16 activities in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Bright Bus Hop On Hop Off City Tour visits all the major attractions in the centre of Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyrood House. A range of tickets are available for 24 or 48 hours.

The Bright Bus Hop On Hop Off City Tour starts at St Andrew Square, just off Princes Street and stops at 13 locations in Edinburgh City Centre. We travel to the Old Town and the Grassmarket area then past the famous statue of Greyfriars Bobby. Our stop at Lawnmarket is next to Edinburgh Castle. We travel past the National Museum of Scotland, then back onto the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood House, the Scottish Parliament and Dynamic Earth.

Finally we past the Burns Monument and along Princes Street to St Andrew Square. Our City Tour is 70 minutes with audio in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Braziian Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin). We will supply headphones for the tour commentary, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Language:
Audio guide available in English, German, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese and Russian

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St Andrew Square - Northside

End point: You can get on the bus at any of the stops on the route.

Schedule
Duration: 70 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Audioguide

This is the best way to discover the city. A 3 hours walking tour that will teach you and explain you the history of Edinburgh and Scotland in an entertaining way. Our guides will make the most of Edinburgh as they are all professionals trained in History and Tourism.







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Legend has it that the ghosts of plague victims from hundreds of years ago haunt the narrow closes off the Royal Mile. Question is… are you brave enough to find out for yourself?

In a city as steeped in history as Edinburgh, the presence of ghosts comes as no surprise. This supernatural night-time tour will wander through some of the most haunted spots, visiting the sites of ancient massacres, pyres where witches were burned at the stake and cemeteries that have survived through the ages and are still bang in the middle of the city.

You will visit some of the parts of the city most feared for their dark secrets and haunting apparitions. During the two-hour guided tour you will visit creepy closes as we make our way to the North Bridge and on to a private cemetery that we will have all to ourselves. You will also visit the historic Old Calton Cemetery, where philosopher David Hume is buried.

Then we’ll climb Calton Hill itself, which not only offers magnificent panoramic views of the city but also houses an eclectic series of monuments and buildings.

We’ll end the night in search of the most famous of all Scotch spirits by visiting some well-known pubs, where the ghosts of yesteryear a still engaged in lively discussions that will never end.


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Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

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Requirements
Not recommended for children under the age of 5.

There are over 80 Closes (alleyways) leading off the Royal Mile. If only these ancient stone tunnels could talk, the stories they would tell. Unfortunately, walls can’t talk, but your intrepid tartan-clad guide can!...and you will be hanging on every word as you embark on this entertaining expedition.

Join your inquisitive, captivating guide and investigate the more secluded nooks and crannies of the famous Royal Mile. Uncover fascinating history, magic & intrigue on a mysterious journey off the beaten track. Ignite your imagination as you tread in the footsteps of Jamie and Clare on some of the iconic streets featured in the hit series Outlander. You will visit hidden courtyards, historic closes and architectural treasures, each with a tall tale to tell. And see for yourself why Edinburgh is said to have been a great inspiration for J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. Be enchanted by a Scottish love story, inspired by the celebrated poet and lyricist Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns.

It will be ‘camera’s at the ready’ as you insta-snap these memory making moments. Discover a myriad of quirks and oddities tucked away in the lesser-known corners of this Unesco world heritage site…Edinburgh, secrets to uncover.

Highlights
• Enjoy a tour like no other delivered by an entertaining character guide
• See Outlander filming locations up close
• Have your camera’s ready for ‘instagramamble’ hidden gems
• See sights relating to Harry Potter
• Hear more about the bard and a Scottish love story
• Marvel at the grandeur of a famous and Royal residence
• Visit less explored corners of this cultural heritage site

Route Points of Interest
Mercat Cross/Parliament Square – 10mins
Start your exploration at the grand centrepiece of Parliament Square and learn about this hidden gem in plain sight.
Discover another hidden gem connected to a certain boy wizard in the area before heading down the Royal Mile towards the site of the old gates to the city and entering the historic Burgh of Canongate!

Royal Mile – 25mins
Pass down the Royal Mile to discover and explore many hidden gems. Along the way, we will sneak off the main street and venture off the beaten track, away from the hustle and bustle to uncover some secrets.

Canongate – 25mins
As we continue down the Royal Mile and cross over into Canongate we uncover more fascinating history. Venture through often missed Closes and round hidden corners along the way, many more mysteries will be revealed.

Palace of Holyrood House – 10mins
We finish at the grand Palace of Holyroodhouse, where after visiting a peculiar little outhouse with a surreal connection to Mary Queen of Scots, we say goodbye at the Palace gates. A perfect addition to your tour if you wish to enter.

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The guide will meet you outside.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

End point: Palace of Holyroodhouse


Schedule
Duration: 70 Minutes

Requirements
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.

Explore the capital of Scotland as you discover the beautiful and historical city of Edinburgh at your own leisure on a City Sightseeing bus tour.

Highlights
- Unlimited Hop-on, Hop-off access
- 360° panoramic views from the top-deck
- Audio guide available in 10 languages

If you are looking to see the sights of Scotland´s capital, choose this hop on - hop off tour which gives you complete flexibility to get on and off as many times as you want, providing you the opportunity to explore both historic and modern Edinburgh at your own pace!

Take advantage of the 360-degree panoramic views from the top deck of our double-decker buses as you explore everything this great city has to offer. City Sightseeing can connect you to all points of the city throughout your stay. Hop on or off at our 13 stops, conveniently located around the city to help maximise your visit. Among the many stops, you'll be able to observe the rich cultural and historical heritage of this Scottish capital. Hop off at Princes Street to discover the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh Castle, or the Scottish Parliament.

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town, where people lived in cramped conditions, to the elegant Georgian New Town with its three main streets flanked by modern squares at either end. Hop back on the bus and head to the Royal Mile. Lined with colourful stone facades, this street joins the stately Palace of Holyroodhouse with the mighty Edinburgh Castle, perched high overhead on a vivid green cliff. There is so much to do and see in Edinburgh, and with City Sightseeing you'll have just a brief wait for the next bus, before you can journey on to your next destination. Nothing could be more convenient.

The tour includes an audio headphone system in 10 different languages, plus the special 'Horrible Histories' Commentary for the kids, you'll always be well informed on your City Sightseeing excursion through Edinburgh.

Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian.

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Location
Start point:
Waterloo Place
At any of the bus stops.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 16:00
Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Guide and audioguide

Requirements
Please be advised that the route stops are for reference only, and may be subject to change.

Get your kicks or get your thrills by going on this freaky ‘Fright Bus’ Tour through Edinburgh. A creepy commentary and technical trickery are blended together to create the most entertaining tour in town!

Highlights
- Cruise around the unexplored corners of the city that hide the deadliest and darkest of secrets
- Be prepared to gasp and scream as the on-board actors do their best to shock and startle you
- Get to know the spooky and very real past of Edinburgh on-board an original 1960’s Routemaster Bus

Jump on board the double decker fright bus and prepare yourselves for a right spooky ride where you may just end up with goosebumps as you’re constantly looking over your shoulder. The team of actors put the best tricks in to practice in order to create the perfect atmosphere while you get to really enjoy the most entertaining route around all of the best historical spots in Edinburgh.

Keep your eyes and ears peeled as you listen along to the creepy commentary given by the sinister conductor. The conductor in question is certainly not afraid to dig deep in to the scary stories and he does his utmost to make sure that all of the gory bits are left in too! You’ll be making your way around the places that are in his tales such as the eerie cemeteries, torture chambers and execution sites. Edinburgh is practically bursting with nooks and crannies that each have their own mysterious story to tell.

Get yourself comfortable on this classic 1960’s Routemaster Bus which is decked out with elegant tables, lamps and old school railway carriage style seating. Set out on this supernatural journey which is made even better with the help of a state-of-the-art sounds system alongside digital screens and cool cameras.

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Location
Start point:
National Library of Scotland
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 75 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Children aged under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
It is mandatory to provide full contact details: name, email and number phone.

A chilling way to explore Edinburgh after dark. Strictly adult-only, this ghost tour is a short, sharp shock – your unsettling introduction to our capital’s unsavory past.

These tales are not fit for the glare of daylight – or for telling those under 18. Join us, and your guide will share true stories of sinister misdeeds and terrible consequences.

Starting your walking tour above ground around the wynds and closes of the Old Town, you will hear of bloody plots that led to treason and torture – as well as secret lives that led to horrific deaths and tormented souls.

There is definitely an unsettling feel to our city after dark – your expert guide will reveal troubled tales as you continue your walking tour as the light fades. Expect true stories of murder and hangings – all in the atmosphere of the closes and wynds of the Old Town.

Pick out evidence of life in the distant past – and perhaps more – lurking just beyond the faint beam of your guide’s torch.

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Location
Start point:
Mercat Cross
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Hunter Square

Schedule
Duration: 1 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 6 People

This walking tour is the perfect introduction to Scotland’s capital. The first secret you’ll learn? That you can skip the line at Edinburgh Castle, only if you choose the option!

Discover an Edinburgh beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. Your expert guide will take you to the places where history was made – the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. You will be hanging on your tour guide’s every word, as the true stories of our capital’s past unfold.

The characters? Think Mary Queen of Scots, David Hume, Adam Smith and Robert Burns. But you will go far beyond the well-known facts and faces – uncovering another side of our city, and Scotland’s past. From crime and culture to politics and everyday events, all Edinburgh life is here – expertly told by your guide.

The castle dominates Scotland’s capital city from its great rock. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it.

If you choose the option with Edinburgh Castle ticket, you will visit the castle with your tour guide, and you will walk straight over the drawbridge, and straight past the ticket line – to continue your journey into Edinburgh's history. The full walking tour of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle, takes 2 hours and 15 minutes.

If you choose the option without Edinburgh Castle ticket, you will be joining us for the 1 hour and 30 minutes walking tour. That is absolutely fine – there’s plenty to explore in Edinburgh’s Old Town.


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Location
Start point:
Mercat Cross
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Edinburgh Castle

Schedule
Duration: 1,5 Hours
Tour with Edinburgh Castle ticket: 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 6 People

The History of Scotland’s Witches: Accused, tried, and tortured.

Step into the past and bear witness to the truth about Scotland’s ‘witches' following their tragic last steps on this five-star Edinburgh history tour. 

Persecution of the weak, the wise and skilled?  Roused by fear and envy?  Inflamed by religious zeal? 

You’re invited to listen carefully and perhaps think again... You’ll be transported back to a dark time ruled by a crazed king and his obsession with the dark arts, ‘otherworldly phenomenon’. Join us to walk the cobbled paths of Edinburgh’s Old Town and its centuries-old closes, reach Edinburgh Castle esplanade the site where hundreds burned at the stake.

Witches of Edinburgh: Hunted and hanged.
Around 2,500 people were executed for witchcraft in Scotland across two centuries. Agnes, Geilis, Janet, John… Learn names and hear stories of some of the women, and men, accused of sorcery. Alleged psychics, hexers, and communicators with the devil coerced into confession. Our stories will begin with the accusations, then the trials and lead to the tragic fate suffered by many.

History and Hysteria: Their Trials and Truth Told
There was no justice in court, nor truth in tribunals for accused ‘witches’. On this tour, our award-winning Storytellers shine a light on the truth behind the trials and the real reasons behind the witch crazes that swept like a fever for centuries, across Scotland and beyond


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Location
Start point:
Mercat Cross
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Holyrood Palace

Schedule
Duration: 1,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 6 People

Explore the haunted streets with experience no other tour company can offer, then head to the Canongate graveyard, where the spirits of the dead await.

It might be something to do with the change in temperature. Or the perpetual darkness. Or the ever-smaller closes, stretching beyond the weak beam of a torch. Whatever the reason, there is something unsettling about Edinburgh's shadowy closes – and your expert guide will reveal the troubling tales on this evening walking tour.

Hear the grimmest of tales, cannibals, body snatchers. Deals with the Devil.

And that is before we head underground.

A walk along dim streets to the Canongate graveyard will bring you to the resting place of the city’s most famous figures: Adam Smith, the father of economics; David Rizzio, confidant of Mary Queen of Scots; and James Douglas, 3rd Marquess of Queensberry – the infamous cannibal of the Canongate.

On this ghost tour you will enjoy plenty of tales of dastardly deeds and ghostly sightings in the atmospheric locations.

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Location
Start point:
Mercat Cross
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Canongate Kirkyard

Schedule
Duration: 1,5 Hours
Approximately

Guide options
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Group size: 6 People

The night begins with a walking tour of the darker closes and wynds of Edinburgh, before journeying into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. Finally, we will retire to a candlelit cellar for a dram of Scottish whisky and an evening of storytelling.

The air filled with cries and taunts, and a crowd of thousands baying for the blood of two men.

Take your place as a member of the ‘Edinburgh mob’, which once surged in riot past the Mercat Cross.

Hear grisly tales of witchcraft, torture and restless spirits as you venture down medieval closes and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults. Your cloaked guide will lead you through the dimly lit caverns, filling the night with stories – all of them true.

As night thickens, we will gather in Megget’s cellar for a whisky – or a glass of lager or soft drink if you’re not fond of a dram.

In the warmth of candlelight, your storyteller will conjure more tales of Edinburgh’s ghoulish past, and the tortured souls that stalk the city’s streets.

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Location
Start point:
Mercat Cross
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End point: Megget's Cellar, Blair Street.

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

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Guide type: Guide
Group size: 6 People

A daytime walking tour of Edinburgh’s most haunted sites - we have been uncovering them for over 35 years and know the very best. This tour is perfect for a peek into the city’s ghostly past because things do not only go bump in the night.

The true history of the Edinburgh is terrifying enough – so abandon thoughts of manufactured frights and make-believe. The skill is in the storytelling: the city witnessed the deeds of mischief-makers and murderers, vagrants, and torturers. It is one of Europe's most haunted cities, where restless spirits still tread.

You will follow your cloaked guide through the shadowy closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. These are dark streets untouched by daylight, filled with a strange silence, their damp walls carrying only the faintest echo of the crowds on the high street you have left behind.

With the scene set, you will descend into the quiter depths of the city – and listen in horror to its dark and sinister side. Torture. Murder. Hangings. From body snatchers to real-life characters of the city, you will be gripped by the true tales that lie hidden beneath Edinburgh’s grand exterior.

Watch out for a cold breath on the back of the neck, a whisper, a flicker – then silence. It is even more chilling for being absolutely real: there are no tricks or jump scares on our ghost tours.


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Location
Start point:
Mercat Cross
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End point: Hunter Square

Schedule
Duration: 75 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 6 People

Get exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults – the largest system of underground caverns in Edinburgh. Built in the 18th century beneath South Bridge, we are the only walking tour company with access.

Beneath the bustle of Edinburgh’s Old Town, you will discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century. Your expert guide will lead you deep into the Blair Street Underground Vaults, and together you will explore their history – including how they became home to the city’s most destitute inhabitants.

Want to see Edinburgh’s darkest secret? Descend into the vaults, exclusive to us.

It is a story rooted in Edinburgh’s Georgian past – grand feats of engineering, the expansion of the city, and those who were left behind in its darker corners.

But why were the vaults built? And who used them? Save your questions for your tour guide, a masterful storyteller who will bring the history of the vaults to life – and talk you through some of the artefacts that have survived.

Your walking tour will end in our Discovery Room complete with 3D model and artefacts.

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Mercat Cross
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End point: Blair Street Underground Vaults.

Schedule
Duration: 75 Minutes

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Group size: 6 People

Edinburgh is famous the world over for its New Year’s Eve celebrations but at the Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh, every day is a party. Feast on the delicious American fare with the best burgers in town and admire the spellbinding rock memorabilia collection. The many items include a sombrero worn by Elvis Presley in his movie, Fun in Acapulco, a guitar signed by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead and a boarding pass in Jimi Hendrix’s name for a London to New York flight. Get VIP priority seating, skip the long lines and feel like a rock star!

Highlights
- Come to know just why Hard Rock Cafe finds itself in over 50 countries
- Choose from many menus and pick what suits your taste buds the best
- Step foot inside a dining experience with a difference as you set your eyes over exclusive rock memorabilia

Edinburgh is famous the world over for its New Year’s Eve celebrations but at the Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh, every day is a party. Feast on the delicious American fare with the best burgers in town and admire the spellbinding rock memorabilia collection. The many items include a sombrero worn by Elvis Presley in his movie, Fun in Acapulco, a guitar signed by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead and a boarding pass in Jimi Hendrix’s name for a London to New York flight.

Like all great revolutions, the Hard Rock Cafe wasn’t meant to succeed. It was 1971 and as the Swinging Sixties had given way to the Super Seventies, fashions and tastes were changing. Two hungry young Americans were in London and couldn’t find a decent place to eat a decent burger… so they opened up a joint in the English capital. Their landlord didn’t think it would last and only gave them a six-month lease. Four decades later, there are almost 200 Hard Rock Cafes in more than 50 countries worldwide.

The first T-shirt hit the streets in ‘74 and the first piece of memorabilia came, fittingly, by chance in ‘79 when Eric Clapton asked to hang his Lead II Fender guitar over his favourite bar stool and thus marked it as his spot. Today, the rock 'n' roll collection has more than 74,000 pieces and is the largest of its kind. By 1982, the Hard Rock Cafe had gone global and the rest, as they say, is history (that’s still being written).

Choose from one of the following menus:

GOLD MENU

MAINS
Original Legendary® Burger
Fresh Black Angus steak burger, with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served with our signature steak sauce and seasoned fries on the side.
Moving Mountains® Burger
100% plant-based patty, topped with cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, and seasoned fries on the side.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken with melted Monterey Jack cheese, smoked bacon, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served on a toasted fresh bun with honey mustard sauce and seasoned fries on the side.
Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese
Grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a four-cheese sauce blend.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken with fresh romaine tossed in a classic tossed in a classic Caesar dressing, topped with parmesan crisps, croutons and shaved parmesan cheese.
Tupelo Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders served with seasoned fries, honey mustard and our house-made barbecue sauce.

DESSERT
Brownie
Warm chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce and fresh whipped cream.

DRINKS
1 Soft drink, coffee or tea

DIAMOND MENU

STARTERS
Fresh Salad
Onion Rings

MAINS
Original Legendary® Burger
Fresh Black Angus steak burger, with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion ring, leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato, served with our signature steak sauce and seasoned fries on the side.
Moving Mountains® Burger
100% plant-based patty, topped with cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato and seasoned fries on the side.
Smoked BBQ Combo
Until 31/12/2020 - Slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs and hand-pulled smoked pork served with our house-made barbecue sauce. The perfect combination of our smokehouse specialties served with seasoned fries on the side.
From 1/1/2021 - Slow-cooked ½ rack of Baby Back Ribs and ½ grilled BBQ chicken served with our house-made barbecue sauce and seasoned fries on the side.
Grilled Salmon
Seasoned and grilled then topped with our chipotle aioli and served with grilled lemon, fresh vegetables and seasoned fries.
Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese
Grilled chicken breast, sliced and served on cavatappi pasta tossed in a four-cheese sauce blend.
Steak Salad
Grilled steak on a bed of fresh mixed greens tossed in a blue cheese vinaigrette, with pickled red onions, red peppers and Roma tomatoes, finished with crispy shoestring onions and blue cheese crumbles.
BBQ Chicken
Grilled chicken layered with signature spices and our signature barbecue sauce, served with fresh vegetables and seasoned fries.

DESSERT
Chocolate cake

DRINKS
1 Soft drink, coffee or tea

**Depending upon party size starters to share may change as appropriate.
*Menu items subject to change and availability. Reservations only.

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Schedule
Opening dates
12:00 - 22:00
Last admission time: 20:30
Sunday, 12:00 - 21:00
Last admission time: 19:30

Requirements
Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.

This is a chance to explore some of Edinburgh's hidden delights in the city and the outskirts as well. You shall get to know Edinburgh from the inside out. An open-top city tour of Edinburgh focusing on its historic Old Town. Hear about how Edinburgh was formed and hear stories about the people and events that have shaped the city you see today. From the cramped living conditions of the Old Town to the spacious Holyrood Park, this tour gives you an excellent introduction to the City.

Highlights
- Head off to the coast and see The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia
- Get unlimited travel on various hop-on and hop-off tour buses

The Edinburgh Bus Tour
Enjoy the best view of the city aboard an open-top tour bus. Let your English speaking tour guide bring Edinburgh’s history to life as you hear about Edinburgh’s past. You’ll get to see the stunning architecture from the best place in the city. The Edinburgh Tour explores the Old Town before touring the Georgian New Town. Hop off the bus to explore the many attractions along the route before hopping back on a tour later on.

The Majestic Bus Tour
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city centre behind and head on up to the coast at Newhaven through the Georgian New Town with stops for both The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia. The tour returns to the city centre via The Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Canongate section of the Royal Mile.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - 24-hour Ticket
Use your ticket to hop on and off the buses and really explore all the sights that you have heard about. Celebrate 20 Horrible Years of Terry Deary’s Horrible Histories with our Horrible Histories Children’s Channel – history with all the gory bits left in!

Languages
On all tours apart from The Edinburgh Tour you are offered a commentary which you shall be able to listen to by earphones in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin or Russian.

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Location
Start point:
St Andrew Square
North side.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 1 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Audioguide

Walking the Old Town of Edinburgh you'll see the city that founded the world’s largest Scottish whisky company, hear of the people that helped whisky production and then retire to Megget’s cellar for a candlelit single malt whisky tasting from four whisky producing regions.

King James IV has been referred to as the world’s first famous whisky drinker and it was to Edinburgh, he granted a monopoly of the manufacture of aqua vitae or whisky. He believed in the medicinal properties of whisky which was produced by the Guild of Surgeon Barbers; it is just one of the transformations of whisky over the centuries.

Upon meeting your expert tour guide you will hear about Edinburgh’s role in taking whisky to the rest of the world. Learn about how the 19th century changed whisky production in Scotland and of the locals that embraced whisky, from George Ballantine on South Bridge to Andrew Usher Jr at Nicolson Street, the pioneers that created their own whiskies and exported worldwide.

The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our candlelit Megget’s Cellar. There is no better way to warm the spirits. You will taste four Scottish whiskies, under the guidance of our whisky specialist.

Our expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; from how whisky is made to the effects that different elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process. Nose and taste your way through the whisky regions, with sample whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay, and Lowland distilleries.

Just consider this your first step to becoming a whisky connoisseur!

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Location
Start point:
Mercat Cross
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Megget's Cellar, Blair Street.

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 6 People