Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
1.Edinburgh: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tour with open-top views, 24-hour ticket, onboard audio in 9 languages, and Kids Go Free.
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10 Best City Tours In Edinburgh
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10 Best City Tours In Edinburgh
City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
2.City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free
See Edinburgh’s top sights by open-top hop-on hop-off bus with 9-language audio, kid freebies, and easy stops for a first-day overview.
“Edinburgh is very walkable but this was an efficient way to get the lay of the land and an overview of the city sites. Be aware there are multiple sightseeing bus services available, so make sure you hop on the correct one. Also, the bus is only operating from 8:55am-5:05pm, so plan accordingly.”
Edinburgh: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass with 3 City Tours
3.Edinburgh: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass with 3 City Tours
Hop on and off Edinburgh on 3 bus routes for 24–48 hours, with open-top views, live English guiding, and Royal Yacht Britannia access.
City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour
4.City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour
90-minute haunted walk in Edinburgh: South Bridge Vaults and Greyfriars Covenanters Prison, guided with humor and just enough jumps.
“My friend and I went on this tour not expecting much as we had done a similar one the evening before with a different company but we were pleasantly surprised as this took us to different underground vaults and greyfriars kirkyard where we learned some spooky history and stories. Our tour guide Ben was absolutely…”
Edinburgh: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour City & Britannia Combo
5.Edinburgh: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour City & Britannia Combo
48-hour hop-on hop-off buses for Edinburgh and Britannia. See Old Town highlights plus Royal Yacht Britannia and the Royal Botanic Garden.
“We always do a hop on/off when we arrive in a new city to see which highlights we want to see. Edinburgh had highlights all along the route. We could spend a week just doing those highlights. The Britannia bus had few highlights except for the reason to go there, The Royal Yacht Britannia. This…”
Underground City of the Dead Tour
6.Underground City of the Dead Tour
Explore Edinburgh’s Underground City on a small-group tour through the South Bridge Vaults, with an expert guide and day or night options.
“The underground vaults were very cool and creepy! The tour guide, Ben was very well versed in the history!”
Edinburgh City Bike Tour – Choice of E-Bike or Manual
7.Edinburgh City Bike Tour – Choice of E-Bike or Manual
Cycle Edinburgh’s canals, parks, Arthur’s Seat, the beach and Leith in a small group. Choose manual or e-bike. 3.5 hours.
“I really enjoyed the cycling tour around Edinburgh. Ricky was an excellent and pleasant guide, sharing interesting history of the areas as we rode and stopped. He was attentive and ensured everyone’s safety throughout the ride. The bike provided was well-maintained and in great condition, making the ride comfortable. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience…”
City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour
8.City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour
A small-group haunted walk from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard and the Covenantor’s Prison, guided in English for about 1h 20m.
“Our guide, Ross, was spectacular, engaging, and full of dark humor. It was a very fun tour where we learned many anecdotes we didn’t know about Edinburgh, as well as terrifying stories from different spots around the city, with the cemetery as the main highlight. We had a great time, and it’s an experience we…”
Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Bus Tour
9.Big Bus Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off City and Britannia Bus Tour
A 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass in Edinburgh with audio in 9 languages, two routes, and flexible stops—plus easy access to Royal Yacht Britannia.
“Excellent way to see Edinburgh. I did the entire bus trip in one day to get the lay of the land and see where everything was and then spent the next day walking around all of the interesting sites. The bus commentary was also very helpful and informative about all of the different locations.”
City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)
10.City of the Dead Underground Vaults (Day)
A 90-minute small-group haunted tour through Edinburgh’s Underground vaults, with lantern-lit storytelling and eerie South Bridge legends.
“On March 19th, 2025, our small lovely group led by charismatic guide Joshua descended into the dark and mysterious vaults of old Edinburgh. I was rather sceptical - until Joshua started telling us his bone-chilling stories, in the complete darkness, illuminated only by the faint light of a lantern. I still get goosebumps when I…”