Edinburgh Sightseeing Tour
Tour Description
Edinburgh is our hometown. And like a lot of locals, we love showing off our city. So on our Edinburgh city tours, we take you sightseeing around all of Edinburgh's glorious attractions. You'll learn about the mighty castle and all the cobbled backstreets, and you'll even be introduced to a few of the famous locals along the way.
You hop aboard our Edinburgh bus tour at Waterloo Place in central Edinburgh. From here we travel along Princes Street, where you'll hear about the famous castle and gorgeous gardens.
We then head to the Grassmarket, one of the best places to visit in Edinburgh, and a place that functioned both as a lively market place and a notorious place of execution.
You’ll learn about Edinburgh’s most famous dog, Greyfriars Bobby, before we take you around Edinburgh’s central university area. The buildings here are stunning and there’s the chance to spot some of the magical places that inspired the Harry Potter books. We’ll point out the ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter, The Elephant House Café on George IV Bridge.
After we've given you an introduction to Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile, we venture past the National Gallery and down into the new town. Here you'll learn about the Scottish pioneers who lived in these beautiful Georgian buildings.
Next, we head off the beaten track and into Edinburgh's quaint Dean Village. This residential zone was once a separate village and is packed full of charming cobbled lanes. We continue exploring the dean area, where you'll get a view of Stewart's Melville College and the Galleries of Modern Art. Here we learn about Edinburgh as the backdrop for various films and television productions, including Trainspotting, Sunshine on Leith and Inspector Rebus.
Back towards the city centre, we pass by the impressive St Mary's Cathedral, one of three cathedrals in Edinburgh. We then travel along George Street and Queen Street before taking you up past Calton Hill. With its classically influenced architecture, it definitely offers one of the best views of the city.
From here we head down toward the foot of Arthur’s Seat, past the Burns monument to Holyrood Park where the regal Holyrood Palace is located and the Scottish Parliament building. Our last leg of the journey takes us up through the Canongate and past John Knox House before heading back to Waverley Bridge for the end of the tour.
For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...
Edinburgh City Sightseeing Tour
Prices & Dates
What's Included
The Tour Includes:
- Edinburgh bus tour in a glass roofed, convertible 16 seater coach
- English language audio guide describing Edinburgh from a local’s perspective
- A professional driver
Not Included:
- Lunch and refreshments.
- Entrance fees to any Visitor Attractions/distilleries
Highlights:
- Hourly departures 09:00 until 19:00
- Travel through Edinburgh in our deluxe, open-top mini-coach
- Explore in small groups for a more personal experience
- Learn about Edinburgh through the eyes of a local
- See all of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- Discover Edinburgh Castle, the Grassmarket and many more of Edinburgh's top attractions
Departure & Map
Terms & Conditions
Payment
Reservations will only be confirmed on receipt of full payment.
Cancellations and Refunds
The Company will only cancel tours due to circumstances outwith our control.
Where the Customer cancels the tour reservation then the effective date of cancellation will be the date the Company receives written notification. In the event of cancellation a charge, as detailed below, shall be payable by the Customer.
If cancellation for extended tours is made less than 3 weeks before the tour commences, refunds are at our discretion. Please also note that customers may be liable for 1 nights accommodation surcharge in this instance. If cancellations are made less than 72 hours before the tour commences, please be advised that customers may be liable for all accommodation costs.
Charges
For All Tours, City Breaks and holidays of more than 1 day
a) Cancellation more than 21 days before the tour date 10%
b) Cancellation less than 21 days before the start of the tour entirely at our discretion.
For 1 Day Sightseeing Tours
a) Cancellation more than 72 hours before tour departure 10%
b) Cancellation less than 72 hours before the tour departure entirely at our discretion.
Alternatives/Cancellations
While the Company shall do everything reasonably possible to provide your tour itinerary and details as planned, the Company reserves the right to alter itineraries, transport or accommodation for whatever reason. In the case of hotel accommodation a similar standard of alternative accommodation will be obtained wherever possible.
The Company reserves the right to refuse to carry any person whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offence or upset to other passengers. In such cases full cancellation charges apply and the Company shall have no further liability to that passenger.
Other operators/carriers
The Company will not accept or have any liability for any acts or omissions whether negligent or otherwise of any supplier or person providing services in connection with any tour unless such a person is employed by or under the direct control of the Company. Tickets for travel on other carriers are subject to the normal conditions of carriage of the individual carrier.
Luggage
Unless otherwise notified passengers are restricted to one medium sized suitcase/bag and one carry-on bag per person. Luggage is carried free of charge but at the passenger's own risk.
Children
We regret we do not carry children under the age of 5.
Insurance
The Company strongly recommends that passengers arrange suitable travel, medical and cancellation insurance.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted on coaches but there are frequent stops en route for passengers who wish to smoke.
Financial Protection
In accordance with the EC Directive on Package Travel all customers monies are held in trust until such time as the tour has been completed.
Force Majeure
The Company does not accept any liability for any loss, inconvenience or damage caused by war, threat of war, riot or civil commotion, terrorist or criminal activity, industrial disputes, natural disasters, fires, sickness, weather conditions, road or traffic conditions, temporary technical, mechanical or electrical breakdown within booked accommodation, explosion of, or radioactive contamination from, any nuclear facility or other events beyond the control of the Company.
Jurisdiction
These conditions shall be construed and interpreted in accordance within the Law of Scotland and the Parties each submit to the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
