Edinburgh
24h hop-on, hop-off bus tour exploring Edinburgh’s historic landmarks!
-
Kids go free: Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased
-
Multi-lingual audio commentary incl. Horrible Histories – a great option for kids!
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Edinburgh Tour
24h hop-on, hop-off bus tour exploring Edinburgh’s historic landmarks!
-
Kids go free: Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Live commentary (English) from one of our expert, local guides.
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Regal Tour
24h hop-on, hop-off bus tour exploring Edinburgh’s historic landmarks!
-
Kids go free: Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Multi-lingual audio commentary guides you through Edinburgh’s royal history.
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Want to see more ticket options? View more
Make Your Choice
Royal Edinburgh Ticket
48-hour city tours + guaranteed entry
-
All 3 city tours — 48 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Guaranteed entry to:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
-
Royal Yacht Britannia
Tripadvisor’s No.1 Attraction in the World
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket
Grand 24
24-hour city tours
-
All 3 city tours — 24 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Kids go free! Up to 3 free child tickets with each adult/senior ticket purchased.
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Grand 48
48-hour city tours
-
All 3 city tours - 48 Hours
- CitySightseeing Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Tour
- Regal Tour
-
Save up to £30 with a Family ticket (2 Adults & Up to 3 Children)
-
Exclusive discounts with your ticket.
Airlink
Pre-purchase your adult open return for just £8.50!
-
Return journey from Edinburgh Airport to City Centre
-
24/7 Frequent Departures: 30 minute journey time
-
Dedicated Baggage Area, free wifi and USB charging points
To book individual tour tickets, click here
Frequency
Edinburgh Bus Tours operates daily, all year round.
The CitySightseeing Edinburgh Tour lasts around 70 minutes.
Please note timetables are subject to change.
29 March 2026 - 31 October 2026
08:45 - 18:00
Every 7 - 10 Minutes
1 November 2026 - 20 March 2027
08:55 - 15:55
Every 20 Minutes
Route Map
You can join this tour at any bus stop, and hop-on hop-off for the duration of your ticket.
LIVE TOUR TIMES
Download the Edinburgh Bus Tours App for live bus times, information on discounts and attractions.
Available free for iPhone and Android
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!
Don’t just take our word for it...
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.
Get directions to Waterloo Place (stop ZG)
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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.
See our Accessibility page for more info
Looking for more? Try our other tours...
Live Commentary
Experience the city like a local with our live guide on board. Hear fascinating stories, insider tips, and hidden gems as you explore Edinburgh’s iconic landmarks.
Take the scenic route to Edinburgh’s historic shoreline. The Regal Tour combines stunning city views with a relaxing journey down to The Shore & Botanic Gardens for a truly unique perspective.
*Kids Go Free
Up to three kids go FREE with every paying adult/senior on a city tour or Grand 24 ticket.