Did you know Edinburgh was known as Athens of the North? With our summer season fast approaching, we’re looking for tour guides to join our team. Edinburgh Bus Tours is one of Scotland’s top paid-for visitor attractions offering a five star visitor experience to over 700,000 visitors from all over the world discover. We offer 5 different tours, each one creating a …
Christmas at Edinburgh Bus Tours
Christmas has arrived at Edinburgh Bus Tours and we’re planning lots of festive fun. We’re hoping to see lots of you on board our ours this mont. They are a fantastic way to take in the sights and sounds of Edinburgh’s Christmas, learn about our amazing City or simply relax after a busy morning Christmas shopping. Tickets are valid for …
Changes to our Bus Tours Sunday 4 November 2018
To allow an event to take place, parts of the city centre will be closed from 0900 hrs Sunday 4 November until approximately 1145 hrs. Tours starting later: City Sightseeing Tour will will not start until 1145 hrs from Waverley Bridge. Edinburgh Tour will not start until 1145 hrs from Waverley Bridge. Change of start/ finish point: Majestic Tour until …
Changes to our bus tours – Sunday 28 October
To allow an event to take place, part of George Street will be closed from start of service until end of service on Sunday 28 October. Edinburgh Tour will be diverted between George Street and Charlotte Square via Frederick Street, Queen Street and North Charlotte Street. To allow utility works to take place, Abbeyhill will be closed from start of …
A Letter from Laura – Macmillan’s Edinburgh Regional Fundraising Manager, tells us about her year working with us
It’s been just over a year since Edinburgh Bus Tours, as part of the Lothian family, chose Macmillan Cancer Support as our Charity of Choice. Over the last 12 months we have learnt lots about the charity and the work they do. We have also had great fun raising money and awareness for the charity. Laura Foreman, Macmillan’s Edinburgh Regional …
WORLD TOURISM DAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2018
Tomorrow, 27 September is World Tourism Day. The day helps to raise awareness of the role of tourism within the international community and its social, cultural, political and economic value. To celebrate the day and give everyone a chance to experience one of our fantastic 5 star tours and see our beautiful City, we’re offering a World Tourism Day Discount …
Job Vacancies at Edinburgh Bus Tours
We’re looking for a Tour Desk Supervisor to join our team. Based at our offices on Waverley Bridge, you would be working 42.5 hours a week, 0630 – 1530 or 1530 – 0030, five days from seven. Tour Desk Supervisor Responsibilities Dealing with rotas for staff Collating and storing data on various Microsoft programmes Work closely with colleagues and peers …
Changes to our bus tours – Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival takes place this August, with a wealth of shows happening all across the city. To allow the Festival to take place, there will be some changes to our bus tours. Due to part of George Street being closed from the start Sunday 29 July – 1300 Monday 27 August Edinburgh Tour will be diverted from the …
20 Days of Edinburgh Summer Fun
We’re launching a very special limited edition tour this August. Our 20 Days of Summer tour will run from 4 – 26 August taking in some of the many picturesque locations around Edinburgh including Braid Hills, Colinton Village, Fettes College, Newhaven Harbour and Portobello Beach. These tours will give you the chance to hop on one of two newly refurbished …
Edinburgh Festival Wheel is here!
This year Edinburgh Bus Tours are the Official Transport Partner of the Edinburgh Festival Wheel. Found in the heart of the City Centre in Princes Street Gardens East, is a firm favourite for visitors at festival time. Hop on board for one of the gondolas for fantastic views of Princes Street, Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument and our open top …