Join a Tour in Edinburgh

The complete city sightseeing solution. Enjoy 48 continuous hours of hop-on hop-off transit across The Edinburgh Tour, City Sightseeing, and The Majestic Tour with seamless transfers between routes at Waterloo Place and St Andrew Square.

• Full access to 3 unique bus tour routes across Edinburgh and Leith
• 48-hour flexibility to explore the Old Town, coastal ports, and gardens

Departure: Waterloo Place / St Andrew Square

Descend into Edinburgh's deep subterranean past. Walk along genuine 17th-century cobbled streets sealed beneath the City Chambers, stepping inside authentic stone tenements where real Old Town residents lived, traded, and endured the Great Plague of 1645.

• Walk frozen 1600s streetscapes buried beneath modern Edinburgh
• Costumed character guides portraying actual historical residents

Departure: Warriston's Close, 2 High Street (Opposite St Giles')

Bypass long ticket queues to enter Scotland's most famous volcanic stronghold with an accredited historian guide. Marvel at the ancient Honours of Scotland (Crown Jewels), the Stone of Destiny, the 12th-century St Margaret's Chapel, and the Great Hall.

• Guaranteed skip-the-line entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle included
• Up-close viewing of the Honours of Scotland and the Stone of Destiny

Departure: Castlehill Esplanade, Top of Royal Mile

The ultimate Scottish Highlands journey. Travel past Stirling Castle and the Trossachs into the haunting volcanic valley of Glencoe, across the vast wilderness of Rannoch Moor, and along the Great Glen to legendary Loch Ness. Cruise the deep peat waters or spot Nessie from the shoreline.

• Drive through the breathtaking mountain scenery of Glencoe valley
• Stop at Fort Augustus on the southern tip of deep, mysterious Loch Ness

Departure: Waterloo Place Stand ZE (Opposite Apex Waterloo Place)

Immerse yourself in Diana Gabaldon's Scottish saga. Visit authentic medieval fortresses chosen as prime filming locations for Outlander, including Midhope Castle (Jamie Fraser's beloved Lallybroch), Blackness Castle, Doune Castle, and royal Linlithgow Palace.

• Photo stop at Midhope Castle, the authentic exterior of Lallybroch
• Explore Doune Castle (Castle Leoch and Monty Python filming location)

Departure: Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place

Immerse your senses in Scotland's national drink right beside Edinburgh Castle. Take an interactive sensory tour discovering the distinctive regional aromas of Speyside, Islay, the Highlands, and Lowlands before sampling curated drams inside a vault of 3,384 rare bottles.

• Access to the world's largest private collection of Scotch whisky
• Sensory aroma test exploring peat, vanilla, citrus, and heather notes

Departure: 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile

Discover the birthplace of Harry Potter with a costumed wizarding guide. Wander down colourful Victoria Street (the inspiration for Diagon Alley), pay respects at the real Thomas Riddell and William McGonagall gravestones in Greyfriars, and view George Heriot's School.

• Victoria Street and West Bow: the architectural model for Diagon Alley
• Greyfriars Kirkyard: Tom Riddle, McGonagall, and Moodie character gravestones

Departure: William Chambers Statue, High Street / College Wynd

Board Edinburgh's premier open-top double-decker bus for panoramic views of Castle Rock, Holyrood Palace, and the New Town. Passionate local guides share historical depth, Scottish wit, and architectural anecdotes throughout the entire loop.

• Live Scottish guide commentary in English on upper deck
• Unlimited hop-on hop-off access across 14 central stops for 24 hours

Departure: Waterloo Place / St Andrew Square (Stop 1)

Venture deep beneath the stone arches of South Bridge into Edinburgh's deepest, darkest underground vaults. Discover how these 18th-century chambers transformed from merchants' storage cellars into illicit taverns, illicit distilleries, and destitute slums.

• Exclusive access to Edinburgh's deepest and most extensive vault network
• Atmospheric candlelit storytelling with verified historical accounts

Departure: The Mercat Cross, High Street, Royal Mile

Embark from historic Hawes Pier in South Queensferry to sail beneath three centuries of engineering genius: the Victorian cantilever Forth Bridge (UNESCO World Heritage), the Forth Road Bridge, and the Queensferry Crossing. Watch for grey seals and seabirds.

• Unrivalled perspectives beneath the world-famous red cantilever Forth Bridge
• Wildlife watching with frequent sightings of grey seals and porpoises

Departure: Hawes Pier, South Queensferry

Escape the city bustle along the peaceful, shaded banks of the Water of Leith. Stroll past 19th-century grain mills, timber-framed gables, Thomas Telford's soaring Dean Bridge, and the neoclassical temple of St Bernard's Well before arriving in bohemian Stockbridge.

• Picturesque fairytale architecture and historic grain mills along the river weir
• Learn the engineering marvels of Thomas Telford's Dean Bridge

Departure: Dean Path Bridge, Bell's Brae

Cross the Firth of Forth into the ancient Kingdom of Fife. Visit Dunfermline Abbey, burial place of Scottish kings, before exploring the cobbled streets of St Andrews: walk the fairways of the Old Course, tour ruined cathedral towers, and savor fish and chips by the harbor.

• Stand on the Swilcan Bridge at the world-famous St Andrews Old Course
• Explore the dramatic cliffside ruins of St Andrews Castle and Cathedral

Departure: Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place